Hi again, Sean :-)

Sean Dennis wrote to Ben Collver:

Tomorrow (Thursday), I have four appointments in a row at the VA. Not my favorite way to spend the day but it saves me gas not having to drive to a bunch of appointments seperately. Bringing my little (12.6") laptop with me
to help me pass the two hours between the third and fourth appointment.

Here's a couscous-involved recipe I'd like to try sometime as I love both chicken and artichokes.

Title: Couscous with Chicken and Artichokes

Wow that's a lot of time at the VA. Was the laptop offline? Or do you
have connectivity while you wait? Back when i was house sitting, my
laptop worked surprisingly well tethered to the phone acting as a WIFI
hotspot.

Here's an artichoke & chicken recipe. No couscous in this one.

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Title: Chicken Breasts & Artichokes With Fettuccini
Categories: Chicken, Pasta
Servings: 4

4 Chicken breast halves;
- skinless, boneless
Salt & pepper
6 tb Butter
1 c Chicken broth
2 tb Sherry wine vinegar or
- red wine vinegar;
- up to 3 tb
1 Can Maria artichoke hearts;
- drained & rinsed
1/2 c Heavy cream
1 lb Fettuccine
1 Egg yolk
1 tb Water
1 tb Fresh parsley; chopped

Rinse and dry chicken breasts, salt, and pepper. Melt 1 tb butter in non-aluminum skillet over low heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with
1 tb vinegar. Cover and cook over low heat until cooked, 3 minutes
each side. Remove and keep warm covered with foil.

Add 1 tb butter to skillet, add artichoke hearts and saute until
warmed. Remove and set aside.

Deglaze pan by stirring 1 tb vinegar into skillet. Add chicken broth
and simmer, stirring until broth is reduced by half. Add cream,
stirring, and reduce liquid again by 1/3rd. Boil and drain fettuccine
and reserve.

In saucepan, toss with remaining 4 tb butter. Season to taste. Beat
egg yolk in small bowl with 1 tb cold water until foamy, whisk into
hot sauce. Remove skillet from heat, whisking constantly. Sauce must
not boil after egg is added. Can add more vinegar to taste. Season as
desired. Stir in parsley.

Arrange chicken and artichokes on bed of fettuccine. Serve with green
salad.

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Hi Sean,

I think this recipe was a paste-o. Here's a recipe with a title that matches the subject line.

Title: Autumn Rarebit Soup

Yeah, that was a keycombo fumble. I was really tired when I was
posting those recipes. I've been running around today with doctors' appointments and what-not for the last six hours, driving all over,
and I'm exhausted. I remember when I really enjoyed doing that...

This is the first Fido I've gotten in about 3 weeks. Missed it but been
busy getting ready, then hitting the road last Wednesday. Went up to
western NY to visit my MIL, Stephen's siblings and their spouses. While
there we had 3 of our favorite meals from that area--sushi from Taste of
Japan (introduced to us by the late Nancy Backus), Italian at Red
Fideleo's in Greece and beef on kimmelweck at a hole in the wall place
outside of Brockport. Started back to NC yesterday, stopped in
Morgantown, WVA and got Asian bowls at a place next to the Wal-Mart
where we boondocked. We'rein Sparta, NC now for a radio net get together
and will be home on Sunday.

Title: Couscous 'n' Garlic Shrimp
Categories: Seafood, Pasta, Citrus, Vegetables, Cheese
Yield: 5 Servings

Looks good. We've been using up some Israeli couscous; I think we've got
just enough for a couple more meals and then I'll go back to the
Moroccan style. I checked my freezer before we left; looks like I don't
have any Moroccan chicken left so I'll make some up in the next few
weeks. I generally do a double recipe so I can put about 3 meal's worth
into the freezer, just make up couscous as I need when serving.

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Ruth Haffly wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

This is the first Fido I've gotten in about 3 weeks.

You've been really busy, haven't you? It's good to see you out and about. I have been helping my parents out: my dad had cataract surgery and a stent placed in his left eye last week and is doing well. He'll have the right eye worked on next week. My A1C is now down to 7% so I am going to have the foot stabilization surgery I've been wanting for saeven years now done in January, so I'll be recovering at the VA for three months or so.

I had a shot in my left eye today and the retina specialist (a MD) told me
that the retinal swelling I have in both eyes is going down. I'm glad
because I cannot get new glasses until the swelling has disappeared. The vision in my left eye has changed again---it's the one that was damaged when
I had my firast heart attack in 2022---and I need a new pair of glasses to compensate.

Looks good. We've been using up some Israeli couscous; I think we've
got just enough for a couple more meals and then I'll go back to the Moroccan style. I checked my freezer before we left; looks like I don't have any Moroccan chicken left so I'll make some up in the next few
weeks. I generally do a double recipe so I can put about 3 meal's worth into the freezer, just make up couscous as I need when serving.

I don't know the difference between those two styles of couscous...honestly,
I didn't know there were different versions!

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Title: Couscous Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Pecorino Cheese
Categories: Pulses, And, Grains
Yield: 1 Servings

1/3 c Chopped shallots or green
-onions
1 tb Slivered garlic
2 c Sliced Shiitake mushrooms;
-stems removed
2 tb Olive oil
2 c Large Israeli type couscous
1/2 c Dry white wine
4 c Rich chicken or vegetable
-stock
1 tb Grated lemon zest
1/2 c Seeded diced firm ripe
-tomato
1/4 c Chopped chives
1/2 c Freshly grated Pecorino
-cheese

MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
Grilled or roasted fresh
-wild mushrooms such as
-Morel or Oyster and grilled
-scallions if desired

Saute the shallots, garlic and Shiitakes in olive oil until lightly
colored. Add the couscous and saute for a minute or two longer. Add
the wine and 1 cup of the stock and stir occasionally until liq uid is
absorbed. Add remaining stock and continue to cook and stir
occasionally until stock is nearly absorbed (about 10 minutes). Stir
in lemon zest, tomatoes, chives and cheese and serve immediately in
warm bowls topped with grilled mushrooms and scallions if using.
Yield: 6 serving

Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8749

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #939 by The Meades
<kmeade@idsonline.com> on Nov 30, 1997

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Title: Autumn Harvest Couscous
Categories: Vegetarian, Main dish
Yield: 8 Servings

6 md Leeks with 4 inches of
-greens left on
1 tb White vinegar
12 c Vegetable broth
4 tb Olive oil
8 lg Cilantro sprigs; washed,
6 -roots and stems bruised
9 Garlic cloves; peeled and
-lightly bruised
3 Cinnamon sticks; each 3 "
-long
2 ts Cumin
2 ts Curry powder
1/4 ts Saffron threads; crumbled
1 ts Coarse salt
6 md Carrots; peeled, halved]
-lengthwise, and cut into
-2" lengths
3 Russet potatoes; peeled and
-cut into quarters
1/2 lb Turnips, small, white;
-peeled and quartered
3 sm Yellow onions; peeled and
-halved
2 md Zucchinis;ends trimmed
3 lg Tomatoes, ripe; cored and
-quartered
1 cn Garbanzo beans (16 oz);
-rinsed and drained
1 c Pitted prunes; halved
1/2 c Golden raisins
3 tb Cilantro leaves; chopped
8 c Couscous; cooked

1. Trim roots off leeks. Cut a 2-inch "X"{ throught he white bulb
and a 3-inch "X" through the green ends.
Place leeks in a bowl and cover with water and 1 T vinegar.Soak for
30 minutes to remove any sand.Drain and rinse under running water.
Reserve.

2. While the leeks are soaking, prepare athe seasoned broth. Place
broth, olvie oil, cilantro sprigs, garlic, cinnamon sticks,
cumin,ciurry powder, saffron and salt in a very large, heavy pot.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Place reserved leeks, carrots, potatoes, turnips and onions into
the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Using a potato peeler, peel zucchini lengthwise at intervals to
make 3 or 4 stripes in the skin. Cut zucchii into 1 1/2-inch lengths.

5. Add zucchini, tomatoes, garbanzos, prunes and raisins.Stir gently
so that vegetables don't break up.
Cook for 30 minutes.

6. Just before serving, gently heat vegetables and broth through.
Stir in 3 TBS of the chopped cilantro.
Spoon cooked couscous into shallow bowls and top with vegetables and
broth. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of chopped cilantro.
Serve hot.

Per serving: 526 cal; 9 g fat; 0 chol

Parade Magazine, Oct. 24, 1993/MM by DEEANNE

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Hi Sean,

This is the first Fido I've gotten in about 3 weeks.

You've been really busy, haven't you? It's good to see you out and

Actually this is our first trip since we got back from our spring trip.
Went to the RV/Radio net rally, Hamvention (Steve went to that; I stayed
back and finished a sewing project for my MIL's birthday, our next stop
in western NY.) and up to New England. Came back south by way of
Virginia and the Outer Banks of NC. For this trip we went up to see my
MIL and Stephens's siblings/spouses and down to Sparta, NC for The
Friendly Bunch Conversation Group's annual get together. Home tomorrow!

about. I have been helping my parents out: my dad had cataract
surgery and a stent placed in his left eye last week and is doing
well. He'll have the right eye worked on next week. My A1C is now
down to 7% so I am going to have the foot stabilization surgery I've
been wanting for saeven years now done in January, so I'll be
recovering at the VA for three months or so.

Sounds good. After my cataract surgeries I tried getting by with just
glasses for reading/other close up work for a couple of years. Got tired
of doing the put on/take off/put on/take off routine so my eye dr
reccommended full time glasses with just the lower part of the lenses
corrected for close up & reading. Saves a lot of "where did I put my
glasses?" hassle.

I had a shot in my left eye today and the retina specialist (a MD)
told me that the retinal swelling I have in both eyes is going

down. SD> I'm glad SD> because I cannot get new glasses until the
swelling has disappeared. SD> The vision in my left eye has changed
again---it's the one that was SD> damaged when I had my firast heart
attack in 2022---and I need a new SD> pair of glasses to compensate.

So in a few months you'll be seeing much better! A couple of years ago
my retina specialist said that things have stabilised (epiretinal
membranes in both eyes) so I didn't need yearly appointments--just come
back if something goes wrong.

Looks good. We've been using up some Israeli couscous; I think we've
got just enough for a couple more meals and then I'll go back to the Moroccan style. I checked my freezer before we left; looks like I don't have any Moroccan chicken left so I'll make some up in the next few
weeks. I generally do a double recipe so I can put about 3 meal's worth into the freezer, just make up couscous as I need when serving.

I don't know the difference between those two styles of couscous...honestly, I didn't know there were different versions!

Israeli couscous is little balls, about the size of BBs, takes about
15-20 minutes to cook. Moroccan couscous is a very fine grain, tkes
about 5 minutes to cook. Both of them need about 5 minutes of "standing
time" after cooking. Just a personal preference for the Moroccan style
for us.


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Sean Dennis wrote to All:

Title: Autumn Harvest Couscous

I think this recipe was a paste-o. Here's a recipe with a title that
matches the subject line.

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Title: Autumn Rarebit Soup
Categories: Soups, Vegetables, Cheese
Yield: 6 Servings

5 c Pumpkin or squash; cooked
2 1/2 c Chicken stock
1 1/2 c Light beer
2 tb Butter
1 lg Onion; chopped
3 cl Garlic; crushed
1 c Sharp Cheddar cheese;
- shredded
1/4 c Pumpkin seeds
Salt & pepper

Dotted throughout Canada are small inns that care passionately
about the food they serve. This velvety fall soup offers a warm
welcome to guests at the Orchid Trail Inn near Wiarton, Ontario.

In large heavy saucepan, bring pumpkin and stock to a boil; reduce
heat to medium, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. In
a blender or food processor, puree in batches.

In clean saucepan, combine pumpkin puree with beer; bring to boil
over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer for
5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium low heat,
cook onion and garlic; stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add to pumpkin mixture; stir in cheese and simmer gently, partially
covered, for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile in skillet over medium heat, cook pumpkin seeds, shaking
pan often, for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.

Season soup with salt to taste. Garnish with pepper and pumpkin
seeds.

Recipe by Elizabeth Baird

Recipe FROM: Orchid Trail Inn, Wiarton, Ontario

Posted by: Anne MacLellan

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