Simple Beef & broccoli stir fry

BEEF & BROCCOLI

Want something healthy, tasty and simple for dinner? Try this BEEF & BROCCOLI stir-fry! Its a Quick but a delicious meal. Make tonight's dinner simple & healthy in as little as 10 min!

Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

Ingredients

• about 1 pound thinly sliced beef
• about 1/2 a lb of cleaned prepared broccoli
• 1-2 table spoon of onion flakes or half an onion cut anyway you prefer
• 2-3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 2-3 tablespoon of granulated chicken stock OR 1/4 of chicken broth Herb-Ox Bouillon Packets Chicken Instant Broth & Seasoning Sodium Free 1.2 oz Box (Gluten Free)
• *1/4 cup of water (omit if using broth)
• 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
• *Sriracha Hot Sauce

Cooking Directions

 Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce - 17 oz.

1. ON MEDIUM HEAT add the olive oil and minced garlic. Once the Garlic is caramelized, add the sliced BEEF, stir and let cook half way then add the Broccoli. 
2. Stir in the onions, paprika, Sprinkle the salt , black peppers, *water and granulated chicken stock. Stir then Cover and let it cook for another 2 minutes or until it is cooked to your preference. Serve with a side of steamed Rice and a drizzle of the *Sriracha hot sauce.          

QUICK GREEN BEANS & PORK

GREEN BEANS & PORK (stir-fry)

 

     What's for dinner tonight? How about a healthy delicious yet simple GREEN BEANS & PORK stir-fry. Full of flavor yet easy and quick recipe for a hectic weekday. 

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound sliced pork loins

1lb. fresh cut and trimmed green beans

3 minced cloves of garlic

3 tablespoons of oyster sauce

1 teaspoon grounded black pepper

2 teaspoon of dried flakes onion or fresh diced onion

1/4 cup of water

2 tablespoons of granulated chicken stock ( or if you use chicken broth please omit water)

2 tablespoons of olive oil

ON MEDIUM HEAT add the olive oil and minced garlic. Once the Garlic is caramelized, add the sliced pork loins, stir and let cook half way then add the Green beans. Stir in the onions, OYSTER SAUCE, black peppers and granulated chicken stock. Cover and let it cook for another 2 minutes on LOW HEAT or until the green beans is cooked to your preference. Serve with a side of Jasmine white rice.

 

Simple Sandwich with a twist

Simple Sandwich with a twist

BORING sandwich? Dress it up with a little HOMEMADE Garlic spread that will entice that taste buds!

INGREDIENTS for the Spread

3 table spoons of room temperature salted butter ( add a pinch of salt if its unsalted)

1/2 teaspoon of paprika

1/2 a teaspoon of ground black pepper

2 table spoons of finely minced or crushed garlic

1 a teaspoon of parsley

4 to 5 slices of bread

OPTIONAL:

Roasted turkey breast

Romaine lettuce

seasoned bacon ( sprinkle paprika, ground black pepper while its cooking)

mozzarella cheese

tomatoes slices  

DIRECTION:

Mixed all the ingredients together. Use a BBQ brush and brush on one side of the bread and place on a preheated skillet or oven. Then brush on the other side. Once both sides are nice and toasty to your preference add your favorite slice of ham, seasoned bacon,  lettuce etc..... Garlic spread can be refrigerated for about 3 weeks.

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BACON FRIED RICE

BACON FRIED RICE

 

 

 

 

The kids love this dish, fried rice! Its a great side dish for every occasion whether its just a meal, parties or get together. This dish is popular in Asia. It is also made in different varieties.

INGREDIENTS you will need to get started:

3 cup of rice day old is preferred (if its made on impulse, cook rice with less water.)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

3  table spoons of Minced garlic

1 cup chopped cooked bacon or any kind of meat you prefer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables

1/2 cup of onion diced

 2 teaspoon of olive oil

*Beat 3 eggs with 3 table spoons of chopped green onions with a pinch of salt and set a side (optional).

 

Sauce:

1 measuring cup

1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

1 teaspoon of paprika

2 table spoon of ketchup

3 table spoons of granulated chicken stock

1/4 cup of soy sauce

2 teaspoon of splenda or 3 teaspoon of regular sugar

1/4 cup of olive oil

1/3 cup of water

MAKING THE SAUCE: Combine all the ingredients in the measuring cup and stir.

COOKING On a medium heat add the olive oil , garlic and onions in a wok or pan. After the garlic and onion is caramelized, add the vegetables and mix well. Gradually add a 3rd of the rice, alternate with the bacon and pour about 2 table spoons of sauces until everything is well blended. Repeat until everything is mixed well. Left over sauce and be refrigerated for 7 days for stir fry veggies.  In a small pan add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and scramble the eggs and green onions. Add the scrambled eggs on top of the fried rice and serve.

Quick and Easy Beef Stir Fry

 

 

 

Beef Stir Fry


Quick, simple, healthy and delicious beef stir fry. Perfect for our busy day dinner ideas! Serve with a side of jasmine or brown rice and you are set for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients:

1 red and 1 green julienne style bell peppers

About 20 oz. of beef sliced thin

3  tablespoons of oyster sauce

3 cloves of minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper

2 tablespoons of olive oil


Directions:
On medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Once the garlic starts to turn golden brown, stir in the sliced beef. When  the beef is half way cooked then add the bell peppers, oyster sauce, black pepper and stir until it is cook to your desired tenderness. Serve as a side dish with white jasmine rice.

Simple Spring Roll

Spring Roll

Easy&Healthy spring rolls with fresh veggies and savory vinaigrette side dip! Simple, quick and scrumptious!



Ingredients

• 1 chicken breast
• About 9 to 10 pieces of shrimps (peel and Devine)
• Pork with the skin on
• A third of the package of vermicelli noodle
• 1 package of medium to large spring roll wrapper
• Sliced thin lengthwise cucumbers

• Basil leaves or mint
• Cilantro
• Romaine lettuce ( any leafy lettuce)

Natural Unbleached Bean Vermicelli 80

Directions:

Boil the chicken breast and pork in the same pot, once it is cooked add the shrimp, stir and remove to cool down. While the meats are being cooled, boil the vermicle as directed by the package. Slice the chicken, pork thinly and set aside.

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In a bowl,
large enough to rinse the rice wrapper in, add Luke warm water. Rice wrappers does not require soaking. You can also simple rinse/ wet it and set it on a large flat dish.
It takes about 1 minute for the wrapper to be ready.
     Place on top of the rice wrapper, a couple of lettuce leaf, cucumbers follow by the herbs then vermicelli.  Add a few variety of meats and wrap everything firmly just like a burrito.

Make the  Vinaigrette dipping Sauce in about 5 minutes. 

Baked Alfredo with spinach

Baked Alfredo with Spinach

This is a simple scrumptious dish. Its great for a spontaneous dinner idea.


Ingredients to acquire:

1 jar of Alfredo sauce ( we use Bertolli brand)

1  11 Oz bag of lightly sauced cream spinach thawed (birds eye brand)

1 lb of ground pork or chicken

About 10 pieces of lasagna 

A handful of spaghetti 

Parmesan grated cheese 

About a teaspoon of ground black pepper

1  10 to 16 oz. bag of Mixed shredded cheese for topping

Direction: Boil pasta according to the directions on the box. 

Preheat your oven at 350 degree. In a large sauce pan, brown the ground meat and drain. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, black pepper into the pan and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then take it off the heat. 

 

Arranging: 

First, add about a 1/2 cup of Alfredo sauce and spread evenly, then add the lasagna over the sauce, over lapping each other. Sprinkle in parmesan grated cheese and 1/2 a package of spinach. Secondly, add the spaghetti pasta evenly, the rest of the Alfred sauce and then the rest of the spinach. Sprinkle on the grated parmesan and cheese toppings. 

Bake for about 20 minutes or until its bubbling and the cheese on top is cooked. 

Let it sit for a few minutes and serve...

Pan fried catfish with teriyaki noodles

 

 

Pan fried Catfish with Teriyaki noodles

 

Long served as a Southern delicacy, catfish is a very lean fish (89 calories per serving), containing more than 100% of your daily vitamin B12 needs. It also is an excellent source of phosphorus and selenium. Though sometimes shunned as a so-called bottomfeeder, catfish is actually quite low in mercury and PCBs, making it a safe and healthy choice.

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Catfish is also delicious and healthy!

Ingredients you need to acquire:

4 catfish steaks
1 teaspoon grated or ground ginger
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 teaspoon or msg or 2 table spoon of granulated chicken
1 teaspoon of paprika
2 clovers of grated or grounded garlic
1/2 teaspoon of splenda or 1 teaspoon of sugar:
2 table spoon olive oil (for pan frying)

Direction:

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (except the olive oil) and rub well into the catfish. Cover and marinade in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. On medium heat, add olive oil, catfish and cover for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is browned. Once it is browned, turn the catfish over, cover and turn of the heat. Let it sit for another 5 minutes. The catfish will cook through and browned but will not over cook. It will also be moist.

Directions for teriyaki noodles:

1/2 a cup of Kikkoman teriyaki marinade
2 teaspoon of ground garlic powder
2 teaspoon of ground onion powder
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 cup of julienne green bell peppers or any vegetables preferred
1/2 a package of boiled egg noodles
3 tablespoons of olive oil

In a bowl, whisk the teriyaki and the spices together. On medium heat, add olive oil and vegetables, until half way cooked. Lower your heat and stir in the noodles and add the sauce gradually as you stir. Taste to see if its to your liking as you add the sauce.

You can find some of these ingredients listed in the basic ingredients section of the blog.

Beef Kabobs/ skewers

  Beef Skewers

Beef skewers is very popular in Asia. The authentic recipes is a little bit more complex. But out come result of this appetizer is very scrumptious! With all the flavors of the ingredients combined, your taste bud will surely thank you!

Ingredients:

Thai Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder, ImportFood brand, 1/2 oz

• 2 to 3lb. of beef (round-tip) sliced thin
• 3 tablespoons ginger powder
• 1 cup of finely chopped lemon grass
• 5 to 6 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
• 3 soaked (dried) Mexican Chili pepper
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 a package of Coconut Powder
• 1 table spoons of salt
• 3 table spoons of granulated chicken stock 
• 3 teaspoons of MSG
• 2 table spoons of ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1 cup of water or chicken stock (omit the granulate)

• Bamboo Skewers soaked in warm water
• Mortar & pestle 

Brands I use:

Chaokoh Coconut Milk Powder 60g. [Pack of 3]

Thai Fresh Lemongrass - 8 stalks 

Herb-Ox Bouillon Packets Chicken Instant Broth & Seasoning Sodium Free 1.2 oz Box (Gluten Free)

Chile Guajillo - Mexican Guajillo Peppers - 1 Lb Resealable Bag - Casa Ruiz Brand - Dried Whole Mirasol Chili Pods - Mild to Medium Heat - Sweet Spicy Tangy Fruity Pleasant Flavor -Mexicano Travieso

Instruction:

     We recommend using a mortar to grind all the spices together because it brings out the natural oils of all the ingredients and oil or water is not needed.

    Combine the ground ginger, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves and add water. Then add salt, Coconut powder, ground black peppers, olive oil and MSG or alternative. In a mortar add the garlic, soaked paprika peppers, mash until it becomes pasty.  

     
     Pour mixture over the sliced beef. Then add in the honey. Mix the ingredients well. 

Mix well and skewered the meat on the the bamboo skewers and marinade it for at least an hour.

 Place on a preheated grill or broil in the oven ar 425 degrees.