Bernie's Bistro

Cat On Wife's Lap

2011-09-03T14:23:00.000-07:00

SPICY MOROCCAN CHICKEN

2011-06-23T15:07:00.001-07:00

Luscious 1-Pot Chicken

High protein, easy-to-make stew bursts with flavor and anti-oxidants. A green salad in addition makes an ideal meal.

SPICY MOROCCAN CHICKEN

2 tsps. each cinnamon, cumin, coriander

1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut bite-sized pieces

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 tsp. grated ginger root

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth

2 cups canned, chopped, no-salt added tomatoes

2 cans chick peas, rinsed

1/4up kalamata pitted olived, halved

1/4 cup raisins

2 Tbs. honey

1 bay leaf

1Tb. cinnamon

1/2 lemon, seeded, cut into 4 wedges

In a shallow bowl, combine 2 tsps cinnamon, cumin and coriander, plus cayenne pepper and salt. Dredge chicken in spices.

In large skillet, heat oil over mediem heat. Add chicken; saute until browned, turning once. Remove chicken.

Add onion to skillet; saute thee minutes. Add garlic, ginger and broth; saute 5 minutes.

Add all remaining ingredients and the chicken. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Serve in bowls with whole-wheat pitas. Makes 6 servings.

431 calories 31 g protein 45 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat (2 g saturated), 59 mg cholesterol, 7 g fiber, 879 mg sodium

Mrs. Chef Bernie says: "I really like this recipe...it has so many exotic flavors that go together so well! Think I can even make this one and will do so for my next gal-pals lunch...what fun!"

Guest Bloggers Invited!

2011-06-15T18:21:00.000-07:00

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Chef Bernie's Staff plans to consider people for "Guest Blogger" slots on his blog.

He is looking for people who love cooking and have a recipe or more they want to share.

This is an on-going project and we have no plan to end it.

BERNIE'S BISTRO PRESENTS

2011-05-26T16:16:00.001-07:00

Bernie's Bistro

2011-03-18T16:05:00.000-07:00

   Bernie's Bistro
   Spicy and Tasty Recipes Quick and Easy to Prepare!

   FREE RECIPES CONTESTS FOOD YOU WILL LOVE TO EAT

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Contest deadline: October 15, 2011
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WIN: Week-end for two at Bernie's Bistro and cook your recipe for Mr. & Mrs. Bernie! Bernie cooks for you also!

FIRST FREE EASY SPICY TASTY RECIPE!

MONGOLIAN CHICKEN
2 tsps. each cinnamon, cumin, coriander
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
Salt, to taste
1 1/3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
   cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp. grated ginger root
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
2 cups canned, chopped,
   no-salt-added tomatoes
2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 cup raisins
2 Tbs. honey
1 bay leaf
1 Tb. cinnamon
1/2 lemon, seeded
   cut into four wedges

   In a shallow bowl, combine 2 tsps. cinnamon, cumin and coriander, plus cayenne pepper and salt. Dredge chicken in spices.
   In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken: saute until browned, turning once. Remove chicken.
   Add onion to skillet; saute 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and broth; saute 5 minutes.
   Add all remaining ingredients and the chicken. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
   Serve in bowls with whole-wheat pitas.
   Serves 6 * PER SERVING: 431 calories, 31g protein. 45g carbohydrates, 1.5g fat (2g polyunsaturated), 59mg cholesterol, 7g fiber, 879mg sodium
Chef Bernie discovered this recipe in the Sunday USA Weekend recipes of the Arizona Republic. Find more great recipes, visit www.allrecipes.com.

Bernie's Bistro

2011-03-18T14:40:00.001-07:00