... which is roughly translated from Turkish as "What to do with too many golden raisins".
We are in the throes of getting ready to move, and one of the most difficult things is using up as much food as possible before leaving. As we discussed this concept the other night, my husband looked in the cupboard and asked, "How are we going to use all these golden raisins?" Here were my answers. Enjoy!
Turkish Style Chicken (serves 10)
Chicken, cut up (about 2 breasts and 3 thighs, skinless and visible fat removed)
2 Tbs olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves, broken in half
1 tsp ground coriander
2 cups (1 lb) long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 or 2 bell peppers, diced
1 large can diced tomatoes, half drained
1/2 tsp ground cumin
pinch of saffron, broken
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 cups chicken stock, boiling
Cook chicken in oil (adding salt and pepper if desired) till browned and cooked through. Remove and keep in a bowl. Add onions to oil in pan and cook over medium heat till soft. Add garlic, bay leaves and coriander. Stir in rice till coated with oil. Add bell peppers and cook a few minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cumin and saffron. Add raisins. Return chicken to pan. Pour in 2 cups boiling stock and cover pan. Turn down heat and simmer 20 minutes. Top with a few drops of Tabasco sauce if desired. Serve hot (although we like it even better reheated the next day).
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (makes about 48)
1 cup (2 sticks) butter at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups flour
3 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups raisins (soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes and drained if you have time)
Preheat oven to 350ยบ and line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and yolk, one at a time beating between each. Mix in vanilla. Add cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Add flour and oats, mixing well. Stir in raisins.
Form into balls the size of a ping-pong ball and set on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 12-14 minutes till golden brown and still soft.
3 comments:
Now I need to find golden raisins in the house, but most likely I'll need to go buy them. That sounds sooooo good. Wonder if the kids will eat it. That just sounds so yummy!
You can use regular raisins, too! The chicken and rice dish is generally liked by kids... or maybe mine are just used to it. The flavors are not too strong.
The chicken recipe is now on my to-do list. Looks great! Good luck with the move!
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