Ingredient: Onion

Rice Torta

Rice Torta
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This makes a wonderful appetizer but, it works well as a side dish or light main dish as well.
Servings
16 Appetizer Servings
Servings
16 Appetizer Servings
Rice Torta
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This makes a wonderful appetizer but, it works well as a side dish or light main dish as well.
Servings
16 Appetizer Servings
Servings
16 Appetizer Servings
Ingredients
Servings: Appetizer Servings
Instructions
  1. Combine cooled rice and spinach in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Heat a small fry pan and add one tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook 3 - 4 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove from pan and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Add the chopped mushrooms to the bowl along with the cooled onions and garlic, stirring to combine. Reserve two tablespoons of the olive oil and add the remaining oil to the bowl. Stir to coat everything evenly with the oil.
  3. Separate one egg and set the yolk aside. Place the egg white in a small bowl and add the other four eggs. Beat lightly and add to the spinach mixture. Stir to blend. Add 2/3 cup of the cheese to the bowl and stir to combine
  4. Pour mixture into a greased rectangular glass baking dish. Smooth the top. Beat the reserved egg yolk with a little water and brush over the top of the torta. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and drizzle with the reserved olive oil.
  5. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. It should feel firm to the touch, and the edges should be lightly brown.
  6. Remove from oven allow to set for 10 minutes before cutting into large or small squares depending on how you are serving it. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili
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Quick, easy, and not too spicy
Servings
4
Servings
4
White Chicken Chili
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Quick, easy, and not too spicy
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Heat a soup pot over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and let it get hot. Add the bacon and chicken Sprinkle with the garlic & pepper seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally until the bacon and chicken are lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from pot with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Remove the drippings in the pan, but leave the brown bits
  2. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent 5 minutes or so. Add the drained chilies and the garlic and continue to cook for another 3 or 4 minutes.
  3. Heat poblanos under the broiler until well browned on all sides. Place charred peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 10 minutes or so. Remove the skin, stems and seeds and chop into small pieces. Add to pot with the canned chilis.
  4. Add the herbs and spices and cook for an additional minute or two. Add about 1/2 cup of the stock and stir to deglaze the pot. Return the bacon and chicken to the pot and add the rest of the stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  5. Add the drained beans and cook until heated through. If the chili seems a little thin, mix the masa harina with a little of the chili liquid and stir back into the pot. Simmer until the chili thickens slightly and everything is happily hot. Serve topped with the cheese and tortilla chips.
  6. To make Tortilla Chips: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large cookie sheet with olive oil cooking spray. Tear or cut 3-4 tortillas of your choice into strips. Lay in a single layer on the cooking sheet and spray with the olive oil cooking spray. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Bake 10 - 12 minutes, turning half way through. The chips should be golden brown and crisp.
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Mama D’s Minestrone

Mama D's Minestrone
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Mama D's take on an Italian classic..
Servings
6
Servings
6
Mama D's Minestrone
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Mama D's take on an Italian classic..
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Add the onions, carrots, and potatoes. Cook 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften. Add the garlic and cook stirring often until the garlic becomes fragrant, 2 minutes or so.
  2. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine everything. Cook over medium high heat for 5 minutes stirring often. Add the garbanzo water, vegetable stock, and cheese rind. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered 30 minutes.
  3. Add the garbanzo beans and the herbs. Cook for 5 minutes or so. if you like a thicker soup add the instant potato flakes and stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes or until you notice things beginning to thicken. Add the green beans and heat for another 5 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and add the pesto. Sir to combine. Taste at this point and add salt and pepper to your preference. Continue to heat until everything is beautifully steamy.
  5. Divide the cooked pasta into 6 soup bowls. Ladle the soup on top of the pasta. Top with the Parmesan shavings and garnish with more pesto if desired.
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Vegetable Stock

Vegetable Stock
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This stock is simple yet versatile . Made from vegetable scraps that you can save in the freezer instead of throwing away.
Servings
2 Quarts
Servings
2 Quarts
Vegetable Stock
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This stock is simple yet versatile . Made from vegetable scraps that you can save in the freezer instead of throwing away.
Servings
2 Quarts
Servings
2 Quarts
Ingredients
Servings: Quarts
Instructions
  1. Heat a large soup pot, Add the olive oil and let it heat a bit. Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until the onion softens slightly and the garlic becomes fragrant, 8 minutes or so.
  2. Add the vegetable scraps (it's fine if they are still frozen) and salt to the pan. Toss to mix with onions, garlic, and oil. Cover and let the vegetables sweat, steam and thaw. This takes 15 minutes or so depending on the amount of vegetables you have.
  3. Add the water to the vegetables in the pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook covered stirring occasionally 2 hours or so.
  4. Strain the soup through a fine mesh strainer,then strain again, this time through a cheesecloth lined mesh strainer.
  5. Fill recipe sized containers with the stock. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months or so. The stock can be kept in the refrigerator for 4 days
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Buffalo Chicken Sausage and Loaded Potato Skin Soup

Buffalo Chicken Sausage and Loaded Potato Skin Soup
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The flavors of everyone's favorite appetizers in a creamy soup.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Buffalo Chicken Sausage and Loaded Potato Skin Soup
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The flavors of everyone's favorite appetizers in a creamy soup.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 13 X 9 baking pan with cooking spray. .Place potato pieces in pan. Drizzle wit olive oil and toss to evenly coat the potatoes. bake in oven until browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes.Set aside.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, heat a soup pot over medium heat . Add the chopped bacon and cook until browned. remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the pan and add the sausage. Cook 3 - 4 minutes until just beginning to brown.
  3. Add the onions to the pan and cook and stir until they become translucent. Add the peppers and garlic and continue to cook another 3 or 4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chicken stock to pan. Scrape up any browned bits.
  4. Add the rest of the stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and reserved bacon to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes or so. Add the cream, ranch dressing, and blue cheese to the pan and heat gently. Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Ladle into bowls and serve.
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