Saffron Orzo

Here’s a good basic orzo recipe I like:

Saffron Orzo:

• 4 cups chicken stock

• 1 teaspoon saffron threads

• 1 pound dried orzo

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, bringing the stock to a simmer. Add the saffron, stir, and allow the saffron to bloom - about 5 minutes. Return the heat to medium and the stock to a boil, then add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain orzo and transfer to a large bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to combine.

Yield: 6 servings

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Proven to be another favorite at the Liebenow house

1/2 lb ground beef, or Italian sausage

1 package frozen spinach, drained and chopped

1/2 lb cottage cheese

3 cloves garlic - chopped

Juice from 1/2 lemon

1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated

Jumbo pasta shells (~18-20)

Salt & pepper

1 tsp oregano

1 beaten egg

Spaghetti sauce

Swiss & or Mozzarella cheese

Cook approximately 18-20 jumbo pasta shells, drain and place in cold water.

Brown Gr. Beef, - drain. Mix together the following: Spinach, cottage cheese, garlic, lemon, juice, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and egg. Add ground beef.

Drain chilled shells. Stuff shells with mixture. Arrange in cooking pan. (Pyrex) Cover with approx. 1 Tbsp spaghetti sauce per shell. Cover with swiss of mozzarella cheese. Dust with oregano. Bake at 350 for 1/2 hour.

Grilled Sweet & Hot Garlic Shrimp

Awesome and quick response! The following posts are a few recipes from Todd & Mary. I'm still not sure this is the best way to do this kind of collection, but I'm working on it

;) This one sounds so delish!! We'll have to try it soon!


Grilled Sweet & Hot Garlic Shrimp

24 fresh shrimp, peeled & de-veined

1/8 lb butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp lime or lemon pepper

1 tsp Soy sauce

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

Fresh cilantro to taste as garnish

Juice of 1 lime

Melt butter, add garlic, and saute. (don't burn it, though)

Remove from heat, and add remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Can then either brush onto shrimp skewers for grilling, or add shrimp to saute pan, and continue to cook until done.

*Great on salads with fresh raspberries, bacon bits, slivered almonds, topped with fresh strawberry dressing.

*Try as tacos or fajitas. Red bell peppers, cheese, romaine, and sour cream rolled in flour tortillas. Yummy!

Jen and Tony's "Easy Peasy" Fudge

I'm always leery of melting chocolate. Without a double boiler and without fail, I end up making a few ruined batches of yuck...

I'm told this one works without fail =)

Fudge (5 pounds)

Place in large bowl:
12 oz chocolate chips
12 oz semi sweet chocolate
1-cup nuts
1 lg jar marshmallow cream
1 tsp vanilla

Place in Kettle:
1/4 1b butter
4-1/2 cup sugar
1 lg can carnation milk

Bring to boil for 5 minutes

Pour over ingredients in bowl and mix well.

Pour into greased cookie pan with sides,cool.

First day, First blog. I've joined a new age in communication. All inspired by my quest to retain family recipes. Each year during the holiday season I am on the phone to my mom no less than 3 times a day, asking for recipes that I can't seem to find, or can no longer read. Each year I tell myself the same thing: I really need to get a recipe book! This year, I have decided to follow through with that! Yeah!

It is my hope that this blog will be filled with the family favorites of old, in addition to the new ones we try and enjoy.

Though it might take me a while to figure out how best to format the page, I hope they find it useful as well!