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Beef Stir Fry!

December 7, 2010 by Aliesha

If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal to enjoy during this busy season, here’s one for you!  We love making stir-fry, and I finally made my own sauce this time (out of necessity, since I didn’t have a packet on hand).

Beef Stir Fry

beef (or chicken or…?)
assorted veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, onions, garlic, peppers, green beans, mushrooms, carrots, anything really!), fresh or frozen
olive oil
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tsp. ginger
4 Tbsp. flour OR 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3-4 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
a few grinds of pepper

Saute beef in a large wok over medium-high until done.  Set aside.  Saute veggies in olive oil until tender over medium heat.  Return beef to wok.  Combine water, ginger, flour, soy sauce, sugar, and pepper and mix well.  Pour sauce mixture over beef and veggies in wok.  Toss well to coat everything.  Heat until sauce has thickened (sauce will continue to thicken once served). 

Serve over brown or white rice.

Enjoy!

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Peppermint Biscotti

November 30, 2010 by Aliesha

Forget your preconceived notions that biscotti is difficult or time-consuming to make.  This recipe is so simple that it makes having biscotti with your coffee almost too attainable.  It is the perfect addition to a holiday party, so go make a batch right now!  Your guests will thank me.  Original recipe found here (pictures and instructions are my own).

Peppermint Biscotti

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. peppermint extract
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
chocolate chips, optional
crushed peppermints, optional

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Using parchment paper, line a baking sheet.  Beat together eggs, sugar, and peppermint extract.  Stir in the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.  Dough will be very stiff.  Divide dough into two parts and roll into rectangles 1/2 inch thick.  Rectangles should be approximately 9″x4″.  Lay rectangles on parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes.  Allow to cool slightly, then cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (4 inches long) with a serrated bread knife.  Return to oven (with the cut sides laying up) and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.  Cool completely.  (Optional: Dip ends of biscotti in melted chocolate chips and roll in crushed peppermints.)

Enjoy!

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Creative Guest Chef at UCreate Foods!

November 24, 2010 by Aliesha

I am excited to tell you that I am a Creative Guest Chef over at Ucreate Foods today!  Ucreate Foods is an awesome blog and I’ve gotten some great ideas from it.

Today I’m sharing a special family recipe that is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal.  Ours isn’t complete without it!  Head over to Ucreate Foods to read my post!

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