KITCHEN TABLE

Chicken, Basil, and Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto

Jennifer Rawley Crow,
Vail, Colorado
Serves 4

This is good with a crusty bread and green salad.

2 boneless, skinless
chicken breasts
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup white wine
5 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
11/2 cups arborio rice
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 tablespoons green onions, chopped into
1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons chopped
black olives
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, marinated in olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated
parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces. In the bottom of a steamer pot, mix the water and lemon juice and a dash each of the wine and chicken broth. Steam the chicken until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with oil. Add the remaining white wine and cook until all the wine is absorbed. Add 1/2 cup of the remaining stock and cook, stirring frequently until the stock is absorbed. Continue adding the stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. With the second addition of stock, add the dried herbs and green onions. With the third addition, add the olives, tomatoes, and basil. With the final addition, add the chicken. When done, stir in the cheese and top with pepper to taste.

Dilly Hungarian Pizza (Turós Lepény)

Renie Burghardt,
Doniphan, Missouri
Serves 3 to 4

My grandmother made this pizza often for us in Hungary when I was a little girl. This version, which uses low-fat dairy products, is a delicious alternative to the usual pizza. A fresh fruit salad complements the dish. Jó Ètvágyat! (Good appetite!)

1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
21/4 cups flour
1 cup low-fat sour cream
5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
1 cup low-fat, small-curd cottage cheese
2 strips bacon