Arroz con Pollo

Recipe to Arroz con pollo
2 cups organic chicken broth
1 cup brown rice
2 Tbls minced fresh cilantro (or processed in a food processor with some water)
Dash of salt
Opt fresh jalepeno seeded and sliced into small thin strips (it really doesnt make it too spicy, just adds extra flavor)
Boil chicken broth, salt, jalepeno, and minced cilantro add rinsed brown rice, lower heat to low.

While rice is cooking prepare the following ingredients:
1/2 chopped onion
2 crushed garlic cloves
1-2 Tbls olive oil
4 chicken tenderloins (I like to buy the frozen ones then just cook up frozen, no need to thaw (actually makes them juicier and more tender)
Salt
Sliced red or green bell pepper
1 cup frozen peas thawed (or canned or fresh)
Add onions, olive oil, and garlic in large skillet and cook on med low heat for 5-7 mins. Add chicken and salt and raise temp to med heat. Keep turning chicken until cooked. Add rice, peppers, and peas, then stir together. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serves about 4 people with a salad side dish.

Strawbana Spinach Smoothie

I made a smoothie this morning with strawberries, banana, and spinach. And since my little boy's been sick I added a clove of garlic. It's not too bad but if you don't like garlic don't add it to this one. You don't taste it at first but then the garlic hits you in the aftertaste. I do think that strawberry, banana and spinach are a great combination though.

WebMD article

A good little read (of course, I'm sure most of us already knew this)

http://www.webmdhealth.com/nl/nlv.aspx?id=gbfDtOUkhUw=&s=11353

Savory green smoothie recipe

Ok, so HOW yummy does this sound? Once I make it to the store I am going to buy some more basil and parsley to try it out. I may try putting some tabasco and pepper in it.

1 cup tomato
Romaine leaves (I think any green would be fine)
1 celery stalk
handful fresh herbs like basil, parsely, cilantro

Mmmmm it REALLY sounds like a good one :)

Wedding chow chow, and Tara's smoothie Idea

Wedding Chow Chow
1 ear sweet corn (cooked however you want to cook it), I'm sure you can use a can of corn too.
2-3 tomatoes chopped
1 cucumber chopped (skin on)
1/2 red pepper chopped (you can use any type of bell pepper I'm sure)
1/2 cup chopped green onions (this you will need for sure, the other veggies can just be whatever)
1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
1/4 cup chopped celery (I just used two stalks)


Sauce
3 tsp red wine vinegar (I'm sure you can use cider, rice, or balsamic) I actually added 5 tsp becuase I had so many veggies
1 tsp dry mustard powder
1 tsp sugar or agave nectar
2 tsp salt (it was WAY too salty, so I would only add 1 tsp next time)
4 Tbls olive oil (I felt it was just too much oil, so next time I am only going to use 1 or 2)
2 Tbls chopped fresh dill (however, dried dill tasted just fine)
Chop up all veggies then mix sauce in separate bowl. When all veggies are chopped and tossed in bowl, mix in dressing.



Also,
Tara's smoothie Idea:
Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, bananas, and an orange.


mmmm, mmmmm

crock pot pinto beans

I am so excited to try the butter bean recipe!! mmmmm
Here is my recipe for today:

1 lb of dried pinto beans
3 cups hot water
1 large onion, cut into size you desire, I did big chuncks and it was yummy!
14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes4 garlic cloves whole, or diced into big chunks
1 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes2 tsp salt
1/4 lb bacon, uncooked , cut up into chunks (I personally left that part out, and it was still delicious)
2/3 cup salsa

rinse clean pinto beans
boil beans with enough water to cover for 10 min.
drain and place all but salsa in crock potcook on high for 6 hours
drain beans and place in food processor(I skipped that part too)
process to mash ( and skipped this part, I like my beans whole)
place back in crock pot (obviously I skipped this part too, hehe)add salsa, mix. (I left the salsa out, and just added what I wanted to my taco salad)
cool low 1-2 hours (I just cooked mine for 8 hrs straight)l
eftovers can be frozen for future meals or used in dishes that ask for spicy beans.you can alter the cooking time, if you want them cooking while at work by cooking on low for 8 hours and high for 2 hours.

Butter Bean Burgers

1 (15 oz) can butter beans, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno pepper
6 saltine crackers, crushed
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c vegetable oil

In a medium bowl, mash butter beans. Mix in onion, jalapeno pepper, crushed crackers, egg, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Divide into 4 equal parts, and shape into patties.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; use more or less oil to reach 1/4 inch in depth. Fry patties until golden, about 5 minutes on each side.