Stir Up The Week

Hello, hello!

This post is going to be very fast and to the point just the way I like it. Allow me to share my latest obsession…. Stir Fry! A new concept? Absolutely not. But, it’s a great way to eat healthy throughout the week and not cause a huge mess or take up a lot of time. I didn’t even get out my Wok for this one. So, let’s make…..

Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir Fry

what you need:

• One bunch of baby Bok Choy

• Mushrooms (I used a variety)

• A pepper of your choosing, I used a few mini red ones

• sauce and slurry (see below)

• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 1/2 white onion, cut into bigger pieces

For the slurry:

• 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot

• 2 tbsp water

  (what’s a slurry? Simply mix these two together to thicken a sauce or certain dish.)

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp water

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1/2 sesame oil

what you do:

• Mix the sauce ingredients together and in a separate bowl, the slurry.

• Trim the bottoms of the Boy Choy and cut in half. Then, throw some water in a pan or Wok maybe around 1/4-1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil. Add them to the water and allow them to steam for around 60 seconds. Then set aside.

• Add oil to the pan and add your mushrooms and peppers. After they are nice and cooked make some room in the pan and add in your garlic and onions.

• Next, pour in the sauce and stir, then add the slurry.

• Put your Bok Choy back in, give it a good stir and enjoy!

I was hiding from carbs when I made this, so I didn’t add anything else to the dish but if you wanted a heartier meal, you can serve this over rice or rice noodles.

As always, thank you for stopping by! Have the best Thursday!

Weeknight Simplicity

Hello, Friends!

Unlike last week I’m going to actually publish this post. I swear in the ten years I’ve been blogging, I’ve never done that. Anyway, here is another easy, 30 minute meal to make on a busy weeknight.

1. Cut your asparagus into two pieces, bring a saucepan half way full of water to a boil and toss in your asparagus. Boil it for five minutes, drain, and set aside.

2. In the same saucepan, add two cups broth or water and boil orzo covered for 10 minutes covered. Keep stirring it to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom. It’s cooked when all the water is absorbed.

3. Add your shrimp to a skillet with oil and sprinkle with your red pepper flakes, Italian and salt.

4. In the same skillet where you cooked the shrimp, add in your wine, lemon juice, garlic and let it reduce. Once it does, add in the butter once it’s off the heat.

5. Toss in asparagus, orzo, shrimp, and capers. Stir to combine the lemon sauce. Here is where I added a little more red pepper flakes and salt.

6. Reheat everything on very low heat, sprinkle with a few more capers and enjoy!

   The Mediterranean cuisine has always been my favorite to cook and eat. This recipe is absolutely going into my rotation. Not only is it packed with protein, but it’s also such a refreshing dish.

I hope you give this delicious dish a try! It’s worth it!

Happy Wednesday and thanks for stopping by!

Weeknight Elegance

Well. Here is busy mom life for you. I never hit post on January 31st! Anyway, here is the recipe that I posted. *shakes head*

Hey, hey!

This recipe is one of my quick and easy, yet still elegant weekday meals. Surly a way to elevate a weeknight meal.

Here’s why this is one of my go to dishes. I always have a crescent dough sheet in my fridge. This is a huge tip I can give you. Grab a couple the next time you’re at the store. The possibilities with one of these are endless.

I had some mushrooms and asparagus that I needed to use before they went bad. This is a great way to use up veggies that are on their way out. I was also craving seafood (which is always in my freezer).

So here’s what you do:

Roll out the dough and cook on 350 degrees for about eight minutes or so. Then pull it out and let cool for a couple. You can use anything here but I mixed vegan sour cream and dairy free plain yogurt as the base and I added garlic, oregano, and basil. Then, throw whatever else you want on there! I used scallops, squid, shrimp, and some shallots. I made sure everything was cooked, added it to my crust and threw it back in the oven for a few minutes until the crust is golden brown.

Like I said the possibilities are endless here. Make a regular pizza, or throw a bunch of veggies on it. Perfect for a weeknight when you don’t have a lot left in ya.

Believe it or not today is finally the last day of January. So thank goodness for that and a more exciting month to come. Have a wonderful day!!