Dinner Tonight---Green Chicken and Rice( from my Dear Friend Nicole)

*This recipe is amazing!!!! Try it. you'll see!!! Thanks Nicole. Love you and miss you bunches!!!

Mexican Green Rice

Saute 1/2 c. chopped yellow onion and 1 t. minced garlic in 1 T olive oil. Add 1 c. White long grain rice(I used brown rice). Lightly toast. Add 1 bunch of pureed cilantro(blend in blender with a bit of olive oil) Add 1 1/2 c. chicken broth(can use water also)

Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 17 minutes. Fluff. Serve

Spicy Garlic Marinade for Chicken, Seafood or Tofu

1 bunch cilantro

1 large whole head garlic, minced( or 2 t. from jar)

2 T coarse black pepper

1 t curry powder

1/4 t crushed red chili pepper

1/4 c. peanut oil( i used canola)

1/3 c. soy sauce

Mix all ingredients in blender. Pour into flat baking dish. Add meat and marinate overnight.( i did 2 hours and it was yummy but its even tastier doing it overnight)

Next day,pull chicken out of fridge 15-20 minutes before Barbecuing.