To all those who cook a lot.
What is your favorite recipe that your willing to share?
And what is the healthiest recipes that you know of?
Chicken and sausage gumbo! Recipe is in my head from watching my mom for years and then doing it myself. But I can send my mental notes to you if you like. Not very healthy though. lol
When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. Socrates I love cooking things like sauces and stews. You can make a bolognese or a chilli pretty healthy, just add a load of veg and it will disappear into the sauce and it makes it go further too. The veg can also be blitzed into the sauce in a blender so there really is no knowing its there
this is one of the easiest and most satisfying recipes i have... i generally have most of the ingredients in my pantry or freezer so it can be cooked at a moment's notice... it is especially good on a day you just feel crummy.... oh and this is pretty darn healthy... the fats are all good fats...
Chicken/Lemon/Orzo/Olive Recipe
4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta (this does not have to be whole wheat)
4 lemon wedges (i usually just slice up a whole lemon and put it in... )
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced (i rarely slice my olives)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil; drain and set
aside. Add broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from
pan.
Bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo, lemon wedges, olives, lemon juice,
oregano, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or
until chicken juices run clear and pasta is tender. Yield: 4
servings.
NOTE: You can cook some garlic in this when you are browning the chicken if you want to.
You can heat some chicken broth and add it at the table if someone wants a more "soupy" kind of meal.
