Korean Chap Chee Noodles, aka Chee Chee Noodles

Does anyone even read this anymore? Whatever. I'm still posting.

Go had a What About Bob moment at the kitchen table when I made this.

(I doubled this recipe for our family and we had around 2 servings of leftovers afterwards which were just as delicious.)

Chap Chee Noodles (Korean)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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• 1/3 pound beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots, drained
• 1/4 pound napa cabbage, sliced
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 3 ounces cellophane noodles, soaked in warm water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in sliced beef, and marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, then drizzle with oil. Cook beef until evenly brown. Stir in carrots, bamboo shoots, napa cabbage, and spinach. Add cellophane noodles, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until heated through.

Grandma Betty's Spagetti

a la Ron Reynolds

A) 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon crushed parsley, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1/6 teaspoon cayenne pepper
B) Add above to big chopped onion, 3 cloves chopped garlic, and 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 can tomato sauce and freshly sliced mushrooms
C) Add one big can of tomatoes (any kind)
D) Brown 1-1 1/2 pounds hamburger with salt and pepper and add a little beef buillion (2 cubes) and drain
E) Mix all in spagetti. Simmer 1 1/2 hour to 2 hours in iron skillet and stir occasionally
F) Mix in mild grated cheddar and all the rest in oven safe glass or other container (8x15 or so)
G) Bake in oven 350 until top dry but not crunchy.
(Caution: Cayenne pepper should be used sparingly. Do not go over maximum suggestion.)

Simple Pasta

a la Ron Reynolds
(Sarah didn't like this)

A) Cook up in olive oil: 1 chopped onion, 1 can chicken broth, 1/2 lemon juiced, white wine, 1 jar of artichoke hearts--chopped, and finally capers
B) Add pre-cooked chicken strips
C) Reduce and add a little basil
D) Cook up angel hair pasta and add chicken and sauce

Eight Brothers Pasta

a la Ron Reynolds

A) Finely chop 3-4 plum tomatoes and marinate in red wine vinegar.

B) Finely chop 1 jar of drained artichoke hearts (Cara Mia (?) brand recommended)

C) Fry up and reduce: olive oil, chopped onions, freshly chopped garlic, finely chopped carrots and favorite chopped non-breakfast sausage and 1 jar of Four Brothers Brand Alfredo sauce (red or white)

D) Cook 1 bag of bow-tie pasta

E) Add all together and serve up. (Do not cook A & B)

Ham and Feta Rigatoni Bake

Difficulty: Super easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6-8

12 oz. Rigatoni pasta
1 1/2 c. diced ham
4 large Roma tomatoes
1 c. crumbled Feta cheese
1 c. Mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 tsp. thyme (double if fresh, of course)
1 c. heavy whipping cream

Cook pasta according to package. Mix all other ingredients into an oven safe dish. Cover and bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Take out and stir. Cover back up and bake another 45 minutes.

Garlic Chicken FarFalle

i totally stole this picture off of a friend's blog.








Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 24 hours
Cook Time: about 20 minutes
Servings: 6-8

(This is the only pasta dish Go likes. Because it's delicious. And there's bacon in it.)

2-3 chicken breasts
1 (12 oz.) bottle of Lawry's Mesquite marinade with Lime
16 oz. bow tie pasta
1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 Tbsp pepper
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. butter

The night before, marinate chicken breasts in mesquite marinade and refrigerate until ready to cook. Grill chicken and cut. Boil pasta. Melt butter, add garlic, whipping cream, pepper, parmesan cheese, and bacon. Whisk together on low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. In large pot, add pasta and sauce and heat through.