Featured Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower Bisque

Cauliflower is now being touted as the new Kale ~ for folks that haven't warmed up to the texture and flavor of kale, this is good news.  Cauliflower tends to take on the flavor of what it's paired with.  It's also extremely versatile; you can bake, broil, boil, steam, rice, saute, mix with just about anything or enjoy it raw.  I chose to prepare a simple bisque with the head of cauliflower I had in my refrigerator.  It's light and has a lovely mild flavor.  You could add cheese, veggies or a protein to add a little zip to this bisque. "The flavor of roasted cauliflower is wonderful!" 

Chicken Stir Fry with Oyster Sauce

"The flavorful oyster sauce envelopes the fresh vegetables and tender chicken."

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup rice (white or brown) or stir-fry noodles
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces (1/2”-1”)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 Tbs. oyster sauce
4 Tbs. soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-3 tablespoons canola oil (do not use olive oil)
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
2 Tbs. cornstarch

Vegetables
1 medium onion, halved then cut into1/2” slices
2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 cups snow pea pods, strings removed
1 cup carrots cut into fine 2” slices
1/2 cup peppers (red, yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced)
1 cup celery, 1/4"slices

PREPARATION:

1.     In a glass bowl, sprinkle corn starch over chicken and toss.  Add oyster sauce, soy sauce and garlic.  Mix well and let marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

2.     To make sauce, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce rice wine vinegar and cornstarch in a bowl.  Set aside.

3.     Prep vegetables.

4.     Cook rice or noodles according to package directions.

5.     In a large skillet over medium heat, warm canola and sesame oil.  Add chicken, along with marinade, and onions to the pan.  Sauté for 3-4 minutes; be sure to stir occasionally.

6.     Increase heat and toss in the remaining vegetables.  Mix, then sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables brighten.

7.     Add sauce mixture, mix, and sauté for 2-3 minutes more.

Plate rice or noodles and spoon stir fry over the top.


Serve and enjoy!