Sunday, September 16, 2012

Spicey Lo mein

This dish tastes even better the next day! And it's not really spicy, the hoisin sauce and dash of cayenne pepper just give it a little kick.

Vegetable Lo Mein

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces uncooked Udon noodles
1/2 cup sesame oil, divided
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1-2 cups chopped Bok choy
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon curry powder

DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add udon noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Heat oil in large wok and fry cooked noodles to lightly brown. Set aside.
2. Heat remaining oil in a large wok or saute pan. Stir fry mushrooms, carrots, Bok choy, and garlic until tender. Stir in bean sprouts; cook one minute. Mix cornstarch and broth in a small bowl and add to stir fry. Stir in hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, cayenne pepper and curry powder. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
3. Add fried udon noodles and toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 can Hunts spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions


  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes each side.
  3. In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients (spaghetti sauce and cheeses). Sprinkle basil on top.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.