Clam Pilaf
"This is a recipe I've had for at least 30 years. My sister gave it to me way back when. I've tweaked it just a bit. Brown rice makes this super healthy, but I also like to use an arborio rice sometimes for a change of pace. This actually goes a long way and fills you up pretty well. Great for the diet-conscious."
photo by JackieOhNo!
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 (12 ounce) can baby clams or (6 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or 1 cup cooked arborio rice
directions
- In a medium skillet or saucepan, cook onion in broth until tender. Add remaining ingredients, except rice, and simmer, covered, until heated through. Divide onto 2 plates, each holding 1/2 cup rice.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
