CHICKEN FRIED RICE
1 c. chicken, diced and cooked
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. long grain rice, uncooked
1/3 c. salad oil
2 1/2 c. chicken broth
2 1/2 c. onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, finely chopped
1/4 c. celery, thinly sliced
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. lettuce, finely shredded
Combine chicken, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Cook rice in hot oil in skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and add chicken with soy sauce and broth.
Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove cover for last few minutes. Stir in onion, green pepper and celery.
Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until liquid is absorbed. Push rice mixture to side of skillet and add eggs. Cook until almost set, then blend into rice. Stir in lettuce and serve at once
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
6 chicken breasts, halved, cooked and diced
1 med. onion, chopped and sautéed in butter
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 sm. can green chilies, chopped
1 pkg. med. flour tortillas
1 can cream of chicken soup
3/4 c. water
8 oz. sour cream
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Combine chicken, onion, cream cheese and chilies. Spoon into flour tortilla and roll up. Place in greased Pyrex baking dish seam side down. Combine soup, water and sour cream. Pour over top of tortillas. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and heat to melt. May be served with rice
and beans. May be frozen but omit cheese before freezing.
Serves 8 to 10.
Blueberry Chutney
Ingredients
4 cup blueberries, rinsed, fresh and stemmed
1 each onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoon yellow mustard seed
1 tablespoon crystalized ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 salt
1 nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Directions:
Place blueberries in 4 quart saucepan; add onion, vinegar, raisins, brown sugar, mustard seed, ginger, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and red pepper flakes.
Bring mixture to a boil; simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes, or until chutney is thick.
Meanwhile, wash 4 half pint jars. Keep hot until needed. Prepare lids as manufacturer directs. Ladle the hot chutney into 1 hot jar at a time, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Wipe jar rim with a clean, damp cloth. Attach lid. Fill and close remaining jars. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (20 minutes 1,001 to 3,000 feet; 25 minutes 3,001 to 6,000 feet; 30 minutes above 6,000 feet)
Notes: Try this chutney with roasted turkey, duck or goose, meat or curries. Mixed with mayonnaise or plain yogurt it makes a piquant dressing for salads made with meat, poulty and fruits.
Black Duck with Wine
2 Black ducks, large
3 tb Butter
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Thyme
3 Onions, white, chopped
1 Duck hearts, chopped
12 oz Wine, white, warmed
Directions: Pintail ducks may be used in place of Black ducks. Cut ducks into serving pieces. Roll in flour and brown in butter and oil, turning often. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add thyme, basil, onion, parsley, giblets and wine. Cover and cook in 350-F oven for 1 hour. Add cream and cook for 20 more minutes or until duck pieces are tender. Serve in a warm platter with the gravy from the pan. Suggestions: Hot bread, red wine, buttered baby carrots & braised celery
Roasted Duckling with Apple Sesame Stuffing
2 lb Ducklings
2 pk Stuffing mix
1/2 c Diced celery
1/4 c Dried parsley
4 Chopped tart apples
1 1/2 ts Salt
2 ts Poultry seasoning
1/4 ts Coarse black pepper
1/2 ts Toasted sesame seeds
1/2 c Giblet stock
1 tb Instant minced onion (or use onion powder)
Washing ducks inside and out and pat dry. Cook giblets in water to make stock. Toast sesame seeds in shallow pan at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Prepare stuffing mixes according to package. Add next seven ingredients and mix well. Use hot stock to soak onion in. (If using onion powder, add with other seasonings.) Stuff and truss ducks. Place in open roasting pan without water. Roast uncovered at 350 degrees for 2-1/2 hours. (25 to 30 minutes per pound.)