Toby S Orzo Food

TOBY'S ORZO

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix chicken broth, water, soy sauce, and onion soup mix, and set aside.
• Saute mushrooms in 1 Tbsp olive oil over high heat until they give up their moisture and most of it has evaporated.
• Add to broth mixture.
• In same pan, heat butter and/or olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add orzo, and stir to coat with oil.
• Saute, stirring almost constantly, until pasta just begins to brown.
• Add onion and garlic, and continue to saute until onion is translucent and some pasta grains are very lightly browned.
• Add chicken broth mixture, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 6-7 minutes, until pasta is partially cooked but still fairly firm.
• Taste, and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
• Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray or grease with a little olive oil.
• Transfer pasta and all remaining ingredients to casserole, toss to thoroughly combine, cover with foil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover, and bake for 10 minutes longer.
• This doubles nicely for a larger group, but add about an extra 1/2 cup of broth or water to the liquid.

TOASTED ORZO WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add orzo; cook, stirring, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 4 cups water and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover, and simmer until orzo is al dente and liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes (if orzo is cooked but liquid remains, cook uncovered to evaporate).
• Remove from heat. Stir in olives, parsley, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon juice.