Rice Pilaf

4 Tbsp. butter
6 clothes garlic, minced
2 cups rice, uncooked
5 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. lemon juice

Preheat oven to 375º.

In a saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat.  Add garlic and rice and cook until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.  Stir in 2 cups of broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.  Pour mixture into a large casserole dish, cover and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and add remaining 3 cups of broth, stir, cover and bake for another 15 - 25 minutes, until water is absorbed and rice is tender.  Stir in lemon juice and fluff with a fork.

Mesquite Salmon

1 Weber Mesquite Marinade Mix seasoning packet
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lbs. salmon filets

Combine marinade mix, water and oil in a resealable plastic bag; mix well.  add meat, turning to coat.  Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator for 15 - 30 minutes.  Remove meat and discard remaining marinade.

Preheat oven to 350º.

Place filets in a hot, oven-safe frying pan*, on medium heat.  Brown filets on each side.  Frying tip:  When flesh is loose from pan, it's browned and ready to flip.

Place frying pan in oven and finish cooking for 5 - 7 minutes.  Do not overcook.  Fish is cooked when it flakes.

*If an oven-safe frying pan is not used, transfer filets to baking sheet before baking.

Vegetable Toscana Soup

1 lb. Italian Sausage
5 cans chicken broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled & sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
5 small red potatoes, cubed
1 can white beans
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Bacon bits
Kale, finely chopped

Brown sausage, keeping pieces large and not finely chopped;  drain, set aside.

Place broth in large pot and bring to a boil.  Add onion, carrots and celery.  Bring to a boil and boil for 4 minutes.  Add potatoes, bring to a boil and boil for 6 more minutes.  Add sausage, beans, garlic and cream.  Bring to a boil and remove from heat.  Add salt and pepper and desired amounts of bacon bits and kale before serving.