San Antonio Rice

I found this recipe online or my mom gave it to me a couple years ago. It's really easy and pretty tasty.

San Antonio Rice

Add a Southwest kick to your rice.

Prep: 5 Minutes Total: 30 Minutes

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 12-ounce jar fresh salsa, mild or hot
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup fresh or canned corn kernels
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups water
- Minced fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Add all ingredients, except cilantro, to the inner pot, stir, close the lid and press the White Rice button. When rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm mode, open the cooker, quickly stir and re-cover. Allow to stand for 8-10 minutes before serving. Spoon onto a serving dish, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Makes a flavorful supper or side dish for grilled chicken or fish.

Zucchini Soup

Zucchini Soup

1 cup chopped onions

2 T butter

3 cups sliced zucchini

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 tsp salt

1/8tsp pepper

1/2 cup half and half cream (skim milk works as well)

1 cup grate cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled (or crumbled sausage)

In a large saucepan cook onions in melted buter until tender. Add sliced zucchini and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender (about 15 minutes). Add salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Pour mixture into blender and puree it. Stir in half and half cream. Return to saucepan and reheat, but do not boil. Garnish with grated cheese, sour cream, and bacon bits. Makes 6 servings.

Meatballs

I looked at three recipes online and combined the aspects that made it seem easiest.

Mix seasoning together in a bowl.

Combine beef with wet ingredients.

Mix seasoning with meat (I used my fingers to mix it all together)

1lb ground beef

1/4 c milk

1 egg

1/2 c olive oil

1/2 t salt

1t oregano

1T parsley

1/2 t garlic powder

1/2t ground pepper

1/4 cup parmesan (I didn't have an didn't use)

1 c breadcrumbs

1 clove garlic

1t to 1 T italian seasoning

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease baking sheet.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.

Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball (or smaller if you prefer) and place on baking sheet.

Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

Sauces: http://rmcrayne.hubpages.com/hub/Cocktail-Meatballs-Cocktails-Weenies-Cocktail-Sausage

Favorite Marinade Sauce

This is my favorite chicken marinade, modified for a simmer sauce for meatballs.

½ c balsamic vinegar

½ c soy sauce

½ c water

½ Tbsp garlic powder with parsley

1 tsp basil