Entries from October 2007

October 19, 2007

Lebanese Inspired Chicken and Rice

 
 

2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stick cinnamon
1 star anise pod
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 cups uncooked parboiled rice
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded into large pieces
1/4 cup toasted pistachios
1/4 cup toasted almonds
Cilantro for garnish, if desired

In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the onions [...]

October 19, 2007

Warm French Potato Salad

1-1/4 pounds new waxy potatoes, unpeeled
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 lb. bacon, cut into smallish pieces
1 x medium red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar (or 2 Tbsp balsamic & 2 Tbsp white)
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water [...]

October 2, 2007

Curried Couscous

1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (or [...]