Monday, April 30, 2012

April 30: Sesame Noodles

I love Sesame Noodles!



4 TB soy sauce
3 TB brown sugar
2 TB sesame oil
1/2 TB peanut butter
1 tsp hot chili oil
1 TB olive oil
1 TB white sugar
1 small can mushrooms, chopped
3-4 green  onions, chopped
1/2 TB sesame seeds
1 16 oz pkg Capellini Noodles (or angel hair or thin spaghetti)

Cook pasta according to pkg directions. While your noodles are cooking, combine all ingredients but the mushrooms, green onions and sesame seeds into a large mixing bowl. Stir until well incorporated. When noodles are done cooking, strain off all hot water. Immediately add the noodles to the sauce. Add the mushrooms and sesame seeds and toss. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve. 

April 29: Southwest Chicken Chop Salad

A great recipe I found blog watching.





2 c diced rotisserie chicken
1 green pepper, diced
1 c black beans
1 c sweet yellow corn 
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, washed and sliced 
(white and green part)
1 lg romaine heart, washed and chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, washed and chopped
2 just under ripe avocados, diced
2 cups crushed tortilla chips


Dressing:
1/2 c mayo
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 TB ranch seasoning
1/2 TB taco seasoning
1/2 TB lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste


In a large bowl, stir all salad ingredients together, except the tortilla chips and avocado. In a small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients together until smooth. When ready to serve, toss salad with dressing then gently stir in avocado and tortilla chips.