Thursday, February 26, 2009

Fried Asparagus

1 c flour
3/4 c cornstarch
1 1/4 t salt
1 1/4 t baking powder
3/4 t baking soda
3/4 t garlic salt
1/2 t pepper
1 c beer or non-alcoholic beer
3 egg whites
2 1/2 pds fresh asparagus trimmed
Oil of frying
ranch dressing for dipping-YUM!

In bowl combine first seven ingredients. Combine beeter and egg whites. Dip asparagus into batter. In skillet heat oil...fry asparagus until each side is golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch.

I make this all the time-it is such a great appetizer. I sometimes substitute the asparagus with zucchini or mushrooms and I have even used chicken, this recipe is GREAT!

Hash Brown Quiche


3 cups shredded frozen hash browns (thawed)
3 T butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
2 egg whites beaten
1 cup half & half
3/4 cup cooked bacon, cut into small bite sized pieces
1/4 cup diced green onions
1 cup marble cheddar cheese
salk & pepper

Preheat oven to 450*, press hash browns into bottom of pie plate or quiche pan. Toss hash browns with melted butter and press into bottom of pan. Back 20 minutes until golden brown.

Combine remaining ingredients. Pour egg mixture over cooked hash browns.

Lower oven to 350* and cook for 30 minutes until quiche is light golden brown.

We have this Christmas morning for breakfast & it is soooo yummy!

Chicken & Broccoli Crepes

1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey
2 cups steamed broccoli
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups grated cheddar cheese

Crepes
1 1/4 cup flour
pinch of salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cup milk
2 T melted butter
*let mixture stand in refrigerator for one hour

cook in hot skillet (spray pan with cooking spray and make sure crepes are very thin)

Over medium heat cook soup & broth, mix well. Stir in chicken, borccoli and 2 cups of cheese.

Spoon mixture into crepes. Fold over and spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with cheese. Enjoy!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Mongolian Beef

1 T cornstarch
3/4 chicken broth
2 T soy sauce
3 T hoisin sauce
1 t sesame oil
1 pound beef top sirloin steak cut into strips
1 T veg. oil
5 green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
white rice

Combine cornstarch & broth until smooth
stir in soy sauce, hoisin & sesame oil, set aside.

Cook white rice.

In large non stick skillet or wok stir fry beef in hot oil until no longer pink, add green onions. Stir in cornstarch mixture & bring to boil for 2 minutes or until thick. Serve immediately over white rice.