Orange Raisin Rice Blend Food

ORANGE RAISIN RICE BLEND

Steps:

• Combine above ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
• Turn the heat to high.
• When mixture thickens, reduce heat to medium-low.
• Stir once with fork and cover tightly.
• Simmer 12-14 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.

ORANGE RICE PUDDING WITH GOLDEN RAISINS (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a crock pot combine milk, sugar & rice, then cover & cook, stirring occasionally, on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until creamy.
• Spoon into a serving bowl & after stirring in the raisins & zest, let it set ~ Pudding will thicken as it cools.
• Before serving, dust lightly with nutmeg.

CHICKEN A L,ORANGE ( WITH RAISINS)

Steps:

• Heat butter until foamy.
• Add chicken, cook till done (I just let the fat on the chicken cook it, instead of adding butter) Remove chicken and set aside.
• Blend flour and spices into remaining butter or fat from chicken.
• Gradually stir in orange juice and raisins.
• Cook stirring until thick.
• Add chicken, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
• Stir in orange sections.
• Serve with rice.

WILD RICE WITH PECANS, RAISINS, AND ORANGE ESSENCE

Steps:

• In a medium pot over high heat, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the wild rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the rice grains are tender, about 1 hour. Drain the cooked rice and transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a second medium pot over high heat, bring remaining 1 cup of water and the white rice to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rice rest in the pot for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Combine the wild and white rice, then add the pecans, raisins, onions, and mint and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, orange zest, and juice, then pour it over the rice salad and toss to coat. Cover the salad and let it sit at room temperate for 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
• DO AHEAD
• The RICE SALAD can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, covered, overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.

ORANGE AND PINE NUT WILD RICE

Steps:

• Plump raisins by placing them and the 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat until boiling, then cover and turn the heat off. Simmer these for about 6 minutes.
• Remove from heat, drain and allow to cool.
• Cook the rice according to package directions.
• Once cooked, place the rice, pine nuts, raisins, parsley, olive oil, orange rind, orange juice and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese immediately before serving.

ORANGE SPICE BLEND

Steps:

• In a 1/2 cup conatainer with a tight-fitting lid,.
• combine all ingredients.
• Store in a cool dry place.
• Use within 6 months.