1 T. bacon drippings
3/4 c. long grain white rice
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 sm. canned tomatoes, diced (or perhaps a small can of diced tomatoes? Or some fresh tomatoes?)
2 T. tomato juice
2 c. hot water
1/2 tsp salt
In skillet, heat bacon fat on med. high. Add rice and stir until golden brown. Add onion [...]
Do you know how hard it is to find real grits in Maine?
Not as hard as I thought, after someone informed me that grits are actually the same thing as polenta. Who woulda thunk it.
2 cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3/4 c. uncooked quick cooking grits (ick)
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/3 c. fat-free sour cream
1/4 tsp. [...]
In a small bowl mix
1/2 c. vodka
2 tsp. crushed whole allspice
2 tsp. crushed cinnamon stick
10 crushed whole cloves
Cover with plastic wrap; let sit at room temp. for 8 hours
Strain vodka mixture; set aside
In bowl mix:
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. soy sauce
2 tsp. hot sauce (I use Frank’s)
4 crushed garlic cloves.
Set aside.
Roughly grate 4 cored [...]
4 cups water
2 cups quinoa, rinsed well, drained
2 tablespoons dried currants
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into small cubes
2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into small cubes
1 [...]
1 (3-pound) spaghetti squash
5 cups chopped plum tomato
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1 cup green bell pepper strips
1/4 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
3 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly [...]
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)
1 (14-ounce) can less-sodium beef broth
Cooking spray
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
3/4 cup chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon chopped [...]
1 smoked turkey wing, skinned
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 dried Anaheim chile, stemmed and chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16-ounce) package collard greens, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Preparation
Remove meat from turkey [...]
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated fresh onion
1 pound shredded peeled baking potato
1/2 pound shredded peeled sweet potato
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
Green onion strips [...]
1 1/2 quarts water
5 cups thinly sliced carrots
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add carrots; cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Place carrots and remaining [...]
4 slices (6 ounces) hickory-smoked bacon, diced (uncooked)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon; sauté 3 [...]
