Father's Day Meals

Remember that when you are thinking of putting together a great meal that a big part of it will be your ingredients. You’ll soon see that a little bit of planning will go a long way, and with a sweet dessert to wrap things up nicely, you’ll have a great meal that will last you quite a while.

CHICKEN FRIED RICE

Prep and Cook Time: 22 min. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons peanut oil 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped seeded red bell pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 6 tablespoons liquid egg substitute 3 cups cooked long-grain rice 2 cups diced cooked [...]

15 MINUTE ASIAN TUNA

Prep and Cook Time: 15 min. Ingredients: 4 6oz tuna steaks 1 TBS fresh lemon juice to rub on tuna 1 cup minced scallion 3 medium cloves garlic pressed 1 TBS minced fresh ginger 2 cups thick sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms (remove stems) 1 TBS chicken broth 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 2 TBS [...]

STIR FRIED CHICKEN & BOK CHOY

Prep and Cook Time: 20 min. Ingredients: 1 cup chopped scallion 2 TBS fresh minced ginger 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces 1½ cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms 4 cups chopped bok choy 2 TBS soy sauce 1 TBS rice vinegar salt and white pepper to taste pinch of red pepper [...]

BEEF & VEGETABLE STIR FRY

Prep and Cook Time: 23 min. Ingredients: 1 beef bouillon cube 1/4 cup hot water 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry white wine or water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound lean beef sirloin steak, cut into 2-inch strips [...]

STIR FRIED SEAFOOD WITH ASPARAGUS

Prep and Cook Time: 25 min. Ingredients: 1 medium onion cut in half and sliced medium thick 1 TBS chicken or vegetable broth 1 TBS minced fresh ginger 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 bunch thin asparagus cut in 2″ lengths (discard bottom fourth) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice [...]

POACHED EGGS, COLLARD GREENS & SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Prep and Cook Time: 20 min. Ingredients: 6 cups chopped collard greens (stems removed) 1 medium onion cut in half and sliced thin 6 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced medium thick stems removed 4 fresh free range chicken eggs about 4 cups water 1 TBS apple cider vinegar, or any white wine vinegar Dressing: 1 TBS [...]