Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Grilled Chicken with Raspberry - Barbecue Sauce


Grilled Chicken with Raspberry- Barbecue Sauce




  • 1 - 12 ounce jar seedless raspberry preserves


  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce


  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar


  • 2 tablespoons Dijon- style mustard


  • 1 - 2 1/2 pound chicken, quartered



  1. In bowl, combine preserves, barbecue sauce, vinegar and mustard and have ready when chicken quarters are nearly done.


  2. Season chicken quarters liberally with seasoned salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes on each side.


  3. Baste sauce over quarters last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve with remaining sauce.


  4. Or place sauce in a small serving bowl and serve as a side with the chicken

Above recipe belongs to my 1001 "Fast and Easy Recipe" repertoire


Buon Appetito!

Lisa



Images adapted by google images and in some cases reflects the above recipe.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Italian-Style Rice and Beans


Italian-Style Rice and Beans




  • 1 - 16 oz. package frozen chopped onions and bell peppers


  • 2 tablespoons olive oil


  • 1- 15 oz. can Italian stewed tomatoes


  • 1- 15 oz. can great northern beans ( cannelini beans ok), drained


  • 1 cup instant rice




  1. In large saucepan, saute onions and bell peppers in oil.

  2. Add stewed tomatoes, beans, 1/2 cup water and rice and stir well. Over medium-high heat, cover and cook about 3 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking another 3 minutes, stirring once, or until rice is tender. Serve

The above recipe is part of "My 1001 Fast and Easy Recipe" repertoire


Buon Appetito!


Lisa
Image courtesy of Google and it is similar to the above recipe.

Tossed Zucchin Salad


Tossed Zucchini Salad


  • 3/4 cup unpeeled, grated zucchini

  • 1 6 ounce package shredded lettuce

  • 1/2 cup sliced olives

  • 1 carrot, grated

  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Zesty Italian salad dressing


  1. In salad bowl, toss zucchini, lettuce, olives and grated carrot. Add cheese and toss with salad dressing.


The above recipe is part of my " 1001 Fast and Easy Recipes" repertoire


Buon Appettito!

Lisa


Image adapted by Google. Image shows similarity to the above recipe.

Tortellini Soup


Tortellini Soup

3 - 14 oz. cans chicken broth


2 - 9 oz. packages refrigerated cheese tortellini


1 - 15 oz. can cannelini beans, rinsed, drained


1 - 4 oz. jar chopped pimento


1 teaspoon dried basil


1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar


Salt and Pepper



  • In large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil; add tortellini anc cook about 6 minutes or until tender.

  • Stir in beans, pimento basil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.


Recipe belongs to my "1001 fast and easy recipes" repertoire



Bon Appetito!

Lisa



Image adapted by Google. Image shows similarity to the above recipe.