Quick Chicken Pho Soup

Warm up to a BIG Bowl of “Chicken Pho Soup” it’s super simple to make guys. And is great for kicking or preventing the common cold? give it a try!

This Chicken Pho Soup is allot like basic chicken noodle soup, in the sense that it has chicken broth and chicken along with noodles in it. However it has a Vietnamese twist that your sure to love.

Anyone can make Vietnamese food and this soup is no different. The difference between this soup and those that come from the street vendors in Vietnam is the stock. In Vietnam they make the stock from scratch which I am not going to lie is delicious, but time consuming.

Making any kind of Pho Soup from scratch can take hours.

My recipe will have this soup on the table for you in under 30 minutes, so I encourage you to use your favorite chicken stock for this recipe. The better the stock the better the soup of course.

I like to spice my soup up by adding chili paste! If you don’t like spice just omit the chili paste.
 

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Thai Chicken Noodle Soup with Mushrooms

This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup with Mushrooms is absolutely delicious. I tend to make this soup more over the traditional chicken noodle these days. So if you like all those Thai flavors too then your sure to like this soup.

There is a possibility you where searching for a basic chicken noodle soup recipe and accidently stumbled upon this recipe.

Now you may be thinking… “Thai Chicken Noodle” never heard of it? but that sounds good.

Well don’t let the name scare you, even if your not feeling so great this soup is sure to make you feel just as good as the traditional chicken noodle soups out there.

Because it has all the same elements of any chicken noodle soup, with the addition of coconut milk, red Thai curry paste (see below my favorite kind) and a few other elements.

Packed with immune boosting ingredients this soup will leave you feeling good and craving more.

 
I can literally eat this for days, it’s that good! So if you like Thai food as much as me then you are sure to enjoy this soup. Don’t forget those limes it just works, trust me.

 

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Salmon with Orzo

This Salmon with Cheesy Orzo pasta is really satisfying and is super easy to make. Growing up I loved macaroni and cheese, the box stuff. 

I know I know, it’s not good for you. So that is why I now make the grown up version = Cheesy Orzo! Pair that with a healthy salmon fillet and you will be in comfort food heaven.

To pull this dish together, we will start by cooking the orzo in a medium saucepan to tenderize it. Then adding some chopped spinach near the end, along with fresh parmesan and jalapeno cheese cheese.

The two cheese really give it a nice texture and flavor, so be sure to use both. You can always substitute the jalapeno cheese for mozzarella if you prefer a more mellow tasting orzo.

Once the orzo is fully cooked, you will remove it and set aside. To finish pan sear each salmon fillet in a little olive oil and some seasonings before serving!

This delicious meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. So follow along Salmon lovers, this recipe is sure to impress. If you end up giving this recipe a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!

To make the Salmon and Orzo:

If your wanting to accompany this dish with orzo pasta. Then make sure you start by cooking that first, and once it’s cooked set aside.

Notes: Squeeze a little bit of fresh lemon juice over top for a little tang if desired.

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JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS

This Jamaican Rice and Peas is comfort food for most people who live and love the island life. It is also super simple to make and real tasty! 

Serve with some Jamaican Jerk Chicken and you will have a meal fit for a King & Queen.

Looking for other Jamaican inspired recipes? Try my Jamaican Coconut Shrimp Curry or Jamaican Goat.

Also note that the lime addition is optional. 

WHICH BEANS FOR JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS

Traditional Jamaican rice and peas calls for dried red kidney beans.

If your in a hurry you can use canned instead.

However like to use the dry, simply soak them in water overnight and they will be ready to go!

HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN COCONUT RICE AND PEAS

This recipe is a tried and true recipe: I have made it several times in the past year. 

You will want to have on hand:

  1. Kidney beans, the dry variety must be soaked for a min of 8 hours. I prefer to use the canned as it makes for a quicker side dish.
  2. Fresh Coconut Milk, the less liquidly variety is best. 
  3. Scotch Bonnet pepper, I prefer to use the sauce as it saves my hands and eyes from burning. 
  4. Long grain rice
  5. Onions, garlic and spices.

Also, when you are shopping for coconut milk.

Look for a cream vs a milk.

The milks tend to be more liquidly and you can test this by shaking the can. 

Jamaican rice and peas/beans is not only healthy for you it’s very versatile dish.

This recipe is often served alongside other Jamaican main dishes.

Below you will find a list of my other favorite Jamaican recipes as well.

Also, go ahead and serve this with an ice cold bottle of “Red Stripe Beer” Jamaica’s most popular beer.

COCONUT RICE AND PEAS INSTANT POT

Yes, you can also prepare this in the instant pot. 

Because traditionally for this recipe calls for the kidney beans to be soaked overnight in water and then boiled up the next day.

But doing this in the instant pot can help to tenderize them faster. 

HOW TO COOK JAMACIAN RICE AND PEAS IN THE INSTANT POT

  • You will simply start by sauteing the onion till soft in oil and then adding in the garlic.
  • Then add in the rinsed and strained rice, coconut milk/cream, water and spices. 
  • Stir till combined then and the beans on-top and do not stir. Rather close the lid and pressure cook the whole pot for 7 minutes. 
  • Once it has cooked, allow the steam to remove safety and serve with lemon wedges.

I hope you enjoy fi yuh Jamaican rice and peas!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS

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Greek Chicken and Potatoes

This Greek Chicken and Potato recipe is baked all in one dish. And really takes no effort at all from start to finish. 

Well unless you are the farmer… but i’m guessing not? If you are… from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!

In our home we like to eat Greek food every so often, it’s such a healthy cuisines and so very tasty.

This dish is made with a few simple seasonings that will bring in the depth of flavor you crave in Greek food. 

This is the fastest version of a traditional home cooked Greek meal, there is no BBQ or Kabobs involved here.

Just one baking pan and a few ingredients that you’re sure to have in your spice rack.

I prefer to use a mix of fresh and dry spices, however you can use whatever you have on hand.

Included below is my super delicious recipe for homemade Dill & Mint TZATZIKI sauce which goes excellent with this meal.

I will provide a link at the bottom for that recipe, if anybody is interested.

If you never had this before, I encourage you to give it a go as it’s a super simple meal and yet good enough to serve a crowd! 

Note: Homemade TZATZIKI sauce goes excellent with this dish.

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