Chocolate Frosting

• http://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-chocolate-frosting-icing-89207
• 1/2 cup butter, softened (you can use margarine but the flavor will not be the same)
• 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1/3 cup half-and-half cream (can use unwhipped whipping cream in place of half and half) or 1/3 cup milk (can use unwhipped whipping cream in place of half and half)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (for light)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (for medium)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (for dark rich)

Directions:

1. 1
   Cream the butter in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Blend in the cocoa powder (the amount desired for a light, medium or dark flavor), vanilla, confectioners sugar, alternately with the cream.
3. 3
   Beat with an electric mixer, until the desired texture is achieved.
4. 4
   **NOTE** because of the additional cocoa powder more cream may have to be added in to reach desired consistency.

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-chocolate-frosting-icing-89207#ixzz1WZFS9dWY

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

http://chinese.food.com/recipe/the-best-easy-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-99476

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1/2 cup water, plus
• 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, cut into wedges
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• hot cooked rice

Directions:

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
2. 2
   Add beef and toss.
3. 3
   In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
4. 4
   Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
5. 5
   Return beef to pan.
6. 6
   Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan.
7. 7
   Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve over rice.

Read more: http://chinese.food.com/recipe/the-best-easy-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-99476#ixzz1WZFEY7M9

P.F. Changs Lettuce Wraps

http://www.food.com/recipe/p-f-changs-chicken-lettuce-wraps-15865

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup water chestnut
• 2/3 cup mushroom
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 -5 leaves iceberg lettuce

Special Sauce

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon hot mustard
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 -2 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste

Stir Fry Sauce

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Directions:

1. 1
   Make the special sauce by dissolving the sugar in water in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice and sesame oil.
3. 3
   Mix well and refrigerate this sauce until you're ready to serve.
4. 4
   Combine the hot water with the hot mustard and set this aside as well.
5. 5
   Eventually add your desired measurement of mustard and garlic chili sauce to the special sauce mixture to pour over the wraps.
6. 6
   Bring oil to high heat in a wok or large frying pan.
7. 7
   Saute chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes per side or done.
8. 8
   Remove chicken from the pan and cool.
9. 9
   Keep oil in the pan, keep hot.
10. 10
    As chicken cools mince water chestnuts and mushrooms to about the size of small peas.
11. 11
    Prepare the stir fry sauce by mixing the soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar together in a small bowl.
12. 12
    When chicken is cool, mince it as the mushrooms and water chestnuts are.
13. 13
    With the pan still on high heat, add another Tbsp of vegetable oil.
14. 14
    Add chicken, garlic, onions, water chestnuts and mushrooms to the pan.
15. 15
    Add the stir fry sauce to the pan and saute the mixture for a couple minutes then serve it in the lettuce"cups".
16. 16
    Top with"Special Sauce".

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/p-f-changs-chicken-lettuce-wraps-15865#ixzz1WZEtsd8y

Bourbon Chicken

• • http://www.food.com/45809

    
    
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• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce

Directions:

1. 1
   Heat oil in a large skillet.
2. 2
   Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
3. 3
   Remove chicken.
4. 4
   Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
5. 5
   Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/bourbon-chicken-45809#ixzz1WZEEhoip