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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Fried Rice and Chicken Recipes

Fried Rice

1. In a medium pan, spray/pour EVOO to thinly cover bottom of pan.

2. Sautée:
   Red and yellow bell peppers (1/4 - 1/2" long)
   1/4 sweet Onion
   1-2 gloves of fresh Garlic (diced)
   1/2 jalapeño pepper (diced)
   Salt and pepper  





Note: You only need about 1/4 of each pepper and onion for the rice. Save the rest for the Stir Fry.

3. Cook until well done, break down peppers into smaller pieces with spatula.

4. Use large pot to boil water for Brown Rice.
I use Success Boil-In-Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice because my family always bought it and it only takes 8-10 minutes to cook!

5. Once rice is done, combine in mixing bowl with:
   1 spoonful of butter
   Splash of EVOO
   Garlic Salt
   Teriyaki sauce
   Low-sodium Soy Sauce

6. Fry two eggs, dice and add to mixing bowl

7. Add the vegetable Sautée mixture and Stir - lastly I add some fresh basil!

 

Chicken Stir Fry

1. In a large skillet or wok with EVOO, Sautée stir fry vegetables: Red and Yellow Bell Peppers, Onion, Sugar Snap Peas and Water Chestnuts (Recommend adding broccoli)

TIP: Cook onions and peppers first without cover and then add the rest of the veggies with cover. 

2. Cut Chicken Breast into "Cubes"- Add to medium pan with EVOO, Teriyaki sauce, Low-sodium Soy Sauce, Salt and Pepper.

3. Combine once ingredients are cooked. (Veggies = soft yet crunchy and Chicken = white)

 

Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken and Rice

1-Day prior to cooking...
Marinate Chicken with Trader Joe's Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce in a plastic bag.
Grill and Enjoy!
Served with Fried Rice (above)



 

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Summer Salad Sensations

A crisp, fresh salad is my absolute favorite thing to eat during the summertime. Here are a few of my favorites:

The C'ville Market has the best price on local lettuce and vegetables on the week days.

If your looking for a fun, outdoor market experience, visit the City Market on the Downtown Mall every Saturday (April - December) from 7am -noon.


1. Fresh Favorite

  • Leafy Green Lettuce
  • Cucumbers thinly slices
  • Roma Tomatos sliced
  • 1/4 Avocado sliced
  • Goat Cheese crumbles - +Trader Joe's has a great price and taste!
  • Balsamic Dressing
  • Cracked pepper and dash of Cayenne pepper


 

2. Watermelon Salad  - Zocalo inspired


Combine below (or use your own vinaigrette dressing)
• 1 Lime, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup EVOO
• White Wine vinaigrette

 Add

• Watermelon in 1/4 cubes
½ Red onion, sliced super thin
• 1/2 Red Onion - thinly sliced
½ Red onion, sliced super thin
½ Red onion, sliced super thin
• Mint
• Feta Cheese crumbles
• Salt and Pepper
• Serve over or toss with baby Arugula

 

3. Caprese Pops

  • Small Cherry Tomatoes 
  • Fresh Mozzarella balls
  • Fresh Basil leaves
  • Balsamic Vinegar, EVOO, Sea Salt & Pepper