DAY Recipe

Despite its name, this dish is not rice at all but noodles—and not even rice noodles but shimmering, transparent bean threads with lots of chicken flavor. Got that straight? Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 2 hr

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups long grain rice , rinsed
3 1/2 cups tomato juice
4-6 garlic cloves , minced
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt or creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a pot with a tight-fitting lid combine all ingredients.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking uncovered; stir occasionally.

When rice boils, cover pot and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 15 minutes (do NOT uncover or stir).

Remove from heat and let sit with lid on [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups long grain rice , rinsed
1 (14ounce)can coconut milk (can use reduced-fat)
1 3/4 cups chicken stockor water
4 teaspoons gingerroot , minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a pot with a tight-fitting lid combine all ingredients.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking uncovered; stir occasionally.

When rice boils, cover pot and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 15 minutes (do NOT uncover or stir).

Remove from heat and let sit with lid on for [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 medium onion , diced
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 (6ounce)can tomato paste
2 (28ounce)cans diced tomatoes
2-3 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)
1 tablespoon fresh basil , chopped
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1-2 teaspoon honey
1/2-1 cup heavy cream or light cream
salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

On a medium low heat, saute onions until soft and light brown.

Add garlic, and continue to saute until fragrant and light brown.Reduce heat if necessary to keep from burning.

Add tomato paste to pan, and continue to [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces caravella limoncello (chilled)
spinelli asti spumante sparkling wine (chilled)

DIRECTIONS

Pour into a long drink glass filled with ice.

Fill with Spinelli Asti Spumante.
Decorate with a slice of lemon and twig of fresh mint.

Enjoy!;).