My absolute favorite aroma from the kitchen occurs when I am sauteing butter, onions and garlic. Garlic is one – if not – the most versatile seasoning agent in the food world! A member of the lily family, garlic is a cousin to leeks, chives, onions and shallots. The edible bulb, or “head” grows below the ground. The bulb consists of sections called cloves, each encased in its own parchment like membrane. Types of Garlic In the United States, there are three major types of garlic; Buying Garlic Fresh garlic is available at your local supermarket year round. Purchase firm, plump bulbs…
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Indonesian Rice – Meal 2: In Our Series of 3 Meals for 2 People Without Leftovers
Three Meals for Two People Meal Two: Indonesian Chicken & Rice This is a simple dinner but is very filling. The original recipe from America’s Test Kitchen calls for Thai chilies. I do not like hot, spicy foods, so I used banana peppers instead (still removing the seeds). I prepped my white rice ahead of time and just slowly allowed it cool on the stove top. Make sure to read till the end. I have a kool trick for extending the life of your garlic bulbs. Cook your rice according to package directions to yield 3 cups (1.5 cups per serving) Indonesian Rice For Two Recipe Save…
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End of Summer Salad
Although the calendar indicates it is the end of summer, Mother Nature in South Carolina is not paying attention. Yesterday it was 92º and today it will be the same, nevertheless, most farmers markets are closing down or will be in the next two weeks. This end of summer celebration, because I hate the hot weather, was perfect for a dinner, finishing up a hot summer day. Light, refreshing and colorful, if you are a vegetable fan, you will love this easy to prepare salad. Because the vinaigrette is so prominent in this recipe, using good, fresh ingredients is important and will make a difference. Keep in mind, the vinaigrette…
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Risotto can be almost hands free…
If you have ever tried to make risotto you know it is a long process. Typically, you must constantly stir the rice while it absorbs all the liquid of your broth – which could take 30-45 minutes – STIRRING CONSTANTLY – who has time for that? NOT ME. From Cook’s Illustrated, I found this recipe that is very easy – a novice cook can make this delicious, creamy dish – you still need some patience, but it is not labor intensive. Let me know if you try it. Ingredients needed: Serves 6-8 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups of water 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, each cut…
