Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Soba Noodle Bowl


Ingrediants:
•1 pound Soba Noodles (Soba are buckwheat noodles used in Japanese cooking. Found in the oriental section of your local grocer. Can also substitute with Whole Wheat Spagetti noodles)
•Salt and freshly ground pepper
•1 tablespoons olive or grapseed oil
•1 pound medium shrimp, tails off, deveined
•4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
•2 handfuls of string beans (about 1/2 pound), cut lengthwise into strips
•1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
•1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
•3 cloves garlic, chopped
•1/2 cup orange marmalade
•1/4 cup Tamari (dark soy sauce)
•1/2 cup chicken stock
•2 teaspoons hot sauce
•1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Preparation:
Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the noodles and cook to al dente.

Place a large skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon canola oil, once around the pan. Add the shrimp and vegetables and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and firm.

While the vegetables are cooking, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the marmalade, Tamari, chicken stock, hot sauce and some freshly ground black pepper.

Drain the soba noodles and toss them with all the ingredients in the skillet. Pour the sauce over the pan, toss to combine and then adjust the flavors – you can add a splash more stock or soy or hot sauce to your taste. Garnish noodles with toasted sesame seed sprinkles, if desired.

Leftover Pot Roast= Beef Tacos


Shredded Pot Roast Tacos
Ingredients:
•1 pound leftover pot roast Whatever type you have. (roast needs to be able to shred)
•1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
•1 cup beef stock
•2 teaspoons chili powder
•2 teaspoons cumin
•Tortillas
•Lettuce
•Cilantro
•Sour cream
•Avocado
•Lime wedges
Method:
I love using leftovers and creating another meal. If you have lots of meat for the tacos, it can be frozen and reheated when you are ready to eat.
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the leftover pot roast, shredding it as it becomes warm.
2. Add tomatoes, stock, chili powder and cumin. Stir ingredients together and cover. Let roast simmer in the sauce for about 15 minutes, until heated through and the roast is completely shredded.
3. Serve taco meat in warmed tortillas and top with your choice of garnishes.

Sloppy Joes Gumbo Style



I swear these Sloppy Joes are the reason my husband married me. The first time I made them he had 3. Add a green salad and you have a delicious meal.

Ingrediants:
1 lb. Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
1 med. Onion Chopped
1/2 Green/Orange/or Red Bell Pepper (Orange is especially good)
1 Cup Ketchup
1/8 Cup Mustard
1 Can Chicken Gumbo Soup
1/4 Cup Water
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic minced (or substitute 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Pepper


Method:
Brown Meat and add onions and Bell pepper to saute.
Add the rest of the ingrediants and simmer for 1/2 to 1 hour. Stirring occasionally.
Serve on Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns. Yummo