Friday, April 9, 2010

spicy orange chicken



Ingredients:
chicken-
2lbs of boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 1/2 in cubes
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1-2 eggs beaten
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
oil for frying

combine flour, salt, and pepper.
dip chicken in egg mixture and shake in flour mixture to coat.
deep fry in batches

















Orange sauce-
1 1/2 cups water
2 table spoons orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 1/1 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger root minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
2 tablespoons green onion chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2tablespoons water

in a large sauce pan combine water, lemon juice, orange juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. blend well over medium heat for a few minutes. stir in brown sugar, orange zest, ginger, garlic, and onion and bring to a boil.






































Pour sauce over breaded chicken, and if desired, add red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions. serve with rice, noodle or egg rolls.

colorful fried rice

ingredients:




1 1/2 cups cold cooked rice
2 green onions chopped
1 small carrot diced
1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1-2 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper to taste




directions:
in a skillet cook and stir the rice, onions, carrot, peas, soy sauce, and parsley in oil until onions are tender and rice is heated through














add egg and stir until egg is completely set, season with salt and pepper.






serve with orange chicken, egg rolls, broccoli beef, or your favorite Chinese entree.

veggie lasagna




ingredients:
lasagna noodles
your favorite pasta sauce
mushroom
zucchini
spinach
ricotta cheese
provolone (either shredded or sliced)





cook lasagna noodles as directed on package, separate, and cover with a damp cloth






saute mushrooms and zucchini in olive oil until tender (not over cooked)






steam spinach







layer cooked noodles, sauce, veggies, and cheese starting with a layer of sauce.









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and bake at 375 f for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and lasagna is thoroughly heated










serve with garlic bread, salad, and wine.