Tuesday, March 28, 2017

turmeric rice et raisins



2         cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium broth
1         tbsp butter
2         tsp sugar
1/2       tsp turmeric
1/4       tsp each: cinnamon et salt
1          cup long grain white rice
1/2       cup raisins
1         tsp. finely grated lemon zest
salt et freshly ground pepper to taste
1.        bring stock, butter, sugar, turmeric, cinnamon et salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. stir in rice; cover et simmer over low heat for 20mins.

2.        remove from heat et let stand for 5mins, then stir in raisins et lemon zest. season to taste with pepper.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

apple pork hagu







in a dutch oven cook 12 oz. 1-inch boneless pork pieces, 1 thinly sliced onion, & 2 cloves minced garlic in 1 tbsp. oil over mdium hear 5 minutes.  add 1/4 cup apple cider; cook 1 minute.  add 2 tbsp. tomato paste.  cook & stir 1 min.  add 2 chopped apples, one 14 1/2-oz. can undrained dices tomatoes, & 1 cup chicken broth; bring to boiling.  reduce hear; simmer, uncovered, 15 mins.  stir in 1/4 cup olives & 1/4 cup fresh parsley.  season to taste. serve over polenta; sprindkle w/ parmesan.