This and That-FRIED RICE

Homemade Fried Rice:

• Cut up whatever veggies you have on hand that you think would be great in a fried rice. (I can think of very few that wouldn't be good. So, just use whatever you have.)

Here's what we used:

• We also added some frozen peas.
• Saute your veggies in a bit of Olive Oil until they reach your desired consistency. I prefer them slightly soft, but NOT mushy.

• Add cooked rice (we used leftovers. Perfect!) and some say sauce to taste. Everyone can add more soy sauce to their own, so go light.
• Salt and pepper.
• Serve!

So EASY! So DELICIOUS! So, MSG FREE! Yippee!

Another quick CABBAGE idea.

Like I said, the cabbage is BIG. So, even if you made the Sesame Ginger Stir Fry, chances are, you probably still have cabbage left. So, here's another idea. Grilled Cabbage. I know. I know. Stay with me. I'm not a huge plain cabbage lover (is anyone?) but I really like this. Even if we are still getting to know one another around here, I urge you to trust me on this one and give it a try.

GRILLED CABBAGE

Shredded Cabbage

Butter

Lemon Pepper

Tin Foil

Shred as much cabbage as you want/need. Place it on a large piece of tin foil. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and add a dab of butter to the top. Wrap it all up nice and tight in the tin foil (I'd double wrap it if I were you.)

Grill on your outdoor grill on medium high for about 7 minutes per side. This is especially yummy when you cook it long enough that some of the cabbage on the edges gets a little brown and crisp.

ENJOY! And if you try this, let us know what you think. Even if you hated it. We can still be friends!

Cabbage...Two Weeks in a row. Woah!

The heads of lettuce from Bountiful Basket are never small, and neither are the heads of cabbage. So, what to do? What to do? Here is a great recipe that my mom and sister concocted after eating at an Indian restaurant. You can add a lot of shredded cabbage to it basically as a filler and it really helps the meal go a long way.

I also love this recipe because you can adjust it for whatever veggies you have on hand. We haven't had a bad combination at our house yet. 

Sesame Ginger Stir-Fry

The amounts of each ingredient will depend on your family size and the ratio of meat to veggies you prefer. So, I guess this is more of an idea than a recipe! 

Chicken Breasts or Tenders

Veggies (Any that you have):

Shredded cabbage                                            

Carrots

Bell pepper

Pea pods

Asparagus

Zuchinni

Squash

Cauliflower

Broccoli

Garlic

Olive Oil

Newman’s Own Low-fat Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing

Cooked Brown Rice

Cut your chicken into either strips or chunks. Whichever way you prefer.  Cook in olive oil and garlic.

Add your vegetables and cook until they are done to your liking.

Serve stir-fry mixture over brown rice and pour the ginger dressing on top. 

So easy, VERY yummy and healthy!  Give it a try and let us know what you think!