This chicken white bean chili is the perfect fall comfort food. It is packed with vegetables and is perfect for warming you up on the cool, crisp fall days. Extremely versatile and so delicious, you’ll want this in your rotation all fall long.
…Hawaiian Pizza Pasta Salad
Imagine being able to turn your favorite pizza flavor into the best pasta salad you’ve ever had! That’s exactly what this Hawaiian Pizza Pasta Salad is! This pasta salad recipe has it all, from sweet pineapple, green peppers, tangy bbq sauce, to Canadian bacon! Everyone will love this Hawaiian Pizza Pasta Salad recipe!
Mathlete loves Hawaiian pizza. There is something about the combination of pineapple and ham that he can’t resist. Since it is summer, we end up a lot of picnics and BBQs and not very many pizza parties. So, I decided to turn his favorite pizza into a pasta salad. This Hawaiian pizza pasta salad is always a favorite at our house and is sure to be one in yours too!
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
This creamy tuna pasta salad is the perfect thing for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep! With crunch a little crunch and lots of creamy dressing, you won’t be able to put the bowl down.
…21 Tasty Ways to Use Leftover Rice
Leftover rice is the secret ingredient to some really tasty recipes. It is also the key to making a delicious meal when you are short on time. These 21 tasty ways to use leftover rice will ensure you never throw away extra rice again.
…Chicken Alfredo Flatbread
A chicken Alfredo flatbread is the perfect alternative to ordering pizza on a Friday night. Customize the topping to make this recipe your own.
Friday nights are usually when we eat pizza in our house. But, I get bored of the same old takeout pizza order each week and like to change it up with make your pizza nights at home. One of my favorites ones to make at home is this chicken alfredo flatbread.
…Lemon Basil Baked Chicken Drumsticks
These baked chicken drumsticks are the perfect weeknight dinner recipe! With an easy marinade packed with fresh lemon flavors, this baked chicken recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
…29 Holiday Party Recipes
Hosting a holiday party doesn’t have to be stressful but it DOES have to include delicious holiday party recipes! Below is a combination of 29 party recipes that would be perfect for the holidays.
…21 Easy Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
Busy schedule? Grab a rotisserie chicken (or 2) during your grocery run and save your dinners by making one of these 21 easy rotisserie chicken recipes.
We’re headed back to school in our area in 2 weeks and that means crazy schedules kick back in. I still like to skip the fast food line and take out when we can and meals using rotisserie chicken are perfect for getting dinner done quickly.
…19 Mimosa Recipes Perfect for Spring
Mimosas are the perfect spring cocktail. With Easter and Mother’s Day coming up, what better time to check out some new mimosa recipes. I promise you’ll love them all.
Spring is here which means one very important thing. No, I am not talking about the time change, budding flowers, or even warmer weather. I’m talking about mimosas!
…Cheesy Lobster Orzo
Get ready to spoil your Valentine this year with a restaurant worthy meal made right at home. Cheesy Lobster Orzo is one part risotto, one part mac and cheese, and equal parts delicious.
We typically don’t go out on Valentine’s Day for dinner. The restaurants are always too crowded and the prix fix menus are too pricey. Instead, we pick a recipe, like this cheesy lobster orzo, that feels like a restaurant meal but is easy to make at home.
This dish was inspired by a visit to a restaurant in Philadelphia a few years ago. We were at a party and they were passing around little spoons of orzo macaroni and cheese. I fell in love instantly and knew I needed to make it at home.
This version has large chunks of lobster added in. You can easily substitute crab, shrimp, or leave out the protein all together. Either way, this dish will be delicious.
The best combination for a cheesy orzo recipe, in my opinion, is a mix of white cheddar, Parmesan, and shredded Gruyere. I’ve also made this with Jarlsberg in place of the cheddar and it was equally yummy.
If you like this cheesy lobster orzo recipe, you should also check out these other great date night recipes:
- Braised Short Ribs
- Roasted Beet and Blue Cheese Tart
- Walnut Crusted Pork Tenderloin
- Braised Balsamic Beef
- Maryland Crab Cakes
Of course, no Valentine’s dinner or date night meal is complete without some delicious desserts to end the meal. Be sure to check out some of these super yummy options:
- Raspberry Lava Cake
- Red Velvet Truffle Oreo Hearts
- Chocolate Strawberry Hearts
- Strawberry Prosecco Cupcakes
- No Bake Turtle Cheesecake
If you make this cheesy orzo mac and cheese or any other recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram or Twitter.
Cheesy Lobster Orzo
Cheesy lobster orzo is a delicious, restaurant worthy meal that you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 3/4 cups broth or stock
- 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
- 3/4 lb cooked lobster meat, broken into chunks
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add shallot and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant.
- Add orzo and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in wine and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in all three cheeses and lobster. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 417mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 24g