Cilantro Lime Rice

by kitchenrunway // February 12, 2013 // 3 Comments

Cilantro lime rice is simple one pot dish that is full of robust flavors. Sauteed onions, garlic and ginger adds an aromatic and savory touch to the rice. The rice is then lightly toasted in butter, cooked in chicken broth and infused with lime zest to add flavor and a refreshing twist. The rice is then fluffed with chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice to brighten up the dish. It’s a decadent way to dress up rice and wonderful served with sauteed shrimp.

Smart & Final and Proctor and Gamble (P&G) have teamed up together for a great promotion. Purchase $25 of P&G products at your local Smart & Final store and receive a T-Fal Caldero (valued at 39.99) from celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffmann’s Simply Delicioso line and some of her recipes by mail. This promotion is valid from 2/13/13 to 2/19/13. Visit the Smart & Final Social Circular to learn more about the promotion. I’ve used the caldero pot a few times now and I love it. It’s a 5.5 quart pot which is a great size and versatile. It can be used for cooking one pot meals, pastas, roasts and soups.

I love the deep red color of this caldero pot. Don’t be tempted to uncover the pot while the rice is cooking. The steam and moisture trapped inside the pot will help create a fluffy and tender rice dish.

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Roasted Tomato Soup inspired by Panera Bread

by kitchenrunway // December 19, 2012 // 4 Comments

The weather in Southern California is cooling down and we’re experiencing a few days of rain. It’s the perfect weather to cozy up with a warm and comforting bowl of tomato soup and a hot grilled cheese sandwich. This is exactly what I did last week for lunch. I headed to Panera Bread for a bowl of vegetarian creamy tomato soup and a “big kid grilled cheese”. The tomato soup is smooth and velvety. There are hints of oregano and red pepper, but the best part is the crunchy Asiago cheese croutons. If you’re wondering what a “big kid grilled cheese” is, it’s a scrumptious grilled cheese vamped up with lots of big and bold flavors. Gruyere, Vermont White Cheddar, organic sliced American cheese and Applewood- Smoked Bacon are sandwiched between two slices of All-Natural White Miche and grilled until crusty on the outside and gooey on the inside. It’s compliments the creamy tomato soup and makes for a wonderful vehicle to dip. Panera Bread has a philosophy of “Good goes in” and you can taste it in this soup and grilled cheese. I was inspired to make this comforting meal for Derrick this week. I’ve always wanted to make my own tomato soup. It’s a good feeling knowing exactly what you’re eating and that you made it with good fresh ingredients.

The fresh basil and roasted vegetables really shine in this soup.

asiago grilled cheese sandwich panera bread

Tomato Soup + Grilled Cheese = match made in heaven! I love how well Asiago cheese melts.... swoon!

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Oreo Cookie Balls

by kitchenrunway // December 18, 2012 // 4 Comments

Oreos are an all American treat that is enjoyed all year around but during the holidays it’s fun to dress up these classic cookies to add some festive flair. Oreo cookie balls or truffles are a simple concept but the results are pure decadence. Oreo cookies are finely crushed and mixed with cream cheese then rolled into bite size balls and dipped in chocolate. It’s a little bite of rich Oreo heaven.

The white chocolate dipped cookie balls were made using Candy Cane Oreos. The chocolate dipped cookie balls were made using original Oreo cookies.

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Holiday Granola and Silpat & Nutmeg Mill Giveaway

by kitchenrunway // December 12, 2012 // 131 Comments

It’s the holiday season and granola is a fun treat to make to share with your friends and family. It can be packaged in cute mason jars for gifting and the best part is that’s easy to make. This holiday granola is punched up with aromatic nutmeg and cinnamon which are are the perfect holiday spices. Pecans, cranberries, dates, maple syrup and white chocolate chips adds texture and a touch of sweetness to the granola. The scent of it baking just makes the house smell festive. I made this granola three times last week and fed it to my co-workers. We’ve been snacking on this holiday granola at work, used it as an ice cream or yogurt topper and it’s great with milk. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet and so delicious! To top it all off just in time for the holiday baking season, we’re giving away one (1) Silpat half sheet non-stick baking mat and one (1) William Bound Nutmeg Mill with (1) 1.5 oz tube of Whole Nutmegs. (a $70.00 value)

It's great for breakfast or a snack during the day!

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Taylor Thursday & Zuke’s Lil Links Giveaway

by kitchenrunway // December 6, 2012 // 45 Comments

Taylor is serious. She wants you to enter to win these fabulous treats!

Happy Holidays! Taylor would like to share one of her new favorite treats with you, Zuke’s Lil Links! They’re little sausage shaped treats that are grain free and are packed with antioxidants. Lil Links come in three flavors: Chicken & Apple, Pork & Apple and Rabbit & Apple. Taylor loves them all. They’re soft treats that are the perfect size for this golden retriever mix. These treats are a healthier option for your dog because there are no by-product meals, artificial colors, flavors or added animal fat. You can learn more about Zuke’s from our previous post and giveaway. Zuke’s is an American company based in Colorado and a portion of the sales are donated in memory of Zuke, the owner’s dog, to the Dog & Cat Cancer Fund. I love that a portion goes back to help dogs and cats in need.