Quick Easy Meal Ideas

1. whats_shy? Said,

   chicken risotto:
   Ingredients
   2 British chicken breasts, chopped roughly into small pieces
   15g dried porcini mushrooms
   1 litre hot chicken stock
   25g butter
   1 medium onion, very finely chopped
   300g Carnaroli or risotto rice
   100ml dry white wine
   200g fresh mushrooms cleaned and sliced (can be button but the dark flat mushrooms give a deeper flavour).
   A little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper
   25g flat leaved parsley, chopped
   Shavings of Parmesan cheese

   Method
   1) Put the dried mushrooms in a bowl, pour over enough hot water to cover and leave to soak for 20 minutes. Pop the stock in a pan and keep it at simmering point.

   2) Melt the butter in a large pan on a medium heat and add the onion and cook gently for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

   3) Add the chicken and cook gently until the pieces are turning lightly golden brown for 4-5 minutes. Add the rice and stir for a minute or so to coat it in the chicken-flavoured butter. Pour in half the white wine and let it bubble for a few minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.

   4) Meanwhile, drain the porcini and squeeze out any excess liquid. Add the porcini to the rice, along with the fresh mushrooms and stir well. Add the hot stock a ladleful at a time, stirring well between each addition ensuring all the liquid has been absorbed.

   5) Add the remaining white wine and let it bubble for a few minutes so the alcohol evaporates. Season with salt and pepper.

   6) When the rice is tender and the risotto is thick and creamy remove from the heat and leave to rest for about 30 seconds, before garnishing with the parsley and some shavings of Parmesan cheese.

   hope this helps x
   References :
   http://www.greatbritishchicken.co.uk/recipes/comfort_food/ChickenMushroomRisotto.aspx

2. CheddarCheese Said,

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3. Miami Lilly Said,

   Not just healthy, but delicious..

   ***Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Goat Cheese***

   Serves 4
   1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grates
   1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
   3 garlic cloves, minced
   Coarse salt and ground pepper
   1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 4 equal pieces
   8 portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound total), stems removed
   4 hamburger buns
   5 ounces fresh goat cheese, cut into 4 equal slices
   4 lettuce leaves

   Directions
   1.In a shallow dish, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; toss gently to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate, up to overnight).
   2.Heat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Grill bell pepper, skin side down, until blackened, about 10 minutes; remove from grill. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin; set bell pepper aside. Grill mushrooms, covered, until lightly charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
   3.Dividing evenly, top bottom half of each bun with bell pepper, mushrooms, goat cheese, and lettuce. Close burgers, and serve immediately.

   ***Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry***

   1 (about 3/4 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
   Coarse salt
   2 tablespoons soy sauce
   1 tablespoon rice vinegar
   1 teaspoon sugar
   3 teaspoons vegetable oil
   2 tablespoons minced, peeled peeled fresh ginger
   1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
   1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
   1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into thin strips
   1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
   Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

   Directions
   1.Cut pork diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices; cut each slice lengthwise in half. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar; set sauce aside.
   2.Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half the ginger, pepper flakes, and pork; cook, stirring, until pork is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat, cooking remaining ginger, pepper flakes, and pork in another teaspoon oil; transfer to plate.
   3.Meanwhile, cook green beans in a medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; dry with paper towels.
   4.Add remaining teaspoon oil to the skillet. Add beans, bell pepper, and 2 tablespoons water; cook over high heat, stirring often, until peppers are tender, about 2 minutes.
   5.Add peanuts, pork mixture, and reserved sauce. Cook, stirring, until pork is coated, about 1 minute. Serve immediately, over rice, if desired.

   ***Red Snapper Veracruzano***

   2 tablespoons canola oil
   1 large onion, thinly sliced
   4 minced cloves garlic
   1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
   3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
   1/2 cup chopped green olives
   1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
   4 (6 ounces each) skinless snapper fillets
   Coarse salt and ground pepper
   Lime wedges, for serving

   Directions
   1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and jalapenos; cook 1 minute.
   2.Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup water; cook until almost evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in olives and oregano.
   3.Season snapper fillets with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium; nestle fish in sauce. Cover, and cook until fish is opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.
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4. meetmymind Said,

   I have a great side dish I cooked up last night, it was soo tasty:
   1 bag fresh baby spinach 10oz or so? Not sure
   1/2 bag frozen stir-fry pepper mix
   1 clove garlic, minced / chopped
   1-2 tsp oil
   Heat on medium high, oil in medium/large frying pan, add peppers, cook and stir about 5 min, add garlic. Cook peppers another 5min or until done to your taste. Add spinach, stirring frequently, until wilted.
   Enjoy!
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5. Murray Said,

   Here is just an example of what’s available on one of my favorite sites. A lot of the recipes come from Cooking Light, Sunset, Southern Living and fitness magazines.

   http://grilling.betterrecipes.com/glazed-chinese-chicken.html
   http://grilling.betterrecipes.com/simple-liter-burgers-with-veggies.html
   http://seafood.betterrecipes.com/baked-salmon-with-cucumber-and-tomato-salsa.html
   http://easy.betterrecipes.com/stuffed-zucchini-bake.html
   http://easy.betterrecipes.com/italian-broiled-or-grilled-tomatoes.html
   http://easy.betterrecipes.com/marinated-vegetables.html
   http://salad.betterrecipes.com/happy-time.html
   http://salad.betterrecipes.com/strawberry-spinach-salad.html
   http://lowfat.betterrecipes.com/heart-healthy-chocolate-silk-pie.html
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