Indian Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

From: Rochelle

I got this recipe from my friend Kate at a Favorite Things party. Wow! I can see why it is one of her favorite things! This actually tastes authentic. We LOVED it!! Yummy!

Marinade:

1 Cup	Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon	Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons	Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon	Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon	Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon	Black Pepper
2 teaspoon	Ground Ginger (I used fresh)
1 teaspoon	Salt
3	Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Combine all marinade ingredients, then pour over chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Grill or cook chicken and discard marinade. Cut or shred chicken to prepare for sauce.

Sauce:

1 Tablespoon	Butter
1/2	Onion- Slivered
1 Clove	Garlic-Minced
2 teaspoons	Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons	Paprika
1/2 teaspoon	Salt
2 (8oz) Cans	Tomato Sauce
1 Pint	Cream
1/4 Cup	Cilantro-chopped
1	Jalapeño Pepper- finely chopped, if desired

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and caramelize until soft and brown. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add cumin, paprika, jalapeño, and salt and toast the spices for less than a minute. Stir in tomato sauce and cream while it is on low heat. Simmer on low until it thickens (about 20 minutes). Add cooked chicken and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add a little plane yogurt or sour cream. Serve over hot rice! Yum! 

Italian Stir-Fry

From: Rochelle

With finals coming up, I wanted a quick dinner that was filling, light, and packed full of nutrients! I got the original idea for this recipe from a neighbor of mine. I really like this dish and is great for vegetarians! Don't get thrown-off by the word stir-fry. It is not your typical stir-fry. .

Italian Stir-Fry
 1/2 Onion-Sliced
1 Small Zucchini-sliced
1 small yellow squash-sliced
1/2 C Carrots- Large shreds
1 C Brown Rice-Cooked
1 T Italian Seasoning
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Tomatoe Pasta Sauce

1. Saute the onions in a fry pan until they are slightly brown.
2. Add the squash, zucchini, and carrots to the pan and cook until desired tenderness. I like mine still semi-crunchy. As they are cooking drizzle olive oil over them and add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

3. Add the cooked rice to the pan. Can add as much or as little as you would like. We had leftover rice in the fridge, so we just used what we had.
4. Add about 1 cup of pasta sauce. Add more if desired.

It's quick, easy, and VERY healthy! Enjoy!

Creamy Cajun Rice

From: Rochelle

So the other night, I was in the mood for some sort of comfort food. Something warm, but had a bite to it. I made the recipe up and thought I would share. I really liked it. Hopefully someone out there will to.

Cream Cajun Rice

2 C	Brown Rice-Cooked
2 Cloves	Garlic-Minced
2 T	Cajun Seasoning
1/4 C	Dried Onions
1 Can	Cream of  Chicken Soup
1 C	Water
2 T	Worcestershire sauce
1 T	Mustard
	Salt & Pepper
1	Sweet Red Bell Pepper- diced
1 C	Frozen Spinach
4 Strips	Turkey Bacon

1. Cook rice in a rice cooker or on the stove. 

2. In a separate pan, cook turkey bacon until it is starting to brown and crispy. Remove. 

3. In the same pan, saute the garlic and add the seasonings and onions to toast them and bring out the flavor. 

4. Add cream of chicken soup, water, Worcestershire sauce, Mustard, salt and pepper. 

5. While sauce is simmering, cook the frozen spinach in the microwave until cooked and warm. Drain.

6. Add spinach,  bell pepper, and crumbled turkey bacon into the sauce. 

7. Mix rice with sauce and veggies. Can bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 mins with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top or eat right away.