Coconut Rice

from Our Best Bites

Ingredients

• 2 cups Jasmine or Basmati rice
• 1 can coconut milk (shake well)
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Splash of white or rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• Handful of chopped green onions plus chopped green onion tops for garnish
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and cover for 20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Allow to stand 5 minutes. Add green onions, black pepper (if desired), and additional salt if necessary.
• Serve with any Asian or tropical-inspired food.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Bowls

1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut in half, (or 6-8 chicken tenders)

2-3 Tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning

1 tbs olive oil

1 red bell pepper, sliced thin

1 15oz can red or black beans

2 avocados, mashed

1 mango, sliced

5-6 c coconut rice or plain rice

Coconut rice recipe

2 cups water

1 1/2 c canned unsweetened coconut milk (shake can well)

2 tsp light brown sugar

1 tsp salt

2 cups rice

Combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and cover for 20 minutes. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Add green onions, black pepper if desired and additional salt if needed.

For the pineapple sauce:

2 Tbs honey

1/2 c fresh pineapple diced (or canned)

2 tsp ketchup

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 tsp lime juice

1 chipotle pepper in adobo plus 1 tsp of the adobo sauce (or Less)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Combine the pineapple sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over med-low heat. simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat ad set aside.

Cook long grain white rice according to package instructions or make coconut rice.

Heat the beans.

Season chicken breasts all over with jerk seasoning. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping once until cooked through.

Add bell peppers to the pan during the last few minutes of cooking and saute until tender.

Spoon rice beans and chicken into a bowl and serve with avocado, mango and pineapple sauce. 

Huli Huli Chicken

 From Six Sisters Stuff

1/2 c pineapple juice

1/2 c brown sugar

1/3 c ketchup

1/3 c soy sauce

1/4 tsp ground ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for marinade and transfer to a zip log bag.

Add chicken to the bag and place in refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Remove and drain marinade (keep excess marinade for extra sauce.)

Grill chicken over medium high heat 6-8 minutes on each side until done.

Serve with rice and Hawaiian mac salad.

Country Vegetable Soup

 1/2 yellow onion, diced

4 cloves garlic

2 red bell peppers, diced

2 zucchinis, diced

2 tomatoes, diced

1 container of sliced baby bella mushrooms

1 can white beans

4 cups vegetable broth

3/4 cup long grain rice

2 tsp herbs de Provence (rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

In large pot saute garlic and onions in 1 TBS olive oil for 1 minutes. Add remaining veggies and let cook 3 minutes.

Add beans, broth, rice and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is soft. 

This is a similar recipe to Amy's Country Vegetable soup

Hearty Veggie Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

- 8 rice paper wrappers

- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

- 1 carrot, julienned

- 1 cucumber, julienned

- 1/2 avocado, sliced

- Fresh mint and cilantro leaves

- 1/4 cup peanut butter

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp lime juice

- 1 tsp maple syrup

Directions:

1. Prepare all the veggies and arrange them on a plate for easy assembly.

2. Dip a rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10 seconds, then lay it flat on a clean surface.

3. Arrange the veggies, avocado, mint, and cilantro in the center. Roll tightly like a burrito. Repeat with remaining wrappers.

4. For the peanut dipping sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup until smooth. Add water to thin if necessary.

5. Serve the spring rolls with the peanut dipping sauce.

Recipe Information: | Preparation Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 0 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Calories per Serving: 200 | Number of Servings: 4

Creamy Corn Chowder (Megan)

1 pound spicy sausage

1 small white onion chopped

1/8 c water

2 large potatoes diced

2 cans of creamed corn

2 cups of half & half or milk

salt & pepper to taste

In a large pot, cook sausage and onions until slightly brown. Add water, potatoes, salt & pepper. Cook until potatoes are done and starting to turn brown; add corn and milk. Cook over medium heat until warm, about 15-20 minutes, but do not boil. Remove from heat and serve warm

Chicken Salad with Grapes

 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

1/2 c chopped celery

1/2 c red grapes, halved

1/4 c dried cranberries

1/2 c mayonnaise or plain greek yogurt

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Combine and chill. Serve on croissants or other rolls.

Serves 4.