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Beef Stir-Fry

July 9th, 2009

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain into strips

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1/2 cup Beans Sprouts, heads and roots off

1/2 cup carrots, diced or pre-shredded

1 cup bell pepper, diced

1/2 pound fresh egg noodles

2 teaspoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons soy sauce

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, and beef and toss to coat. Marinate the steak for 15 minutes.

Blanch the noodles in boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes, or cook according to the package directions.

In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for about 3 minutes or until beef gets browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and reserve.

In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté the carrots, bell pepper and bean sprouts and cook for 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened. Add reserved beef, noodles and soy sauce and cook for 1 minute. Season with black pepper, to taste and serve.

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Chicken Thighs Seared with Vegetables

July 5th, 2009

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil

4 chicken thighs with bones and skin, about 2 pounds

1/2 cup yellow onion, sliced

2 cups potatoes, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

1 cup red bell pepper, diced

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

1 cup water

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place the chicken, skin side down in the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and sear on the second side for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and put the lid on cook for about 1 hour. Serve it with your favorite bread.

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