Saturday, March 5, 2011

Food Favorites

Easy Pad Thai:
I look for health. Brian looks for taste. We both look for ease.
I love to try new flavors and I must say Asian is always delicious. Yum.
Here is a delicious recipe that was easy (10 minutes), delicious, and nutritious that we both enjoyed!




The Recipe:
1/2 lb. thin spaghetti, broken in half, uncooked
2   egg whites
1 whole egg
4 cups  fresh snow peas
1/3 cup lite teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup  chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts
1/2 cup chopped cilantro


COOK spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat on medium-high heat. Lightly beat egg whites and whole egg. Add to skillet; cook until eggs are scrambled and set, stirring frequently. Transfer to bowl; cover to keep warm.
ADD pea pods to skillet; cook 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add teriyaki sauce; cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
DRAIN spaghetti; return to pan. Add pea pod mixture, eggs, nuts and cilantro; mix lightly. 

Since this recipe called for egg whites I had 3 extra yolks to use for Brian's favorite dessert: Bread Pudding. 

Brian made the most perfect white loaf in our breadmaker to use for the bread pudding. 

I have only used one recipe for bread pudding so far:


Chocolate-Chip Bread Pudding
5 slices 1/4" thick white bread spread with butter on one side
3/4 c. chocolate chips (semi-sweet) 
3 egg yolks
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. milk


Preheat oven to 350.
Spread chocolate chips along 9x9 pan
Place quartered bread slices over the chocolate chips.
Mix eggs, milk, sugar, spices until well mixed.
Pour egg mix over bread and let soak in.
Bake at 350 for 1hr 10min.
Let cool a bit.
Enjoy and serve with whipping cream or ice cream.