asian orange chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• sauce:
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• chicken:
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. bring to a boil. remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.
• place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. when contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. reserve the remaining sauce. seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• in another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.
• wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. bring to a boil over medium-high heat. mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

best spanish rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chunky salsa

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• mix rice into skillet, stirring often. when rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 cup water
• 6 green bell peppers
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 minutes. in a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned.
• remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)
• in a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. mix the remaining tomato sauce and italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.
• bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.

Spanish Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. saute rice, onion, and bell pepper until rice is browned and onions are tender.
• stir in water and tomatoes. season with chili powder and salt. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

curry kabobs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups water
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• skewers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• in a large, shallow dish, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, curry powder, chili powder, and ginger. place the chicken in the mixture, and stir to coat. cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
• preheat the grill for medium-high heat.
• discard marinade, and thread chicken pieces and mushrooms skewers. in a saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill skewers, turning often, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.
• in a small bowl, toss together the tomato and onions. serve the grilled chicken and mushrooms over rice. top with the onions and tomatoes.

Black Beans And Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
• add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. add the spices and black beans.

Black Beans And Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
• add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. add the spices and black beans.

delicious gluten-free pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup rice flour
• 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
• 1/3 cup potato starch
• 4 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder
• 1 packet sugar substitute
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a bowl, mix or sift together the rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, dry buttermilk powder, sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum. stir in eggs, water, and oil until well blended and few lumps remain.
• heat a large, well-oiled skillet or griddle over medium high heat. spoon batter skillet and cook until begin to form. flip, and continue cooking until golden brown on bottom. serve immediately with condiments of your choice.

chocolate mice

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/3 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 24 silver dragees decorating candy
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 12 (2 inch) pieces long red vine licorice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• melt the chocolate, and combine with sour cream. stir in 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs. cover and refrigerate until firm.
• roll by level tablespoonfuls into balls. mold to a slight point at one end (the nose).
• roll dough in confectioners sugar (for mice), and in chocolate cookie crumbs (for dark mice). on each mouse, place dragees in appropriate spot for eyes, almond slices for ears, and a licorice string for the tail.
• refrigerate for at least two hours, until firm.

the world's greatest crab recipe

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup minced garlic
• 4 pounds snow crab clusters, thawed if necessary

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 16 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. when hot, lightly oil grate.
• whisk together the olive oil, butter, and garlic; generously brush crab.
• cook crab on preheated grill, turning once, until the shell begins to brown, about 6 minutes.

Black Beans And Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
• add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. add the spices and black beans.

Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 cup water
• 6 green bell peppers
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 minutes. in a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned.
• remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)
• in a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. mix the remaining tomato sauce and italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.
• bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.

Chocolate Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

Recipe

Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a saucepan bring water to a boil. add rice and stir. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, milk, sugar, vanilla, raisins, butter and cocoa. cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes.

Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 cup water
• 6 green bell peppers
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 minutes. in a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned.
• remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)
• in a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. mix the remaining tomato sauce and italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.
• bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

New Year's Day Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 9 hrs 45 mins


• in a large saucepan with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas 8 hours, or overnight.
• drain and rinse the soaked black-eyed peas, and return to the saucepan. mix in the beef broth, dry onion soup mix, sausage, rice, and green chilies. season with pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender. add water as necessary to keep the ingredients covered with liquid.

Blue Ribbon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 27 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cream together sugar, brown sugar and shortening until fluffy. stir in the vanilla and eggs. combine the flour, wheat germ, salt and baking soda; mix into the batter. stir in crispy rice cereal and chocolate chips. drop by teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
• bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are light brown at the edges. cool well before eating as the chocolate can burn your mouth.

Spanish Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. saute rice, onion, and bell pepper until rice is browned and onions are tender.
• stir in water and tomatoes. season with chili powder and salt. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Birds' Nests

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 3 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 40 jellybeans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the crispy rice cereal and coconut. in a large saucepan, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla. cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil. remove from heat, and stir in the coconut and cereal mixture until it is well coated. set the mixture aside until cool enough to handle.
• form the mixture into balls, then make an indention in the center so that they look like little bird nests. place two or three jelly beans into each nest.