Dinner Recipes, Fish Recipes, Home Page Slider, Maryann's Press Interviews (Print), Maryann's Press Interviews (TV & Radio), The Plumeria Cafè, The Writer's Pantry

Kate’s Orzo Salad (PBS-TV, VenturaCountyStar.com)

In addition to my passion for cooking, if you don’t already know this about me, I have a passion for writing – everything from screenplays, to television, cookbooks, newspapers, and magazines…and in Spring 2017, my first novel, “Lady in the Window” was published.

“Lady in the Window” is available in bookstores and online:

Barnes & Noble

Amazon

In “Lady in the Window,” the main character, Kate Grace, a lifestyle journalist, loves to cook. She makes this yummy recipe, a tasty Orzo Salad, for her friend Olivia. I hope you enjoy the recipe.

CLICK the PHOTO BELOW to WATCH “Kate’s Orzo Salad” Recipe video in Maryann’s Simply Delicious Living column @VenturaCountyStar.com

HOW TO WATCH Simply Delicious Living

WATCH the show on PBS-TV (Southern California), Roku, YouTube & right here! Click here for more information on Show Markets.

CLICK HERE to Find out more about “Lady in the Window” a novel by Maryann Ridini Spencer

Find out more & JOIN Maryann’s Book & Cooking Club (FREE)

Kate’s Orzo Salad

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Servings 4

Ingredients

1.5 lbs. jumbo shrimp, cooked, deveined, and thawed (minus shrimp for Vegans or Vegetarians)
1.5 c. orzo for 4 cooked to package instructions
1/2 c. onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, diced
1 1/4 c. Roma tomatoes, diced
2 T. butter (vegan or other)
1/3 c. fresh basil, diced
red chili pepper flakes, a dash or two
1 c. artichoke hearts (in water, drained) and diced
1/2 c. sundried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
2 T. capers (optional)
1/2 c. Kalamata olives, sliced in half
1 T. Italian seasoning blend
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
organic extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Cook orzo to package instructions
Drizzle olive oil into a skillet on the stovetop over low heat.
Add onion and garlic and sauté until slightly golden.
Add Roma tomatoes, basil, butter, pepper flakes, artichoke hearts, shrimp, and sundried tomatoes and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Add capers (optional), olives, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, Mix and taste. If needed, mix in more seasonings to desired taste.
Serve immediately!

Notes

This dish is excellent as a main course or side dish. Serve it hot or cold! Store leftovers in the fridge. It’s incredible the next day after the flavors marinate.

Tip for leftovers: This dish can also be served with balsamic or white wine vinegar (to taste).

For other RECIPES from Maryann’s novel, “Lady in the Window,” visit The Plumeria Café on Maryann’s Simply Delicious Living blog, RIGHT HERE!

Google+