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  • Asparagus and Pork Stir Fry

    Asparagus and Pork Stir Fry

    This has been a very long, very straining week. So I did what I don’t normally do, and made a very easy meal, and am now going to share it with you. Please visit my co-host Diane on her blog Simple Living and Eating, for another great recipe!
     
    Asparagus and Pork Stir Fry
    When I’m short on time and ingredients, one thing I can always count on to be in my pantry is a bag of rice. The addition of vegetables, meat, and a bit of soy sauce will always turn out a winner at my house. 
    Stir Fry is a great way to use up leftover meat as well. In this one, I’ve used pork spareribs, but chicken, beef, and turkey will all work! Of course, if you want to go meatless, that is always an option as well. I often scramble in a few eggs, but again not absolutely needed. 
    What really makes this dish easy though is the use of frozen vegetables. Admittedly not my favorite way to make stir-fry, but it saves time and comes together quickly when you’ve had a long day.
    Asparagus and Pork Stir Fry
    Quick and Simple use of leftover Pork
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    Ingredients
    1. 2 cups Minute Rice
    2. 2 cups Water
    3. 2-3 TBS Olive Oil
    4. 1 bag Flav-R-pac Asparagus Stir Fry*
    5. Leftover BBQ Pork Ribs**
    6. Soy Sauce
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    Instructions
    1. In a wok, or large frying pan, heat the oil. Once the oil sizzles with a little water droplet, add the Asparagus Stir Fry mix, and pork.
    2. While the veggies are cooking, heat the water in a medium saucepan. When it begins to boil, add the rice. Cover, and remove from heat.
    3. Once the Veggies and meat are heated through, remove from pan. Serve over the rice with a little soy sauce dribbled on.
    Notes
    1. *If you prefer to use fresh veggies, the mix contains asparagus, carrots, celery, green beans, and cauliflower. Julienne the carrots and green beans. Chop the cauliflower and celery into bite size pieces. Cut the Asparagus into long strips, almost like Julienne, but leave the stalk intact.
    2. **The meat can be left out. I always enjoy a little added meat to our dishes though. For an extra boost of protein instead of meat, you can use some scrambled eggs. They would also be delightful in this dish
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    ~FEATURES~ 
    from Cook With Sara
    This would be the perfect twist to plain old coleslaw.
     
    from Peace but not Quiet
    This dressing will go well over any of your summer staples – salad, chicken, tacos. Yum!
     
    from Something Sweet Winnie’s Blog
    I’m in heaven. These are the perfect treat for a long week. 
     
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  • Potato Cakes {Foodie Friday}

    Potato Cakes {Foodie Friday}

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    It’s a week past Thanksgiving, are you still eating leftovers?  We didn’t bring any leftovers home from my parents, so we’re not. I wouldn’t be surprised if my parents still are though.
    Last Saturday I decided I’d make a nice breakfast for everyone. My mom had done most of the cooking while we were visiting, so I wanted to give back.  I also wanted to help clear out some of her leftovers.  Potato Cakes are one of my favorite and easy breakfast recipes. They also take care of any leftover mashed potatoes.
     
     
    Potato Cakes
     
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    Ingredients
    2-3 cups Mashed Potatoes
    1 egg
    1-2 TBS Flour
    salt and pepper to taste
     
    Directions
    In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together.  Heat a large frying pan, or griddle on medium heat. Add about a 1 tsp of butter to the pan to melt (or you can use cooking spray). Using a serving spoon, or soup spoon, scoop potatoes onto the pan, making pancake size portions. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
    Enjoy! We usually eat these with ketchup, but they’d probably be great with leftover gravy as well.
     
     
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    Hot Cocoa
    You can read all about my love of Hot Cocoa on yesterdays post: Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider?
     
    Rainbow Swiss Chard
    I just love the mixture of vegetables stuffed in these pasta shells. A surefire way to trick my kids into healthy eating.
     
    Canned Peach Pie Filling
    from Hezzi’D’s Books and Cooks
    After my apple pie filling, I’ll definitely have to add some peach pie filling to our cupboards
     
     
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