Spam & Veggie Stir Fry

 

I gathered an assortment of ingredients in my kitchen and made this dish happen.  I had a bit of baby bell peppers left over from another recipe, cauliflower in the freezer, spam and rice from the cabinet as well as seasonings, and I always have onions and garlic on hand. This would work with any combination of veggies you have.

Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cups baby bell peppers, chopped into bite-size pieces
  
• 3 ounces spam, cut into cubes
• 1 bag frozen cauliflower
  
• 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Scrunch of pepper
• 2 Tablespoons chopped green onion
  
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare ingredients as indicated above (chop, slice, etc.)
2. Add spam to heated skillet. Stir fry.
   
3. Add remaining ingredients (except sesame seeds) and stir fry until cauliflower defrosted and warmed through and onions and bell peppers slightly softened.
4. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with rice.
5. Enjoy

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Asian Chopped Salad Kit

Asian Chopped Salad Kit

I am loving these chopped salad kits.  I have been trying the different kits that are stocked at my local Sam's Club.  This Asian Chopped Kit was only $2.18.

The kit comes with everything you need: chopped cabbage, lettuce,  celery, carrots, wonton strips, almonds, green onion, cilantro, and dressing.

The Nutrition Facts say that it is 3.5 servings.  But in all honesty, I eat the entire bag to myself for one meal.  I'm guessing that 3.5 servings means that it is served as a small side salad.

The Taylor Farms website has nutrition facts and their own video showing the contents of this salad kit: https://www.taylorfarms.com/products/chopped-salad-kits/asian-chopped-salad-2 

I topped it with some fully-cooked Tyson brand seasoned chicken.  I don't think it was a good match.  You know why? I got it from the freezer section at the grocery store and was running around town doing errands.  I assumed it had enough time to defrost. When I started eating, I found out that it was still hard. LOL!  I'm saving it in the fridge to defrost for salad prep.

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Salt & Pepper slow cooker chicken with Parmesan Brussels sprouts

Salt & Pepper slow cooker chicken with Parmesan Brussels sprouts

I was told that the chicken doesn't look appetizing because it looks like it was just boiled and is bland.  The skin and bones were removed before the picture was taken.  So it's realistic for me to present it to myself this way.

I have posted pictures of chicken with skin on before and I agree that it does look more appealing.  But in real life, I will peel it off and not eat it. Maybe next time I should leave the skin on and just "do it for the gram" so that it looks yummy.

Ingredients for Chicken:

• 5 chicken thighs
• Dash of salt
• Dash of pepper
• 2 Tablespoons garlic, minced
• 3 bay leaves

Instructions:

1.  Place chicken thighs in slow cooker pot.
2.  Add remaining ingredients on top of chicken, spreading seasonings evenly.
3.  Cook on low for 6 hours.

Ingredients for Parmesan Brussels sprouts:

• 2 cups brussels sprouts
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
• Dash of dried parsley
• Dash of ground pepper
• Dash of salt

Instructions:

1.  Place brussels sprouts in a large bowl (to allow space for tossing)
2.  Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
3.  Air fry at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

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