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Chicken, Cashew And Vegetable Stir-Fry
Try this delcicious looking chicken cashew stir fry for tonight’s dinner!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
2 tsp cornstarch
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp chopped ginger
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tbsp peanut (or sesame) oil
1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped cashews
Directions:
Cook rice as directed on package (omit added fat). Dissolve cornstarch in broth in a bowl; stir in hoisin and soy sauce; set aside.
California Beef Stir-Fry
Pair colorful antioxidant-rich peppers with juicy, pink beef and this meal looks as appetizing as a Bon Appétit cover. Fresh or frozen precut produce eliminates prep work, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time watching the Food Network. Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp jarred minced garlic 3/4 lb lean beef strips for stir-frying (pre-sliced in meat department) 4 c quick-cooking or boil-in-bag brown rice 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (optional) 2 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional) 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetables 1 container (5 oz) fresh diced tricolor peppers 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained 5 Tbsp stir-fry sauce 1 Tbsp vegetable oil Directions: Prepare rice according to package directions and cover to keep warm.Wild Mushroom Curry
I promised Kastarte2 that I would post some curry recipes, so here is one of my favorites. It is from a restaurant here in Seattle called Cafe Flora (hubby bought me their cookbook for Mother's Day last year!). I usually eat here once every few weeks!Satay Pork and Noodle Stir-Fry
I’ve made this a few times and we all really enjoy it. It’s fast and easy too.
Ingredients
500g fresh egg noodles*
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
500g pork fillet, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic, crushed
8 green onions, sliced thinly
¾ cup (180ml) beef stock
1/3 cup (95g) crunchy peanut butter**
¼ cup (60ml) sweet chilli sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
400g packet fresh asian-style stir-fry vegetables
Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water, stand until just tender; drain.
Chicken, Broccoli, and Cashew Stir-Fry
Start healthy eating with this waistline-trimming recipe. It has powers of MUFAs (monounsaturated fats) to create a serious flab-fighting meal. TIME: 40 minutes SERVINGS: 4 Ingredients: 3 c sm broccoli florets with short stems (about 1/2 lb crowns) 2 lg carrots, cut into thin diagonal slices (2 c) 5 oz soba noodles 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 3 lg cloves garlic, minced 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each), sliced crosswise 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 3 med scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 c) 1/2 c reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth 1/2 c raw, unsalted cashews (3 oz), lightly toasted (MUFA) Directions: Bring large pot of water to a boil.Five Veggie Stir Fry
This recipe is excellent for all budget types and tastes, provided, of course, that you're a fan of vegetables.
If you're not a fan of mushrooms, like me, feel free to substitute them out and find another vegetable you have around your house. We always have baby carrots and I usually try to snap up zucchini when I can.
Fire-Roasted Wild Salmon With Stir-Fried Brown Rice
This is a light-but-not-skimpy dish at Miraval, a health resort where guests dine for healthy dishes like the one above. Prep: 15 min; Cook: 30 min Ingredients: 2 tsp canola oil 1 16-20 oz wild salmon fillet, skinned 2 Tbsp chopped red bell pepper 2 Tbsp chopped celery 2 Tbsp thinly sliced scallions 2 tsp chopped cilantro 2 c cooked brown rice 4 c vegetable broth 4 bunches baby bok choy, sliced in half 1/2 c pineapple sauce Pineapple sauce 1/2 tsp chopped shallots 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 fresh pineapple, cored and chopped 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger 2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 c pineapple juice 1 Tbsp rice-wine vinegar Directions: Heat grill and preheat oven to 350ºF. Brush 1 teaspoon oil on salmon and season with salt and pepper to taste.Asian Beef with Snow Peas
This is a delicious meal with Asian flavors that comes together in 15 minutes or less. Perfect for a weeknight (or any night) where time is limited!
Asian Beef with Snow Peas
From Allrecipes.com
Makes about 4 servings.
2 Ingredient Recipes
My mother is a reader of Woman's Day Magazine (whose recipes I usually love) and she passed on these 2 ingredient recipe cards to me. Sure, some of them are a little odd and I will probably never, ever attempt, but there were a few that immediately grabbed my attention and I can't wait to try out! (Pineapple with coconut sorbet...:DROOL:)
If you want the actually cards to print out and some additional ideas: http://www.womansday.com/food/6577/2-ingredient-recipe-cards.html, http://www.womansday.com/food/6373/none.html
Appetizers
Marinate mixed olives (jar) with freshly grated peel and juice from 1 lemon in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
Lettuce Wraps from PF Changs recipe
This is a copy recipe of the lettuce wraps from PF Changs!
MARINADE
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sherry wine or red wine
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
FILLING INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced small
5 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or grated ginger
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup green onions, minced
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, minced
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, minced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, minced
1 (6 ounce) package chinese cellophane noodles, cooked to pkg. directions
COOKING SAUCE
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry wine or red wine
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
lettuce leaves, washed and taken off the head but left whole
Mix all ingredients for "cooking sauce" and set aside.
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