From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Although I love cooking from scratch, sometimes short-cuts help when making quick lunches.  In this recipe I use frozen breaded pop-corn chicken and edamame to cut down on prep and clean-up time.  The results are still tasty, and if you are like me and are fussy about raw chicken clean-up this recipe is a real time saver. 

Easy Chicken & Edamame Asian Noodles

1 1/2 c. chicken

thin spaghetti (1/3 of a box) or ramen noodles (2 packages)

1/2 of a sweet onion

1/2 c. frozen shelled edamame

2 tbs. canola oil

1 1/2 tbs. BBQ sauce (a basic one like Kraft original, nothing mesquite)

2 tbs. white vinegar

1 1/2 tbs. soy sauce

1/2 tbs. oyster sauce

2 tsp sesame oil

1/4 tsp.  Sriracha sauce (optional, if you like it spicy)

  1. Put on a pan of water for noodles.
  2. Microwave the chicken in a covered bowl, just long enough to thaw.
  3. Slice the onions into 1/4 ” wedges, then cut in half.
  4. Fry the onions in the canola oil (med/high) until they start to brown.
  5. Toss chicken in with the onions.  Stir frequently.
  6. Noodles should be going in water by this point.
  7. Whisk all remaining ingredients (except edamame) together in a small bowl.
  8. Edamame can be added to the chicken and onions at this point, continue cooking, the goal is crispy browned chicken.
  9. Once noodles are cooked and drained toss them in with chicken, and stir to coat with oil.
  10. Add sauce mixture, stirring well.
  11. Noodles should be moist but not wet.

I like to serve these with Ponzu sauce, a little soy sauce and lemon juice is a good substitute.

 

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Custom Clothing Embellished with Swarovski Crystals

January 30, 2010

I was just looking over the selection at JustJen.com, an online custom clothing boutique.  They offer a wide selection of  sportswear, as well as,  aprons and lingerie.  Just Jen has a great bridal section, but since I’m already happily married, I focused on the little girls clothes.  I liked several of the designs, but was particularly fond [...]

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The Worst Movies Ever : Small Talk Six

January 30, 2010

I have been meaning to do the Small Talk Six, posts for some time, but never seem to get around to it.  This weekend the topic is the worst movies you have ever had the misfortune of watching.  It is harder to think of the worst movies I’ve ever seen, than the best, since most [...]

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Pan-fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe

January 28, 2010
pan fried sweet potatoes

Pan-fried sweet potatoes make for quick, easy and flavorful snack or side dish.  They cook quickly and tend to be popular with kids.  The bonus is that sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, so you don’t have to feel so guilty about the frying.

Pan-fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe
 sweet potatoes
 canola oil
Mrs. Dash (table blend)
Kosher salt
brown sugar
cayenne pepper

Peel the [...]

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Wordless Wednesday 1/27

January 27, 2010

How fast they grow.  This is “The Toddler Queen” at about 13 months. She was in our backyard watching our dogs run around.

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Coupon Code for 99 Cent Domain Name at GoDaddy

January 26, 2010

For those of you contemplating making the move up to your own domain name, which is a great move in my opinion, GoDaddy has just the deal going on for you.  For a limited time they are offering a one year registration, for just 99 cents plus 18 cent ICANN fee.  $1.17 is a fantastic [...]

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Chicken with Walnut Stuffing and Pomegranate Ginger Reduction : Valentine’s Day Recipe

January 25, 2010
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so I decided to create a dish appropriate for the occasion.  I felt the ”Day for Lover’s” called for a light and flavorful, yet non-odiferous meal (Steak a la Mama and a heaping pile of mashed potatoes, does not a Romeo make.).  In this dish, the boneless chicken breast has a walnut [...]

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Do they Realize the Damage they are Doing, or Even Care?

January 22, 2010

This is far from a rant  blog.  I strive to maintain a positive and fresh atmosphere here, and be somewhat informative.  This evening something truly disturbed me though.
My daughter and I went to one of those big box discount stores tonight, to pick up some groceries.  She sat in the carriage and looked around, while [...]

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Oopsy Review & Giveaway

January 20, 2010

Review
I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the products and service of  Oopsy.  The owner Beth offers a wide selection of items: T-shirts, mouse pads, business cards, binders, neck ties, Keds and even postage stamps are just a few of the products she offers.  These can be ordered in one of Oopsy’s own designs or [...]

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