Ingredient: Vegetable or Chicken Stock

Stir Fried Vegetables with Soba Noodles

DIGITAL CAMERA This beautiful plate of vegetables was the beginning of a side dish that embraced the flavors of Asia.

They were joined by Soba Noodles, a Japanese favorite. Made of Buckwheat, they have an earthy taste that holds up to spicy and  hearty flavors alike. DIGITAL CAMERAI created this as a side dish, that complemented some Asian marinated chicken thighs. This is another side dish that could easily be a main dish with or without the addition of protein. As with many of my recipes, you can take all of the liberties that you want… Spices, vegetables, it’s all up to you.

Stir Fried Vegetables with Soba Noodles
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Servings
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Stir Fried Vegetables with Soba Noodles
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4
Servings
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  1. Cook noodles following the package directions. This will only take 3 or 4 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water. These can be set aside, but better yet, cook them while the vegetables are cooking.
  2. Heat a large fry pan over high heat. Add the canola oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the broccoli and toss and cook for 2 minutes or so.
  3. Add the carrots and yellow onions and cook for about another 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and the Thai chili to the pan and cook for a couple of more minutes.
  4. Mix the stock, peanut butter, and hoisin sauce together. Pour into the pan and toss to combine. Allow to simmer for several minutes.
  5. Add the cooked and drained noodles and the green onions, tossing everything to coat. Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes until everything is hot.
  6. Serve it as is for a main dish or pair it with the protein of your choice.
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Spaghetti Squash with Spinach and Bacon

Combine these tasty ingredients to create a side dish that goes with anything.
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Spaghetti Squash with Spinach and Bacon
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Spaghetti Squash with Spinach and Bacon
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  1. Cook the Spaghetti squash in the microwave until it gives when touched. You can also bake or boil it. Times will vary based on the size of the squash. A squash weighing under 2 pounds takes 7 - 10 minutes or so in the microwave.
  2. When the squash is cool enough to handle, cut it in half. Scoop out the seeds. Using a fork, scrape the flesh. It should come out in thin ribbons. Remove all the flesh and set aside.
  3. Heat a large fry pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until just beginning to crisp. Remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels. Remove all but a teaspoon of the drippings from the pan.
  4. Add the peppers and garlic to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes until the peppers begin to soften and the garlic is fragrant. Add the spinach and cook for several minutes until it is wilted.
  5. Add the squash to the pan and cook and stir everything for another 3 minutes or so. If things seem too dry, add a little chicken stock.
  6. Return the bacon to the pan along with the herbs. Toss to combine. Add the tomatoes and continue to cook until everything is heated through. About 3 minutes.
  7. Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, pork or fish.
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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
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Autumn in bowl.
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6
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6
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
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Autumn in bowl.
Servings
6
Servings
6
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  1. Cook bacon in large soup pot until crisp. Remove the bacon drain on paper towels. Pour all the drippings into a heat proof container. Return 2 tablespoons of the drippings to the soup pot and add the onion. Sweat for 3 or 4 minutes, until the onions begin to soften.
  2. Raise the heat to medium high and add the squash and apples. Cook, stirring occasionally until everything is slightly browned. Add the apple juice and stir to de-glaze the pan. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, add the sage and cook, covered 30 minutes or until the squash is soft. remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender.
  3. While soup is simmering, heat a tablespoon of the bacon drippings in a small fry pan. Add the shallots and cook until carmelized, 15 minutes or so. Set aside for garnishing the soup.
  4. Return the pot of soup to the stove and simmer over low heat for a few minutes. Add the cream and heat gently until everything is steamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. If soup is too thick, add a little more stock or cider. If Soup is too thin, add 2-3 tablespoons of potato flakes. Heat until any additions come up to temperature.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each bowl with some of the bacon and shallots and sprinkle with the pepitas.
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