ORZO AND MUSHROOMS AND SWISS CHARD WOW!!!! ENJOY DAN:

ORZO WITH MUSHROOMS AND SWISS CHARD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound TRADER JOES orzo

3 tablespoons butter

1-1/2-pounds baby portabella mushrooms

1 onions, diced

12 ounces fresh Swiss chard, stems removed and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons corn-starch

3 cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon salt

1/4-teaspoon white pepper

1/8-teaspoon nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cook orzo to the package directions.

2.   Set aside.

3.   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-heat.

4.   Add mushrooms and onions, stirring occasionally for 12 minutes.

5.   Add Swiss chard, stirring until wilted about 3 minutes.

6.   Mix together cornstarch with 1/3-cup chicken stock.

7.   Meanwhile in the drained pots add 2 tablespoons butter, cornstarch mixture cook 2 minutes.

8.   Pour in the remaining chicken stock, stirring constantly.

9.   Bring to a simmer and simmer for 7-8 minutes.

10.                Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.

11.                Stir in mushroom Swiss chard mixture and orzo.

12.                Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:      BON-APPETITE!!