Vegetable Lo Mein

This recipe made a big bowl of lo mein, so be prepared for leftovers. These reheat well since they don't have to be steaming hot to enjoy. Feel free to sub out some of the veggies for things you have on hand. This is definitely a make-again dish.

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup Braggs (my dish was a little salty so you may want to use less braggs and add something else, broth, water, etc for the extra liquid)
• 1 tablespoon Sirachi
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Other ingredients:

• 2/3 box fettucini noodles
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or oil of your choice)
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 head cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped

In a medium bowl combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion and bell pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes.

Add cabbage, carrots and mushrooms to skillet. Saute for another 2-3 minutes.

Dump pasta into a large bowl.

Add veggies to the pasta and toss well.

Pour sauce into bowl and combine well.

Enjoy!

Asian Lettuce Salad

I made this salad for our lunch last weekend. I just layered everything on a plate, poured the dressing over the salad and it was delicious. It was really a filling salad with the rice and edamame. I think it would make a great layered salad in a mason jar like the ones I keep seeing on Pinterest and online.

• 1 package steam-in-bag brown rice
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
• 3 cups spring mix salad greens
• Honey & Ginger salad dressing
• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
• 4-5 radishes, sliced (depending on size)
• 2 tablespoons soy nuts

Prepare rice and edamame according to package directions. Set aside.

Grab two dinner plates. Divide rice between the two plates:

Next add a layer of the greens:

Top this with the steamed edamame:

Divide the mandarine oranges between the two salads:

Top with radish slices.

Sprinkle with soy nuts:

Finally add the dressing to your liking:

 Dig in -- Yield: 2 servings.

Cajun Hot Bloody Mary

I love a good Bloody Mary, a good and HOT Bloody Mary. If you aren't into real spicy food just mix some vodka with the Zing Zang, ganish it and call it a drink. If you are into a little heat, make this pitcher of Bloody Mary's. In fact as soon as this blog is posted, guess where I'm heading... um hum.

• 3 cups Zing Zang (this is a premade Bloody Mary mix that is the best on the market IMHO)
• 1 1/2 cups vodka
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 teaspoons hot sauce (I love me some Frank's)
• 2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• Pickled okra, green olives, cocktail onions, etc for garnish

Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in a pitcher and stir to combine. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve over ice with garnish.YUMMY!