recipes!!!

Finally getting around to some recipes...only 3 new ones this time. No pictures, but really none of these things are very pretty (except maybe the last one). More to come!


When you're in a hurry or want to make something ahead...


Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole
Ingredients
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 head broccoli steamed and chopped
1 cup cooked cubed chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus 1/4 cup for the top)
1 can cream of chicken OR celery soup
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 t. each curry powder and garlic powder
juice of 1/2 a lemon
S&P to taste


Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Stir all ingredients together and pour into a square baking pan. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 30 min. 


A quick hot weather lunch...


Tuna Salad (with a twist)
Ingredients
3 T. mayo
3 T. plain greek yogurt
1/8 t. dried onion flakes
1/4 t. curry powder
1/4 t. sugar
1 T.  fresh chopped dill
pinch garlic powder
S$P to taste
1 can solid white tuna
2 T. grated parmesan cheese
1 large pickle chopped
1 rib celery chopped


Directions
Whisk together first 8 ingredients. Add tuna and break up with a fork. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve with crackers or make sandwiches.


And finally a classic summer grill recipe...


Grilled Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
1 T. olive oil
1 T. honey
1 pineapple 
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 t. lime juice
S&P to taste
1 chopped chili pepper
1 avocado 


Directions
Whisk together oil and honey. Brush on pineapple slices. Grill on high 2 minutes on each side. Cut into chunks. Combine with all other ingredients. Gently toss in the diced avocado. Serve with chips or on top of tacos. mmmmm!