Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe

This is a great recipe for tofu and/or veggie lovers!  You could add more veggies if you prefer and serve it with brown rice.

Makes 3-4 Servings

Ingredients you will need: 
-2 tablespoons of olive oil
-1 Red bell pepper julienned ( http://www.ifood.tv/files/u10851/julienne.jpg )
-1 carrot julienned
-1/2 onion thinly sliced
-1 small head of broccoli cut into small florets
-8oz of extra firm tofu cut into large chunks
-2 cloves of garlic minced
-1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce
-2 heads of baby bok choy
-Pinch of salt
-10 FLAT sugar snap peas
-2 tablespoons of sesame oil
-Crushed red pepper (use according to how much spice you want)

Instructions:
-Cut all vegatables and measure all ingredients
-Heat the oil in a wok until you see it smoking
-Add the bell peppers and onions to oil and stir constantly for 2 minutes
-Add the broccoli, carrots, snap peas, tofu, garlic and teriyaki sauce
-Let it cook for 3 minutes while stirring constantly
-Add the bok choy, salt and crushed red pepper
-Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes
-Add in sesame oil and mix it in

Remove from heat and serve while it's still hot.

ENJOY!!!

Easy to make Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

I originally got this recipe from Bobby Flay but made some changes and added some desi flavor to make it my own!  It's real easy to make and tastes YUMMY!

Ingredients you will need:
-4 Boneless chicken breasts pounded thin and cut in half
-Salt and pepper (I prefer freshly ground pepper)
-2 cups all purpose flour
-4 eggs beaten and seasoned with salt and pepper
-2 cups bread crumbs
-1 cup olive oil
-12oz. of marinara sauce
-8 thin slices of fresh mozzerella
-1 tablespoon of garlic powder
-1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper (powder)
-1 tablespoon of coriander-cumin powder

Instructions:
-Preheat oven at 400 degrees F
-Rub salt and pepper on chicken
-Dredge both sides of chicken in flour and tap off excess
-Dredge both sides of chicken in the egg mixture
-Dredge both sides of chicken in the bread crumbs
-Heat oil in a skillet
-Fry the chicken until golden brown on each side
-Once they are done frying place them on a baking sheet
-In a bowl, stir the marinara sauce with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and coriander-cumin powder
-Top each piece of chicken with marinara sauce
-Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of sauce
-Stick it in the oven for 8-10 minutes
-Remove from the oven and SERVE!

You can serve pasta, steamed veggies or even mashed potatoes with the chicken parmigiana.

ENJOY!

Mexican Rice Recipe

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Ingredients you will need:
-3 handfuls of rice (any kind will do but I use basmati)
-3/4 teaspoon of aniseed spice
-3-4 tablespoons of oil
-1 chopped onion
-1 green bell pepper chopped into small pieces
-1 red bell pepper chopped into small pieces
-3/4 packet of Old El Paso spicy taco seasoning

Instructions:
-Make rice in a rice cooker or pressure cooker and let it cool off
-Heat the oil and aniseed on high in a non-stick pot
-Add onions to the oil and sautee for 3 minutes
-Mix in the red and green bell peppers and sautee them (be very careful not to burn the peppers, turn down heat if needed) for 2 minutes
-Add half of taco seasoning packet and mix it
-Let it all cook for 3 minutes while constantly stirring
-Add the rice
-Add 1/4 packet of taco seasoning packet
-Mix it all up
-Let it cook for a few minutes while constantly stirring

You are now ready to serve!
It makes a great side dish for burritos, enchiladas, or anything MEXICAN!