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Wednesday

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July 2013

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Tomato Corn and Quinoa Salad

Written by , Posted in Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Grains, Leftovers, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Potlucks, Poultry, Quinoa, Salads, Sides, Vegetables

 

Tomato Corn and Quinoa Salad
Recipe Type: Salad, Main, Side, Vegetable, Meat, Chicken
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 6-8
Perfect for a picnic or a BBQ, this is a light yet hearty salad, with plenty of delicious summer veggies.
Ingredients
  • 2 C uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 4 C stock or water
  • 4 ears of corn, kernels sliced off the cob
  • 2 small summer squash, diced
  • 1 C green beans, diced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 C red onion, diced or minced
  • 5 small tomatoes, diced
  • 1 C chicken, cooked and chopped
  • Dressing: 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/2 to 1 T apple cider vinegar
  • 2 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 T maple syrup
  • 1 t dijon mustard
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • pinch cayenne
  • 2 T fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 T fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 t fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 t fresh chives, chopped
  • 3/4 C olive oil
Instructions
  1. In a medium pot combine quinoa and stock/water. Stir. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
  2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients except olive oil. Whisk and slowly stream in olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Combine half the dressing with the quinoa. Refrigerate while you prepare the veggies.
  4. Combine quinoa with remaining dressing, chicken, and veggies. Stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cool completely.
  5. Serve as larger portions for a main dish, or smaller portions along with something grilled and delicious as a side.

 

Friday

21

June 2013

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Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

Written by , Posted in Crock Pot, Dinner, Gluten Free, Main Dishes, Meat, Poultry, Rice, Vegetables

 

Mediterranean Chicken and Rice
Recipe Type: Main, Casserole, One Dish, Crock Pot
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 T olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 C water or stock
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1/2 C daikon radish, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/2 C kalamata olives, halved
  • 1 C rice
  • 1/4 t smoked paprika
  • 1/2 t sweet paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch cayenne
  • 2 T fresh basil, chopped, for topping
  • 1 T fresh parsley, chopped, for topping
  • 1 T fresh chives, chopped, for topping
Instructions
  1. Pour water into the bottom of a Crock Pot. Place chicken in. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion slices. Distribute veggies around the chicken in the bottom sides of the Crock Pot. Cook on high for 3 hours.
  2. Mix rice with seasonings. Pour into the Crock Pot around the chicken (add more liquid if needed). Cook on high for about an 1 hour (depending on type of rice – some may require less time, some more), or until rice is cooked.
  3. Check internal temperature of chicken. It’s done when a meat thermometer inserted into a thick part of the meat (not touching the bone) reaches 180F.
  4. Taste the rice and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. To serve, scoop some rice and chicken onto a plate. Top with fresh herbs.

 

Wednesday

19

June 2013

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Crispy Potatoes with Chili and Cheese

Written by , Posted in Beans, Beef, Cheese, Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Leftovers, Legumes, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Potatoes, Roasting, Vegetables

 

Crispy Potatoes with Chili and Cheese
 
Recipe Type: Main, Leftovers, Potatoes
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut in chunks
  • 1/2 T olive oil
  • 1/2 t chili powder
  • 1/2 t smoked paprika
  • pinch cayenne
  • pepper, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • Summer Chili, for topping
  • 1/2 C cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 C cherry (or regular) tomatoes, chopped, for topping
  • Greek yogurt (or sour cream), for topping (opt.)
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Toss potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Spread out on a baking sheet. Bake at for 30-45 minutes (depending on type of potato), flipping once, partway through, if desired.
  2. Divide potatoes into two piles. Top with chili and then cheese. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  3. Serve topped with tomatoes and yogurt or sour cream.
 

 

Monday

17

June 2013

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Hot Chicken Chili

Written by , Posted in Beans, Cheese, Dinner, Gluten Free, Legumes, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Poultry, Soups, Vegetables

 

Hot Chicken Chili
Recipe Type: Soup, Main
Author: Unknown
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Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • 1 t cumin
  • 1/2 t dried oregano
  • 1/2 t ground coriander
  • 1/8 t cayenne pepper
  • 1 t olive oil
  • 1 lb. chicken, small-diced
  • 1/4 C chopped onion
  • 1 C chicken broth
  • 1 can (4 oz.) jalapeños or green chilies
  • 2 cans white kidney beans (undrained) or other white beans
  • Monterey Jack cheese, grated, for topping
  • sliced green onions, for topping
Instructions
  1. Blend seasonings. Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add chicken and half of the spices. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Add onion; sauté.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients except the beans. Add more water if necessary. Simmer 30 minutes.
  4. Add the beans – simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Serve topped with cheese and green onions.

 

Monday

10

June 2013

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Spicy Roasted Potato Salad

Written by , Posted in Beans, Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Lunch, Potatoes, Roasting, Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

 

Spicy Roasted Potato Salad
Recipe Type: Side, Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 8-12
Take your average potato salad and spice it up!
Ingredients
  • 6-10 large potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 t salt
  • 3 C green beans, cut into 1-2″ pieces
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño, halved (seeds and ribs removed if desired – use gloves or scrape out with a knife)
  • Dressing: 1 T fresh chives, chopped
  • pinch cayenne
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 smoked paprika
  • 1/2 t sweet paprika
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/2 T dijon mustard
  • 1/4 C mayo
  • 3/4 C Greek yogurt
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 6 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
Instructions
  1. Cut the top off a head of garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap with tinfoil. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Let cool. Squeeze pulp from skin. Mash.
  2. Toss potatoes with 3/4 t salt and 1 1/2 T olive oil. On two baking sheets, roast at 350F for 45-60 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy outside and tender inside (different types of potatoes may vary the amount of cooking time needed). Rotate the baking sheets halfway through to ensure that both pans are ready around the same time.
  3. Place jalapeño cut side down on a baking sheet. Toss beans with remaining olive oil and 1/4 t salt and sprinkle around jalapeño. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Let beans, potatoes, and jalapeños cool completely in the fridge. Chop jalapeño into small pieces.
  5. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  6. Toss potatoes, beans, jalapeño, and dressing together.