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CHICKEN GIZZARD AND RICE CASSEROLE 1 lb. chicken gizzards 1 pkg. Lipton long grain and wild rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup Salt and pepper Grated Cheddar cheese In medium saucepan cover gizzards with water. Bring to a boil and lower to simmer, 1-2 hours or until tender. Prepare rice according to package directions. Put rice in oven proof casserole. Add gizzards and soup. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GIZZARD SAUCE PIQUANTE 2-3 lbs. chicken gizzards 4 cans tomato sauce 1 1/2 c. chopped onions 1 c. chopped bell pepper 1/4 c. finely chopped garlic 1/2 c. chopped celery 2 tbsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 c. cooking oil Dash Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c. chopped green onion tops Parsley Salt & red pepper to taste Season gizzards with salt and pepper; set aside. In heavy pot, saute onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic in cooking oil. Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for approximately 30 minutes. Add gizzards and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for approximately 2 hours or until gizzards are tender. (Note: Add water as needed, since cooking will tend to thicken gravy.) Add onion tops and parsley. Serve over rice.
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