1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut in bite size pieces 1 lemon 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1/2 onion, minced 2 carrots, peeled, diced small 1 jalapeno, minced 1 1/2" ginger, peeled, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chicken stock 2 tbsp canola oil 14 oz. coconut milk 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/4… Continue reading Coconut Curry Chicken with Rice
Category: Grains & Rice
Arugula and Pea Risotto
1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 large shallot, minced 1 cup arborio rice 3/4 cup dry white wine 3 to 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup frozen peas 3 cups arugula 1/2 cup grated parmesan sea salt Combine the olive oil and the butter in a large pot. Saute the shallot until tender. … Continue reading Arugula and Pea Risotto
Citrus Mascarpone Risotto
the zest of 1 lemon the juice of half a lemon the juice of half a lime 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 heaping tbsp mascarpone 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1 shallot, minced 1 cup arborio rice sea salt and cracked pepper Melt the butter with the olive… Continue reading Citrus Mascarpone Risotto
Creamy Grits
2 cups chicken stock sea salt and cracked pepper 1/2 cup quick grits 1/4 cup heavy cream Bring the chicken stock to a boil and stir in the grits. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to very low, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, stir well, and then pour in the cream.… Continue reading Creamy Grits
Marsala Pilaf
2 tbsp butter 1 cup rice 1/3 cup marsala 2 cups chicken stock Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the rice and stir for 4 minutes. Pour in the marsala and stir until evaporated. Add the chicken stock. Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover and then reduce the heat to very low. Allow to… Continue reading Marsala Pilaf
Jalapeno Hominy
2 cans hominy, rinsed, drained 1/3 cup canned jalapenos, minced 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup light mayonnaise salt and cracked pepper pepper jack, grated Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine the hominy, jalapenos, sour cream, and mayo. Stir well. Season with salt and cracked pepper. Spread into a casserole dish. Top with grated… Continue reading Jalapeno Hominy
Leek Risotto
1 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 1 stalk celery, minced 1 large leek or 2 small, white and light green parts only, minced 1 cup dry champagne 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup arborio rice cracked pepper sea salt 2 tbsp heavy cream 1/4 cup grated parmesan Heat the olive oil in a dutch… Continue reading Leek Risotto
Garlicky Grits
2 cups chicken stock 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup quick grits 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp butter 1/4 cup grated parmesan Combine the chicken stock, salt, and the grits in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook on low heat, stirring occaisionally for 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, butter, and parmesan. Serve.
Lime Coconut Rice
1 cup rice 1 cup coconut milk 3/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 tsp salt the zest of 1 lime Combine the coconut milk and the chicken stock in a saucepan. Stir in the rice and the salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on very low fo 15 minutes. Turn off the heat… Continue reading Lime Coconut Rice
Spicy Rice
1 jalapeno, minced 2 tbsp butter 1/4 onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp turmeric 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup long grain white rice 1 3/4 cups chicken stock Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the jalapeno, onion, and garlic until tender. Stir in the rice… Continue reading Spicy Rice