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Paella
3 lb. uncooked chicken Onion powder Garlic powder 1 c. chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced ½ lb. sliced mushrooms 1 (14.5 oz.) can tomatoes (unsalted) ½ c. white wine 16 clams (optional) 4 c. Chicken Stock (page 8) 2 lb. fi sh fi lets of your choice 2 c. uncooked rice 1 c. peas 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts ¼ tsp. paprika ¼ tsp. tarragon
- Remove skin from chicken and cut into serving pieces.
- Season with onion and garlic powders.
- Broil chicken until golden brown on each side.
- In large pot, sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms in ½ cup water until soft.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add seafood and chicken.
- Cover; lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes Add remaining ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly and place in paella dish or leave in pot.
- Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 1 ½ hours or until liquid has been absorbed. If using clams, serve on top.
- Serves 8.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
1 tbsp sunfl ower oil 1 onion, chopped 1 lb red cabbage, shredded 8 oz. Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced 1'' piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated Pinch of ground cinnamon ¼ pint vegetable stock salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Heat oil in large saucepan.
- Add onion, red cabbage, and apple and cook gently for 5 minutes.
- Add ginger, cinnamon, and vegetable stock.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the vegetables are tender.
- Season to taste and serve.
- Make 4 servings.
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Hot Artichoke Dip
1/3 cup sliced green onions 2 tsp margarine 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained & coarsely chopped 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 7-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp snipped fresh parsley
- In a skillet cook green onions in hot margarine until tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in artichoke hearts, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, red peppers, mayonnaise, and black pepper.
- Transfer to 9-inch pie plate, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle with 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven about 20 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve with assorted vegetable dippers, flat breads, and crackers.
Spinach, Orange, and Almond Salad
Vinaigrette: 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce 4 tsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp finely chopped shallots 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil salt to taste freshly ground black pepper Salad: 1/3 cup slivered almonds 2 1/2 cups spinach, cleaned and torn into bite size pieces 1/2 orange, peeled and sectioned For the vinaigrette, place all the ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
- For the salad, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly browned,about 5 minutes.
- Place the spinach in a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.
- Transfer the dressed spinach leaves to a serving plate.
- Arrange the orange sections on top and sprinkle with the almonds.
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