Chicken Lo Mein

by Renae

Ingredients

• 12 oz. angel hair pasta
• 3 tsp sesame oil
• 5 T chicken broth
• 5 T soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 T vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 6 chicken breasts halves, boneless, and cut into thin strips
• 3 C cabbage, finely shredded
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 1/2 C mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 C onions, chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Transfer pasta to a large bowl; add sesame oil and toss until coated. In a small bowl, stir together the broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and pepper, set aside.

2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

3. Add chicken strips and stir-fry about 3 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.

4. Add cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and onions to the skillet and continue to stir-fry another 3 minutes. Add broth mixture to the skillet. Stir-fry, mixing well, for 2 minutes more. Return chicken and garlic to the skillet and heat through. Serve.

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Four Layer Cincinnati Chili

from Renae

I just got an email requesting this recipe from my husband. He's staying with Julie, Jodi, and Jessica's mom while I paint and pack. (Yes, we are moving back to Idaho, in case you haven't heard.) It must be his turn to cook.

This meal is one of our family favorites. Combining beans and pasta may seem strange, but it's tasty and inexpensive. A great way to feed a family or a homesick husband.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (optional)
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 can (28 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 C water
• 2 Tbls chili powder
• 1 tsp each: salt, cumin, and paprika
• 8 oz think spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (or equivalent cooked dried beans)
• 1 C finely shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Brown ground beef (if using), 1 chopped onion garlic in a Dutch oven. Drain fat (if using beef). 2. Stir in tomatoes with juice, water, spices, and beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 min.
3. To serve, layer spaghetti, chili, chopped onion, and cheese on individual plates. Serves 6.

Monterey Spaghetti

from Renae

A long-time family favorite that receives rave reviews.

Ingredients

• 4 oz spaghetti, broken in 2 inch pieces
• 1 egg
• 1 c sour cream
• 1/4 c Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. In a a medium bowl, beat egg. Add sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
3. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture with Monterey Jack cheese, and spinach.
4. Pour into a greased baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.