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Just Cook It. 15 Basic Stir Fry Sauce Recipes. I love a good stir fry and they are a great way to use up odds and ends of meat, vegetable and noodles. And let’s face it, they are a quick and easy dinner solution. Simply cook up some rice or throw in some noodles and it’s a family-pleasing meal. I rarely start with a recipe – just a pile of odds and ends. So it occurred to me recently that what I really needed was a stir-fry sauce “cheat sheet” – a handy reference for the combination of sauce ingredients I need to make different kinds of stir fry to combine with my collection of ingredients.

Here I’ve collected 15 great stir-fry sauce recipes that can be printed to keep handy in the kitchen (or bookmarked, if you prefer). Instructions for all of these recipes … just combine the ingredients in a small bowl, stir well to combine, then add to your stir fry. Don’t miss the tips at the bottom of the recipe list, as well. Lemon Stir-Fry Sauce – Great with seafood stir fries, such as shrimp and/or scallops, as well as chicken. Tips: Tips: Slow-Cooked Tomato and Herb White Beans Recipe Review. Soupy beans with garlic, tomato, and thyme. We took one look at that recipe and description in Gourmet's latest issue, and we were hooked. This is a simple yet flavorful dish of beans and tomatoes that is hearty enough for a vegetarian main dish. Actually, we fed this to people who are definitely not vegetarians, and they loved it as a dinner dish too.

The recipe calls for bacon, which we skipped in favor of another fat, and you could easily use butter or even olive oil instead. The beans get cooked twice: they are soaked overnight and then cooked with some aromatics and herbs. We did make a couple of changes. • We didn't have bacon, so we used some leftover duck fat. . • Also, we didn't have navy beans; we used Great Northern beans, which are quite similar. . • Get the recipe: Slow-Cooked Tomato and Herb White Beans at Gourmet Have you made beans yet this fall? Related: How to Cook Beans (Images: Faith Durand) Slow-Cooked Tomato and Herb White Beans. How to Cook Spaghetti Squash. You've heard spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta, and you've lugged one home from the store.

Now what do you do? Just about any way you can think of to apply heat can be used to cook spaghetti squash. The big question is: to cut or not to cut before cooking? You can do it either way. Here are the pros and cons of each. (Cooking times will vary with the size of the squash/pieces of squash.) Cutting Up Spaghetti Squash Before Cooking Advantages: It cooks faster.Disadvantages: Like any winter squash, hacking it up takes muscle and a sharp knife or cleaver. Method: Just get in there and cut it in half (lengthwise) or quarters.

Bake rind side up about 30 to 40 minutes at 375 F.Microwave 6 to 8 minutes (let stand for a few minutes afterwards)Boil 20 minutes or so. Separate strands by running a fork through in the "from stem to stern" direction. Cooking Spaghetti Squash Whole Method: Pierce the squash several times with a sharp knife. Did You Know? Spaghetti Squash Storage Tip. How to Make Cauliflower Taste Like Mashed Potatoes. Chocolate Stout Chocolate Chip Muffins Chocolate stouts are a thing of beauty. From sweet and rich to dry and savory, I haven’t met a chocolate stout I didn’t like. When it comes to baking a rich chocolate cake or some unforgettable muffins, this beer lends … 6 Healthy Game Day Snacks I was recently asked to attempt the Ziploc® Fresh 180 “Declare a Team Snack Victory” challenge, which inspired me to come up with cleaner alternatives for game day snack foods everyone would love.

See all posts. Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes" The iVillage Kick Start Your Weight Loss Community Challenge. This year, I’ve decided to broaden my list to include categories rather than specific gifts. Why? Because, this way you can tailor the actual gift to the unique style for the people on your list. Let’s face it, there is rarely ONE item that works for everyone and anyone. Below are my top five gift categories - click here to download a printable with specific recomendations to help you as you shop. For even more info and ideas, click the hyperlinked category header to read more on my blog. CASHMERE: Who doesn’t adore anything cashmere? MONOGRAMS: A monogram shows that you put a little extra thought into someone’s gift, and these days, there are so many style options – from classic to modern. VESSELS: “I have too many places to put things”, said no one, ever. EXPERIENCES: Concert tickets, manicure gift certificates, ski passes…they are the most memorable gifts, and they’re my favorite to give (and receive).

BOOKS: You could probably check off every person on your list in a bookshop. Juice Recipes for Clear & Smooth Skin. What you put inside your body for beauty is more important than what you put on it. The most expensive skin care product in the world cannot repair and restore skin that covers a body burdened by an intake of excess food, especially junk food and unhealthy sugar-laden beverages. An overly taxed digestive system can result in equally sluggish looking skin. When the kidneys have to deal with too much waste, toxins can come out from the skin and cause blemishes and other problems.

(This is why you often get breakouts after a facial, deep tissue massage or a cleansing program.) Fruits and vegetables are great for cleansing the system, providing vital vitamins and minerals to help beautify the skin. An easy way to ensure that you get enough fruits and vegetables is from fresh juices, which are also easier on the digestive tract. Juices can help keep you hydrated and detoxify the cells. The Top 7 Beauty Nutrients Several nutrients play a role in the health and beauty of our physical features. Super Healthy Beauty Food! BEST-EVER Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Readers, whatever you're doing, stop. Right now. Make these cookies NOW. I promise you won't be sorry. Well, you might be because it'll be near impossible to not eat the entire batch of these incredible cookies. I know (well, I've heard) there are people out there who like crispy cookies. I already had a really great chocolate chip cookie recipe, but I wanted to give these a shot. Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. all purpose flour 2 tsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Three years ago: Greek-style turkey burgers with lemon-mint tzatziki. Cooking for 2 recipes | cooking for one recipes |