Chicken Pad Thai

I found this great recipe for Pad Thai online. I couldn't find Tamarind paste, but I substituted tomato paste and it was still fabulous!

http://thaifood.about.com/od/quickeasythairecipes/r/onepagechickpad.htm

Red Curry Coconut Shrimp Stir Fry with Veggies

Cook time: 20 minutes
(This dish serves at least 4)

2 cups Jasmine Rice
3 cups water
1 bag frozen stir fry veggies (I prefer one with baby corn, peppers, and broccoli)
1/4 beef broth (or water)
1 can (12-14 oz) Lite Coconut Milk (or regular)
1 Tbsp Red Curry Paste
1 Tsp Powdered Ginger
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Sirachi Chili Sauce (Optional)
1 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper (Optional)
1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined


1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add Jasmine rice and reduce to a simmer. Set timer for 15 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, add frozen veggies and beef broth. Heat covered over a medium heat for about 8 minutes or until veggies are tender but still firm.
3. While veggies are cooking, combine coconut milk, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and chilis. Whisk Well.
4. When veggies are ready, place on a plate. Set aside.
5. Be sure to take rice off of the heat when the timer beeps.
6. Saute Shrimp until mostly cooked. Add Coconut sauce and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 3 minutes or until shrimp are done.
7. Add back veggies, stir and heat for an additional minute.

Enjoy!

Beef Stir-Fry With Noodles

Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients:
Canola Cooking Spray
3/4 lb Thin strips of lean beef
3-4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/8 Tsp Ground Ginger
4-6 Heads of Baby Bok Choy (or a small napa cabbage)
1 large Yellow Onion
1 bunch Green Onions
Asian Noodles (I prefer the kind found in the produce section near the tofu and other soy products, but Chow Mein Noodles also work)
6 cups of water

1. Place 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce, garlic, ginger, and beef in a bowl. Mix together and set aside.
2. Chop bok choy, yellow onions, and green onions in to 1/2" strips, but keep items separate.
3. Place water in a 3 quart pan and heat on high to bring to a boil.
4. While water is heating in the other pan, spray wok or large skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium high. Once hot, add beef with sauce. Cook beef stirring frequently until beef is mostly done (you'll be cooking it for 3 more minutes later).
5. Once beef is cooked, set aside.
6. Spray skillet again and add yellow onions. Cook until slightly softened, then add bok choy (or Napa cabbage). When onions and bok choy are tender but still have some crunch, add green onions and beef. Add extra soy sauce as needed to make a slight broth. Keep simmering.
7. Add Noodles to water and cook 3 minutes.
8. Drain noodles and toss in the skillet with meat and veggies.

Enjoy. (Add soy sauce to taste)