Rainy Day Foods

1 Tbsp vegetable oil                                                 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ¾ cups chicken broth                                            2 tsp ground cumin 1 – 16 oz. can small white beans rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn                               1 cup thick and chunky salsa 1 large onion, chopped Heat the oil...

½ cup raw mung beans                                        2 carrots, sliced 5 potatoes, peeled and quartered                      2 stalks celery, sliced ¼ tsp salt                                                                 5 button mushrooms, sliced 1 Tbsp canola oil                                                   2 cups vegetable stock 1 onion, peeled and chopped                             salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the mung...

As a soup: 1 cup lentils 2 cups chicken, beef or vegetable bouillon 2 cups chopped fresh vegetables of your choice Put all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes stirring often. When vegetables are tender, add salt and pepper to taste and serve piping hot.  As a garnish: Cover with...

3 Tbsp vegetable oil                                               1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp salt, divided                                                    ¼ tsp pepper, divided 2 cups cooked & cooled garbanzo beans          3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced                               1 Tbsp minced fresh basil In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, ½ tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Add beans; toss...

¾ - 1 lb cannellini, baby lima or navy beans 1 lb rice                                                                    ½ cup oil 1 - 15 oz. can chopped tomatoes                      ¼ lb grated Parmesan cheese 3 cloves garlic, minced                                         ¼ tsp each basil and oregano flakes 1 tsp low sodium chicken base (or bouillon) 1 onion, chopped                                                   1 stalk celery...

2 cups boiled lima beans                                   2 Tbsp chopped parsley 1 Tbsp chopped garlic clove                              1 Tbsp chopped Spanish onion ¼ cup olive oil                                                        1 Tbsp vinegar ½ tsp salt Mix beans, parsley, garlic and onion with a fork. Gradually add oil. Add vinegar drop by drop. Chill. Add salt. Serve in salad bowl with a border of sliced tomatoes and...

1 cup plus 2 Tbsp warm water                      3 Tbsp brown sugar packed 1 ¼ tsp salt                                                        1 egg 1 Tbsp gluten                                                    2 ½ cups whole wheat flour ¾ cup 6 grain mix                                             2 Tbsp butter 2 ¼ tsp yeast If using bread machine add warm water, egg, salt, gluten, 6 grain mix and flour to machine. Cut butter...

4 eggs, beaten 1 qt milk, scalded 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2/3 cup chopped dates or raisins 3 to 3 1/2 cup rice, cooked In slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover. Cook at medium setting for 2 hours. Stir after 1 hour. Reduce temperature to keep warm for serving or chill in refrigerator and serve...

1 medium onion, chopped 1 chopped bell pepper 1 ½ cup rice (rice cooker measuring cup) 1 can (4 oz) mushrooms & liquid 1 can beef broth ¼ lb butter Salt & pepper 1 lb shrimp Combine everything together and pour into rice cooker and turn cooker on. When done, the cooker will go off. (Recipe retrieved from www.cooks.com) Click...

1/3 cup wheat berries 1 tsp canola oil 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed in a strainer 3/4 cup basmati or jasmine rice, rinsed in a strainer The Dressing: 1/4 cup lemon juice                                             2 large garlic cloves, put through a press or minced 1/4 tsp salt Generous seasoning freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup olive oil                                                     1 carrot, minced 1 red bell pepper...