We have made this countless times, especially when the kids were younger, and we were happy to see that they also liked it. It makes a lot, to serve half and freeze the other half, and that, in itself was also a good use of parental time. And a way to use up leftover ham,… Continue reading Black Bean and Ham Pilaf
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Chicken Couscous with Raisins and Lime Juice
I tell you this stuff so addictively good, you, too, might be at risk of eating waaaaay too much of it. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces1 pint cherry tomatoes1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic1 can (14 ounce) low-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup raisins1 box (10 ounce) couscous1 cup… Continue reading Chicken Couscous with Raisins and Lime Juice
Chicken Salad Niçoise
We found this recipe inside the package of the Purdue Soup & Stew Hen we bought at the supermarket, during the time when Purdue was introducing more-matured hens that would be better for long, moist cooking than for roasting. The recipe is printed on a flexible plastic index card with a tab in the top… Continue reading Chicken Salad Niçoise
Black Bean Pilaf with Ham Flavor
3 green onions, sliced1 medium green pepper, cut into thin, bite-size strips1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon oil2 ½ cups brown rice3 and half cups water1 packet chicken bouillon1 packet Goya ham flavor15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed¾ teaspoon dried oregano2 medium tomatoes, or 14 cherry tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces In a large pot,… Continue reading Black Bean Pilaf with Ham Flavor
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