So, I had some left over chicken and rice in the fridge the other day, and I thought I'd try something different instead of having plain old leftovers. It was quick and simple, taking only 15 minutes to prepare.
You will need:
1 Cup of cooked chicken (cooked anyway you like-mine was left over roasted chicken)
2 Cups of cooked rice
1 Onion chopped finely
2 Cloves of chopped garlic
1 Bell pepper chopped in cubes
1 Chopped tomato
4 Eggs beaten
3 Tbsp of grated parmasen cheese
2 Tbsp of fresh chopped parsley
2 Tbsp of cornmeal
1 Tbsp Olive oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Add all the vegetables, rice, chicken and spices in a bowl and toss well. Then, add the beaten eggs, cheese, cornmeal and parsley. Mix ingredients together well. Once everything is coated with the eggs, cheese and cornmeal, form balls and gently flaten to make patties. I suggest you form patties no larger than the palm of your hand to prevent them from breaking apart. Then, in an oiled and heated pan, add the patties and cook one side for approximately 5 minutes or until browned and then flip over and brown the other side.
These patties taste great on their own, or with your favourite condiment!!
Buon Appetito! :-)
This is a simple and delicious recipe which can add a ton of flavour to your favourite grilled meat or fish or you can use it as an appetizer with some tortilla chips. The key is to chop all the ingredients finely.
You will need:
2 Medium sized tomatoes
1/2 of small onion
1 ripe avocado
1/2 of red delicious apple
2 Tbsp of fresh chopped cilantro
1 Bell pepper
Juice of a whole lime
1/2 of jalepeno (for heat, optional)
1/4 Tsp of ground cumin
1 Tbsp of olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Chop all the ingredients finely, and add it all in a bowl with the spices, olive oil and lime juice. Mix all together and serve as a side or use as a dip with your favourite tortilla chips. Enjoy!!!
Hummus is one of my favourite dips. I make it often and always try to throw in
different ingredients to make a variety of flavours. This recipe is pretty classic.
I like to roast the garlic rather than throw it in raw. It gives it a nice mild flavour.
Also, I usually use tahini but it is difficult to find here. I discovered if you lightly toast sesame seeds, it has the same effect. Be careful not to use too much though, because it can be overpowering.
You will need:
2 Cans of chick peas
3 cloves of garlic, roasted and crushed
1 Tbsp of fresh chopped parsley
1/2 Tsp of cumin
1 Tsp of paprika
1/4 Tsp of toasted sesame seeds
1 Tbsp of olive oil
Juice of 1 whole lemon
Salt to taste
To roast the garlic, place the whole, unpeeled cloves in a pan and turn on the heat. (No oil is required) Allow to cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side and then turn over. Once the peel is browned in colour, remove from the heat. Then, peel and crush the garlic.
If you have a toaster oven, you can just place the unpeeled garlic cloves in and toast for
approximately 5 minutes instead if usuing a pan.
Drain the chick peas and put them in a food processor and add the lemon juice, garlic, parsley and sesame seeds. Blend until smooth.
Then, put the mixture in a bowl and add the cumin, salt, paprika and olive oil.
Serve as a dip with some tortilla chips or use as a condiment. It's a healthy alternative to mayonaise or sour cream.
(Tip: Hummus tastes great on a nice barbequed burger!!)
Makes enough for about 4-6 people.
Buon Appetito!!
