Big Daddys Lemon Pepper Orzo Food

LEMON PEPPER ORZO

Steps:

• In a medium saute pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Turn heat off.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve.

BIG DADDY'S LEMON PEPPER ORZO

Steps:

• In a medium saute pan, bring the stock to a boil.
• Add the orzo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Turn off heat.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. Enjoy!

ORZO WITH PEPPERS & SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute peppers and mushrooms until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in spinach until wilted. Stir in orzo and cheese; heat through.

ORZO WITH LEMON-ZEST PESTO

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the basil, lemon zest, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Process until the mixture forms a fairly smooth paste. Cover and refrigerate.
• Bring a large pot two-thirds full of salted water to a boil and add the orzo. Cook according to package directions. Drain the orzo and place it in a large serving bowl. Immediately add the basil paste and toss until the noodles are well coated. Toss with Parmesan cheese to taste and serve immediately with more Parmesan on the side.

BIG DADDY'S BLACKENED TILAPIA (WITH A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA)

Steps:

• To make the aioli: beat cream in a small bowl with a whisk until stiff peaks form. Fold in remaining ingredients until blended. Cover mixture and chill. Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix onto each fillet so that both sides are liberally coated. Allow the fish to sit for 15 minutes at room temperature prior to cooking.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, add the fillets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with lemon juice or a dollop of Lemon Aioli.

ORZO AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add orzo. Cook according to package directions; drain. In a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 2 minutes longer. Add the orzo, cheese and vinegar; toss to coat.