Kittencals Parmesan Orzo Recipes

KITTENCAL'S PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, add in onion, thyme and red pepper flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add in orzo and cook stirring with a wooden spoon until orzo is slightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
• Slowly add in the chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
• Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.

KITTENCAL'S LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a pot.
• Add in the orzo or rice; simmer uncovered until the orzo or rice is cooked (about 10 minutes).
• In a medium heat-proof bowl whisk together eggs and lemon juice until frothy.
• Remove a ladle of hot broth from the pot and slowly add the broth to the egg mixture whisking vigorously; pour the mixture back into the hot soup.
• Remove immediately from the heat (DO NOT LET BOIL!).
• Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

KITTENCAL'S PARMESAN GARLIC BREAD OR GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°F.
• ** FOR GARLIC BREAD; cut slices down the length of the bread about 1-inch intervals without cutting all the way through.
• In a bowl, combine the softened butter with garlic, parsley and Parmesan cheese; mix well to combine.
• Spread the butter/garlic mixture between bread slices, and then on the top of the loaf (you may sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top of the loaf if desired).
• Wrap the bread in heavy-duty foil leaving the top partially uncovered.
• Bake until heated through (about 15 minutes).
• ** FOR GARLIC TOAST; slice the bread into slices, then spread the garlic butter mixture over the top of each slice of bread, then sprinkle more Parmesan cheese over the top of each slice or you can sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top in place of the Parmesan.
• Place onto a baking sheet and bake (350 degrees F) until lightly toasted to desired doneness.
• Serve warm.
• TO MAKE AHEAD: Combine all ingredients (except the bread) store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze in a covered container ----- this bread can be made without the addition of the Parmesan cheese if desired, but of course it's better with the cheese!