The Olympics are underway (and curling starts Tuesday). We spent tonight glancing at the games while putting together a fondue feast for 8. My sister and her boyfriend Matt celebrated with us, and everything went off without a hitch. One of the things we strive for when … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu Plan: 2/15/10
Archives for February 2010
General Tso’s Chicken, Takeout From Home
Along with the wontons, this was my first attempt at getting in touch with the takeout box I so longed for. Fried chicken pieces, sticky sauce. General Tso's Chicken. Why General Tso's and not orange chicken, sesame or even sweet and sour? To be honest, I never really liked … [Read more...] about General Tso’s Chicken, Takeout From Home
General Tso’s Chicken
For the chicken: 3 pounds dark/white chicken meant cut into 1-1/2" chunks 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 egg oil for frying For the sauce: 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger root, minced 3/4 … [Read more...] about General Tso’s Chicken
Cream Cheese Wontons
4 ounces cream cheese 12 wonton wrappers oil for frying dish of water Lightly grease a cutting board, cookie sheet or other flat surface. Wet the edges of one wonton wrapper with the water. Place a teaspoon or so of cream cheese in the center of the wonton wrapper. Fold … [Read more...] about Cream Cheese Wontons
The Monday Menu: February 8, 2010
I'm back from Blissdom, and I have to admit, as much as I am thrilled to be here with my kids and my husband, I'm sad it's over. I had a fantastic time, met so many wonderful women, and I learned a lot too. I also completed the two missing pieces of my...cake?...and was able to … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: February 8, 2010