This is one of our new favorites. It's pretty easy to make, and really yummy. The first time I made it, husband asked where the can was. He was totally serious, thought it came from a can and I'd just added rice and larger mushroom pieces.
I use fresh mushrooms, and since I don't have dry sherry, it goes w/o it. Possibly would make it better, I don't know.
Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup
Better Homes & Gardens Soups & Stews, 1993
Serves 4
3 c chicken broth
1/3 c wild rice
1/2 c green onion slices
1 c half & half or cream
2 TBSP flour
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried)
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 c sliced mushrooms
1 TBSP dry sherry
Combine chicken broth & uncooked rice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer 40 minutes covered. Stir in green onion & cook 5-10 minutes more until rice is tender.
Combine half & half/cream, flour, thyme & pepper. Stir into rice mixture with mushrooms. Cook & stir until thickened & bubbly. Cook & stir 1 minute more. Stir in sherry & heat through.
December 16, 2005
December 15, 2005
Happy happy birthday baby...
Today is the birthday of my wonderful husband. Happy birthday Kevin!
Sometimes I sit and wonder how I got to be your wife... it's just so great! I thoroughly enjoy being lazy with you, lying awake late at night talking instead of sleeping, hanging out with Norman, sleeping late with you on a Friday (hooray for 4 day weeks!), cooking together (your refried beans are WAY better than mine!), riding to work with you (it was lonely this morning), walking the neightborhood with you, working with you and so many other things.
You are incredibly intelligent, and I'm proud of you for all you know and can do. I know I don't understand it all, even when you explain it to me, but I am impressed (I think my mind's not big enough to hold the info). It's cool to have others tell me how impressed they are with your knowledge.
It's fun to be part of your creativity - who else could create a great mini-golf hole from cardboard, a rotisserie oven, some tin cans and tinsel? You have so many great ideas, and I enjoy watching you make them come to life.
You say you're a slacker, but so many people see your hard work and appreciate it. You're one of the hardest workers I know. Sometimes to the point that I feel I am not pulling enough weight and then I get frustrated, but it helps me to work harder and not slack off.
It makes me happy to know that we're not in debt and living paycheck to paycheck. I'm glad that we're not big spenders, and that you cause me to be a bit more frugal than maybe I would be without you... Granted, sometimes I wish I were getting diamonds, but I really am getting so much more in having a house and being financially secure.
Thank you for having patience with me, and for loving me as I am. You are a beautiful person, and each day I thank God for you. My heart feels it will burst because I am SO happy being with you!
I love you forever!!
Sometimes I sit and wonder how I got to be your wife... it's just so great! I thoroughly enjoy being lazy with you, lying awake late at night talking instead of sleeping, hanging out with Norman, sleeping late with you on a Friday (hooray for 4 day weeks!), cooking together (your refried beans are WAY better than mine!), riding to work with you (it was lonely this morning), walking the neightborhood with you, working with you and so many other things.
You are incredibly intelligent, and I'm proud of you for all you know and can do. I know I don't understand it all, even when you explain it to me, but I am impressed (I think my mind's not big enough to hold the info). It's cool to have others tell me how impressed they are with your knowledge.
It's fun to be part of your creativity - who else could create a great mini-golf hole from cardboard, a rotisserie oven, some tin cans and tinsel? You have so many great ideas, and I enjoy watching you make them come to life.
You say you're a slacker, but so many people see your hard work and appreciate it. You're one of the hardest workers I know. Sometimes to the point that I feel I am not pulling enough weight and then I get frustrated, but it helps me to work harder and not slack off.
It makes me happy to know that we're not in debt and living paycheck to paycheck. I'm glad that we're not big spenders, and that you cause me to be a bit more frugal than maybe I would be without you... Granted, sometimes I wish I were getting diamonds, but I really am getting so much more in having a house and being financially secure.
Thank you for having patience with me, and for loving me as I am. You are a beautiful person, and each day I thank God for you. My heart feels it will burst because I am SO happy being with you!
I love you forever!!
December 6, 2005
greek pitas
so I've decided that since I love food and recipes so much, I'm going to try to post a recipe each week... maybe it will encourage me to make more of the recipes I have collected...
Greek Pitas (from my mom and sister)
filling:
5 artichoke hearts, cut into quarters (14oz can)
1/4 c roasted red peppers, drained & chopped (aout 3 oz)
OR 1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium tomato, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
2 TBSP olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 TBSP chopped fresh dill (1 tsp dried)
2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
2/3 c grated or crumbled feta cheese (about 5 oz)
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 TBSP capers, rinsed & drained (optional)
3/4 c pitted Calamata olives, sliced (optional)
pita bread
romaine or leaf lettuce
Mix all filling ingredients together.
Cut in half and lightly toast pita bread in toaster oven. Fill each half of bread with lettuce and filling. Eat!
yum yum :)
Greek Pitas (from my mom and sister)
filling:
5 artichoke hearts, cut into quarters (14oz can)
1/4 c roasted red peppers, drained & chopped (aout 3 oz)
OR 1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium tomato, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
2 TBSP olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 TBSP chopped fresh dill (1 tsp dried)
2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
2/3 c grated or crumbled feta cheese (about 5 oz)
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 TBSP capers, rinsed & drained (optional)
3/4 c pitted Calamata olives, sliced (optional)
pita bread
romaine or leaf lettuce
Mix all filling ingredients together.
Cut in half and lightly toast pita bread in toaster oven. Fill each half of bread with lettuce and filling. Eat!
yum yum :)
December 2, 2005
December 1, 2005
the things you learn...
(Overheard) profound quote of the day:
“In talking to these people, it’s been a wake up call. Everyone has totally different lives.”
“In talking to these people, it’s been a wake up call. Everyone has totally different lives.”