Fried Rice with Chicken and Broccoli

fried-rice

This came of necessity since I had about 8 cups of rice in the fridge!  I made a tad more than I needed last week.  lol3 Tbsp oil (I use half olive, half canola)3 defrosted skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed1 carrot, thinly sliced1/2 onion, thinly sliced3 cups of broccoli (I used frozen)4 cups of cooked rice1 cup hot water2 Tbsp … [Read more...]

How to Add carrots to just about any main dish

carrots

Most of my crew love carrots, as long as they're cooked.  I think they are a tad too crunchy for little mouths.  Anyhow, they also add a really nice sweet touch to soups, stews, stir-fries, and casseroles.  But - the only draw back is that they take so long to cook - right along the same lines as potatoes. And, as most good recipes are … [Read more...]

Hot & Hearty Stew

As far as I can tell, this would have to be eaten in moderation since I use regular stewing beef.  If you used a leaner cut (sirloin?) this would be a very healthy meal. Toss in the frying pan to sear: 1lb stewing meat cut into bite size pieces Toss into Crockpot/ Slow Cooker: 3-4 potatoes, cut into chunks, 4 carrots, cut into … [Read more...]