Mushroom and Rosemary Risotto

We wanted something easy and comforting for lunch. Voila!!!!! Here is a simply delicious dish to share with loved ones.

My recipe for Mushroom and Rosemary Risotto:

In a large skillet over medium low heat, add 1 c. Risotto rice, 1 t. chicken base, and 2 c. water, simmer about 20 minutes, stir and add 1/3 c. water continue to cook. In another skillet add 1 T. olive oil and sauté 1/2 lb. mushrooms (sliced), 10 sprigs asparagus (chopped) and 1/4 onion ( chopped) until caramelized. Add to risotto, add 1 sprig rosemary leaves (chopped), salt and pepper to taste, and finish by adding enough heavy cream to make creamy. Stir well, plate and serve.

The Lunch Lady :)

Chicken Cabbage Vegetable Soup

The perfect pot of soup for this cold weather. 

Recipe for Chicken Cabbage Vegetable Soup is as follows:

Fill a large pot 1/3 way with water and heat over medium. Add 1/2 cabbage head shredded, 2 c. Diced chicken, 1 pkg. mixed veggies, 1/2 c. Dried minced onions, cook until cabbage is wilted about 15 minutes, add 1 c. Salsa, 1T. Chicken base, 1 t. garlic powder, 1 t. oregano, 1 t. chili powder, 1 t. dried cilantro, 1/4 c. soy sauce, and salt and pepper to Tate. Heat through and serve. Enjoy!!!!!!

The Lunch Lady :)

Pammie's Cajun Meatball Soup

Since I have been sick for the past 3 days, I decided I needed a pot of soup to help make me feel better. This soup recipe is a combination of a few different flavors I really like, such as my grandma's Jewish chicken & rice soup, jambalaya, and Italian wedding soup. I hope you try this, it looks and tastes yummy!

In a large stock pot add 6 quarts of water  over a medium high heat, bring to a boil and add 1 can chopped tomatoes, 3 chicken bouillon cubes, 1 can chopped jalapeños, 1 box zatarans dirty rice and 1/2 lb. homemade baby meatballs. Lower heat to simmer, add 1 bag of chopped spinach, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until meatballs and rice are cooked through. Enjoy!

If you would like more flavor add some fresh chopped garlic, 1/2 lb. cooked shrimp, 2 T. hot sauce, and 1 can creamed corn.

I hope you enjoy this soup as the weather gets colder. Snuggle up with a bowl of soup, blanket and a good movie.

The Lunch Lady :)