Evelyn's Rice A Roni Teriyaki With Stirred-Fried Ginger Pork

Hello Darlings,

Time for one of my original quick and easy recipes. Today, I came up with a new recipe for Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki flavored. It is recipe for two and is truly delicious. I call it "Rice A Roni Teriyaki With Stirred-Fried Ginger Pork".

The recipe is as follows.

Rice A Roni Teriyaki With Stirred-Fried Ginger Pork

Ingredients

1 package of  Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki flavored

1 cup of frozen teriyaki vegetables, thawed and well drained

1/2 cup fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed and well drained

2 boneless center pork chops, or any other deboned pork chops

3-4 slices of fresh or frozen ginger, chopped

2 tablespoons Imperial Dragon Sesame Seed Oil

1/8 cup Tsang General Tso Sauce

 

Directions

1.      Prepare the Rice A Roni Chicken Teriyaki according to the microwave direction for 12 minutes. Stir.

2.      Add thawed vegetables and snow peas during the last  4 minutes. Stir.

3.      While Rice A Roni is cooking, slice pork chops into long thin strips (not too thin), and again into 1 inch to 1-1/2  inch slices

4.      Heat skillet on medium-low, or if using a electric skillet heat to 350 f.

5.      Add  Sesame Seed Oil and pork to skillet

6.      Stir pork until all the pink is gone.

7.      Then reduce heat to 300 f or simmer setting on stove.

8.      Add ginger and stir-fry until pork is a golden brown on both sides

9.      Remove pork and ginger from skillet and drain off excessive sesame seed oil.

10.  Replace pork and ginger and add the General Tso Sauce and  stir-fry 2- 3 minutes.

11.  Remove Rice A Roni from microwave, and stir to mix vegetables.

12.  Serve the Rice A Roni vegetable mixture and ginger pork side by side on plates.

13.  Add a line of Tsang General Tso Sauce to Rice A Roni and the vegetables

Enjoy

Cook's Tip: You can use the remaining amount of Rice A Roni vegetable mixture tomorrow as a leftover meal, or double the pork and ginger portions in this recipe to make a meal for four.

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Fall is Here and So is Roaman's Great Sales

Hello, Darlings!

I know it has been awhile since my last post. This is what happens when you move. Actually, I moved from one city to another. Aye yai yai! What a confusing and expensive undertaking,  but now it is done. I actually moved in August and it has taken me nearly two months to get our new place in order. However,  I have taken this time to post the ad below. I know it is late in the evening, but  you still have until 11:59 pm tonight to grab some exciting items in Roaman's clearance sale.  When you do don’t forget to use the promotional code, "RDECLEAR" to gain an extra 50% off on your selections. 

You can also check out Roaman's Fall selections.

Until next time,

Chow, Darlings. 

Hey! Before you go, check out how Désirée turns an extra long and wildly curly wig into something fashionable and elegant.

A Quick And Easy Warmed Weather Meal With Pasta, Shrimp And Fruit

Hello Darlings, 

I am still doing spring cleaning and some furniture makeover. I have taken an interest in distress furniture, which is taking something new and making it look old. The same can be done with some old furniture you might have stored around the house, but I will get into more details later. This is why I haven't had much time for posting new articles on my websites. However, today I want to share an easy shrimp and pasta meal with you that I and my husband, Stan, really enjoyed and hope you enjoy as well.

The meal consist of two recipes my Shrimp And Imitation Crab Meat Salad recipe, and my Knorr Herb & Butter Chilled Pasta recipe.

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Knorr Herb & Butter Chilled Pasta Salad 

This is a very simple recipe because to make it you only need to add a few ingredients.

Ingredients 

1 package Knorr® Herb & Butter Pasta

3/4  cup frozen peas and carrots

3/4 cup frozen  green beans, snapped into 3 pieces each

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Direction

1. Steam the peas and carrots and green beans on high for about 10 minutes
2. Microwave Knorr® Herb & Butter Pasta as directed on package
3. Once the pasta is done stir and let cool 5 minutes
4. Then add mayonnaise, stir until pasta no longer sticks together
5. Stir in peas and carrots and green beans
6. Mix well and chill
7. Stir before serving 

Shrimp And Imitation Crab Meat Salad

Ingredients

12 oz package frozen shrimp, medium 

8 oz frozen imitation crab meat
1/4 tsp. cilantro

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp dill weed

1/4 tsp celery seeds

1/4 cup chopped sweet onion

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon  sweet pickle relish

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4  cup carrot, slice

1/4 cup apple, medium  diced

1/2 cup red, green, or yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup freeze dried cranberries

1 naval orange

Romaine lettuce

salt & pepper to taste

sugar to taste.

Directions

1. While shrimp and crab meat are defrosting , mix all the other ingredients until well blended.
2. Stir in shrimp and crab meat. Mix well.
3. Chill.

Serve shrimp and crab meat salad on bed of Romaine lettuce surrounded by some of the Knorr Herb & Butter Chilled Pasta salad  and orange slices. Crackers would be nice also.

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Chow,  Darlings

My Hair Loss & What I Did To Grow It Back, Video by Désirée

Hello Darlings,

I can go on and on about the pros and cons about some of the hair products used to attach front lace wigs and some hair extensions. However, the main product that I find most harmful to the scalp is hair glue. It doesn't matter what brand of hair glue you try, after prolong use they all end up leaving you with bald spots and inflamed and irritated scalps.

The video below is by Désirée. In it described her recent hair loss after use a hair glue and how she is combating it. 

My Hair Loss & What I Did To Grow It Back, Video by Désirée

I hope this video was helpful.

Chow, Darlings,

Like It Hot? Try Spicy Baked Black Bean Nachos, A Recipe From Budget Bytes

Hello Darlings,

I just received this delicious nachos recipe from Budget Bytes, another website committed making easy on your budget. Their motto: "My stomach is full. My wallet is too."   

Spicy Baked Black Bean Nachos

Prep time

15 mins 

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

35 mins

Total Cost: $6.36

Cost Per Serving: $1.59

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

SPICY BLACK BEAN MIXTURE

• 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.13
• 1 small onion $0.32
• 10oz. can petite diced tomatoes with green chiles $0.99
• 15oz. can black beans $1.00
• ½ tsp chipotle powder $0.05
• ½ tsp cumin $0.05
• ¼ tsp garlic powder $0.02
• ¼ tsp salt $0.02

NACHOS

• 8oz. sturdy corn tortilla chips $1.50
• 4oz. cheddar, shredded* $1.00
• 1 Roma tomato $0.32
• 1 jalapeño $0.12
• ⅓ cup pickled red onions $0.24
• Handful cilantro $0.25
• ¼ cup sour cream $0.37

Instructions

1. Finely dice the onion. Add the olive oil and onion to a large skillet and sauté over medium heat until the onion is soft and transparent (about 5 minutes). Drain, but do not rinse the black beans, allowing some of the starchy liquid to remain coating the beans. Add the beans and diced tomatoes with chiles (not drained) to the skillet, along with the chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Stir and simmer the mixture until it thickens and liquid no longer pools on the bottom of the skillet (about 10 minutes).
2. Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. Shred the cheddar cheese, finely dice the Roma tomato, thinly slice the jalapeño, and chop the cilantro.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Spread a layer of tortilla chips over the baking sheet in a single layer, trying not to overlap the chips. Spoon about half of the black bean mixture over the chips, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over top. Repeat with one more layer of chips, black beans, and cheese.
4. Bake the chips, beans, and cheese for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the chips are just beginning to turn golden brown on the edges. Remove the nachos from the oven and add a drizzles or dollops of sour cream over top. Sprinkle the diced tomato, sliced jalapeño, pickled red onions, and chopped cilantro over top.

For  future money saving recipes from Budget Bytes, there is a link on the left of this page.

Enjoy, Darlings,

Chow.