​Ingredients

•  1/2 pack 7 oz McCormick Simply Asia Chinese Style Lo Mein Noodles (or 3 1/2 oz.)
•  2 tablespoons cooking oil
•  3 cloves garlic
•  8 oz shrimp
•  6 oz bok choy, sliced
•  8 oz red bell pepper, sliced
•  white sesame seeds

Sauce:

•  1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
•  2 tablespoons soy sauce
•  1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
•  1/2 cup chicken broth
•  1 teaspoon sesame oil

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini sliced and quartered
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 10 ounces Mexican style diced tomatoes with green chilis (salsa or diced tomatoes could be used), canned
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Brown ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned.
3. Add tomatoes and remaining spices. Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
4. Add the zucchini. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes until zucchini is cooked, but still firm.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. pork tenderloins, trimmed (comes with 2 pieces, 2 – 2 1/2 lbs. total)
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 4 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons butter sliced into 6 pads

Spice Mix

• 1 TBS EACH chili powder, garlic powder
• 1 tsp EACH salt, onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Herbs to add later

• 1/2 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme

​Ingredients 

• 1 pound flank steak sliced into 1/4 inch thick strips
• 3 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

For the sauce:

• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons corn starch

​Directions

• Toss sliced beef in a large bowl with corn starch.
• Heat canola oil in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes. Add sliced beef and cook until it browns, a few minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add broccoli and garlic to the pan, and stir. Add beef broth. Let simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While waiting for the broccoli to cook, combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Add the reserved beef and sauce to the pan, and stir. Let simmer for 5 minutes so the sauce thickens a bit.
• Serve beef and broccoli over cooked white rice.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 can chili beans 16oz
• 1 can black beans 15oz
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 15oz
• 1 can tomato sauce 8oz
• 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies 10oz
• 1 pkg taco seasoning
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 8oz cheddar cheese shredded
• sour cream optional

Directions

1. Mix onion powder, beans, corn, tomato sauce, broth, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning,and shredded chicken in a slow cooker on low heat. Cover, and cook for 4 hours (or high for 1-2 hours).
2. Serve warm. Additional toppings may included Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

*Can also be cooked over the stove in a stock pot. Heat for 30 minutes until all ingredients are hot and well blended. 

​Ingredients

• 3 Pounds Chicken Breasts
• 1 Cup Chicken Broth
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder

Directions

• Place chicken breasts in bottom of crockpot.  Pour chicken broth and seasonings over chicken.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
• Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks.
• Use the chicken right away in your favorite recipes.  Or, allow chicken to cool and portion into zip-top bags and freeze for up to two months.​

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
• 8 ounces good quality white chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• pinch of salt
• whipped cream marshmallows, sprinkles (optional, for serving)

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a medium pot over medium heat. Heat, whisking frequently, until the chocolate chips have melted and the hot chocolate is smooth. Do not allow the hot chocolate to boil. Serve warm with whipped cream, marshmallows and Christmas sprinkles.