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Fast & Easy Dinner: Thai Pork and Vegetable Curry

partysugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:15:08 -0700

Get the weekend started with this exotic, interesting meal. Thin slices of pork are cooked with coconut milk, curry, and lime juice. Green beans provide snap and red peppers add a nice crunch. Served over a bed of hot orzo, it's filling and delicious.

This dish would be wonderful for a last minute dinner party. To look at the simple recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Turkey-Cheese Roll-ups With Red Pepper Sauce

partysugar — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:03:31 -0800

Making a delicious seasoned sauce doesn't have to take all day. In fact, this dish features a red pepper sauce that comes together in minutes. With the help of a blender, roasted red peppers are mixed with basil leaves, salt, and pepper. The final result is a sauce that is fresh and flavorful. Use it to season turkey rolls filled with cream cheese. Piled on top of orzo, the sauce and turkey rolls make a succulent finish to a long week. For the recipe,

Modern Side: Orzo With Lemon and Parsley

partysugar — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:01:18 -0800

One of my New Year's resolutions is to experiment with new ingredients. Orzo, the Italian rice shaped pasta, is on the top of my list. It's simple to make, easily flavored, and makes a great substitute for rice. In this recipe it's tossed with fresh chopped parsley and tart lemon zest. It would be marvelous with pork tenderloin or roast chicken. To check out the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Orzo With Shrimp & Feta

partysugar — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:01:33 -0700

The other day we talked about what orzo is. What better way to continue our lesson than to cook with it? Don't be afraid to cook with unfamiliar ingredients on weeknights. It's daring, but it also makes for a more exciting and adventurous meal. When combined with buttery shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and salty feta, this main dish is rich without being too filling. Pour yourself a glass of wine — it's Friday! — and get ready to enjoy a new taste experience. For this super simple recipe,

Definition: Orzo

partysugar — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:05:13 -0700

Orzo
When translated from Italian, orzo literally means barley. However it is actually a type of pasta. Smaller than a pine nut, this rice shaped pasta makes a wonderful ingredient in soups and salads.

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