Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Saucy Chicken over Rice

This recipe doesn't really have a name because I made it up one time, although it reminds me of a dish that I often ate in Germany. I'm sharing it with you because it has become one of our favorites. It's fast, easy, and delicious. Also, I'm just giving you general guidelines, not an exact recipe, and you can adjust to how much your family generally eats.* Really, try this dish and you won't be sorry.


Yumminess
  • red bell pepper, cut in strips
  • mushrooms, sliced
  • onion, sliced
  • chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
  • whole milk
  • sour cream
  • salt
  • pepper
  • onion salt
  • paprika
  • rice
Saute pepper, mushrooms, and onions in butter until tender. Add chicken. Add salt and pepper to taste, along with onion salt and a liberal amount of paprika. (I don't have any guideline for you, but I use quite a bit.) Pour in milk (enough that mixture is nearly covered but not quite) and let simmer a bit with the lid on the pan. Then add a couple spoonfuls of sour cream and stir. Don't add too much or the sour cream taste will overpower the dish rather than simply giving it depth.

The sauce won't be thick, but it will be yummy. Serve over rice.

*I'll give you an idea of the amounts I used tonight so you can adjust accordingly: one red bell pepper, two huge mushrooms (probably the equivalent of 6 normal ones), one small onion, and half a can of chicken.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Buckwheat Pancakes

If you like pancakes, you need this recipe in your life. I got it from the family Dave stayed with in Vegas a few summers ago. Since I never have buckwheat flour, I usually use whole wheat flour instead.


Mix together thoroughly:

1 c. buckwheat flour

1 c. sifted all-purpose or whole wheat flour

2 tsp. double-acting baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. salt

You may substitute 2 tsp. molasses for the sugar. If so, add it to the buttermilk, below. Stir into flour mixture:

2 beaten egg yolks

¼ c. melted butter

2 c. buttermilk

Whip until stiff, but not dry:

2 egg whites

Fold them into batter until it is blended only. Cook on a greased hot griddle.