Buttery Parmesean Orzo

What a Super delicious and easy recipe! I found this recipe on www.laurainthekitchen.com She's and amazing Italian cook, I've tried ALOT of her recipes and this one just happens to be one of my favs! Enjoy!

Ingredients
2 ½ cups of Chicken Stock
1 cup of Orzo Pasta
1 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter
1 Tbsp of Fresh Parsley, chopped
4 Tbsp of Freshly
Grated Parmiggiano Reggiano
Salt and pepper to taste

Process,

1) Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the butter, once it melts add the orzo and cook it for about 3 to 4 minutes or until it develops a brown nutty color (stir constantly)

2) Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the orzo is fully cooked and the chicken stock has been absorbed.

3) Turn the heat off and add the cheese, parsley and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Beef Stew with Beer and Paprika

We've been hit with ALOT of snow the past few days, so of course, my husband is coming home cold, hungry and tired. And what better way to warm yourself up, than with a good hearty bowl of beef stew! I found this particular recipe on www.pioneerwoman.com Check out her blog if you already haven't, she has AMAZING recipes to try out!
Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 2 pounds Stew Meat
• 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 can Beer, 12 Ounce Can
• 4 cups Beef Stock (or 4 Cups Water + 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes)
• 2 cups Water (additional, If Needed)
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Sugar
• 4 whole Carrots, Washed, Unpeeled, And Roughly Sliced
• 4 whole New Potatoes, Quartered
• Minced Parsley (optional)

Directions:

Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown meat in two batches, setting aside on a plate when brown. Cut pieces in half. Set aside.

Add diced onions to the pot. Stir and cook for two or three minutes until softened, then add garlic for another minute. Pour in beer and beef stock, then add Worcestershire, tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar. Add beef back into the pot. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

*UPDATE: The liquid should cook down to a thicker state. If it gets too thick/reduces too much, add additional water as needed.

Add carrots and potatoes, then cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes. (If stew gets dry, just add a cup of hot water at a time to replenish the liquid.) Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Serve in bowls next to crusty French bread. Sprinkle with minced parsley, if desired.

Chocolate Pudding....SUPER easy and SUPER delicious!

I stumbled upon this recipe on youtube and fell in love with it right away. It was SOOO easy to make. VERY little ingredients and a recipe that is sure to melt any Chocolate lover's heart. =) Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1/2 C. heavy whipping cream
1/2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 C. mini marshmallows

Directions:
In a small saucepan, add the heavy cream and marshmallows and let it heat up until the marshmallows melt. Turn the heat off and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate melts and place this mixture into 2 small or 1 large glass cup.

Let it cool in the fridge for about 15 to 20 minutes and serve it topped with fresh berries and chocolate curls. Enjoy!