Best 7 Ritas Roast Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where flavors dance and aromas tantalize the senses! In this article, we embark on a delightful journey to discover the most delectable recipe for "Rita's Roast." Get ready to indulge your taste buds with a dish that promises to leave a lasting impression. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the essential steps and ingredients needed to create a "Rita's Roast" that will surely become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROAST BEEF GARDEN PITAS



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Showcasing lots of fresh veggies coated with horseradish mayonnaise, these packed pitas appeal to all. Men especially will like the hearty addition of roast beef.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1/3 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
DRESSING:
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Line pita halves with roast beef. In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, corn, cucumber, carrot, celery and onion., In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Fill pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RITA'S EGGS STRATA



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This is a wonderful recipe for a special occasion Brunch or Breakfast. Passed on to my by a dear friend, this has been a Christmas Morning tradition in my home for almost 10 years.

Provided by Kandi Byrd

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 slices stale white bread
¼ cup butter, softened
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Cut into quarters. Lay half of the bread, butter side down, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack. Layer the remaining bread over the cheese, and top with the other halves of the cheeses.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and milk. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, onion powder, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the cheese and bread. Cover, and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the strata uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 213.7 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 910.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

TRADITIONAL INDIAN RAITA



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Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Low Cal     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped seeded English hothouse cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.

RITA'S ROASTED PEACH SALSA



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This recipe is a little different, in a good way! I was experimenting in my kitchen and thought it was good enough to share! It's super easy to make and is just as easy to modify. I purposely omitted the broiler temperature, as broiling is done to taste.

Provided by ilovebaking

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Peach Salsa Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tomatoes, halved
1 small peach, halved and pitted
½ white onion, halved
½ red bell pepper, halved
½ yellow bell pepper, halved
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Arrange tomatoes, peach, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic on a baking sheet.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until vegetables and peach are browned and tender and tomato skins can be peeled off, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Dice the roasted vegetable and peach and transfer to a bowl. Add lemon juice, sugar, salt, and parsley; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 296.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

GRANDMA RITA'S RISOTTO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken gizzards
6 to 8 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
12 ounces water
2 cups long grain rice
Chunk of Parmesan, for shaving

Steps:

  • Boil gizzards in a small pot of water for 10 minutes. Drain and let cool and clean. Blend in food processor or blender until pieces are very small.
  • Simmer chicken broth in separate pot, keeping it hot.
  • Heat oil (medium heat) in a large saucepan. Add onions. Season with salt and pepper, and saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add gizzards, tomato paste and water. Season again with salt and pepper and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add rice and stir to coat. Add 1 cup of hot chicken broth. When the stock is absorbed into the rice, add 1 more cup (remember to stir the rice constantly during this process). Repeat until all broth is absorbed and the rice is tender. Add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve with Parmesan.

HURRICANE RITA POT ROAST



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I wasn't able to go grocery shopping because Rita had caused bare shelves in the stores so I looked into the freezer to see what I could use. There was a pot roast that seemed just the ticket. I thawed it out and this is the result! DW Sue really liked this one.

Provided by rickscott

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h15m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lbs pot roast
4 medium carrots, cut up
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut up
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup cabbage, chopped coarsely
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Place roast into crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 8-12 hours.
  • Serve with rice.
  • note: If using home made beef broth a litle salt may be needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1356.9, Fat 84.2, SaturatedFat 33.9, Cholesterol 308.8, Sodium 927, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 11.1, Protein 91.2

RITA'S ROOT VEGETABLE LATKES



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Make and share this Rita's Root Vegetable Latkes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 latkes, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup carrot, shredded (250 mL)
1 cup celery root, shredded (250 mL)
1 cup parsnip, shredded (250 mL)
1/2 cup leek, shredded (125 mL)
1 cup beet, rinsed and drained and shredded (250 mL)
2 cups idaho potatoes (500 mL) or 2 cups russet potatoes, shredded (500 mL)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup matzo meal (125 g)
1 teaspoon coarse salt (5 mL) or 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5 mL)
1/2 teaspoon coarsely grated black pepper (2 mL)
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine carrots, celery root, parsnip, leek and beets. Reserve.
  • In a food processor fitted with the steel S blade, pulse-process potatoes for 30 seconds. Add to shredded vegetables. Add eggs, matzoh meal, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Heat a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until a bit of mixture sizzles when dropped inches.
  • Form mixture into pancakes: use an ice-cream scoop, then flatten with spatula in pan. Let cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden on one side.
  • Flip and cook 6-8 minutes more until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 160.7, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 1.8

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish, so make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: Especially if you are a beginner, it's important to follow the recipe carefully. This will help you avoid any mistakes and ensure that your dish turns out well.
  • Use the Right Tools: Having the right tools can make a big difference in the cooking process. Make sure you have a sharp knife, a good cutting board, and other essential kitchen tools.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to season your food to taste. Taste the dish as you cook and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Don't Overcook Your Food: Overcooked food is tough and dry. Cook your food just until it is done, then remove it from the heat.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you'll be able to cook delicious meals at home like a pro. Just remember to follow these tips, and you'll be on your way to becoming a master chef.

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