Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

I needed something new for the shop and found this recipe online... of course I had to turn it into mine.... so here is my version of

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

creates 8 one cup servings (yeah like anyone just does 1 cup of anything!)

1 T of veggie oil (Sesame Oil if you have it!)
1 T of minced garlic
1 T of bottled grated ginger (found it in an Asian market $2.99)
2 Stalks of Lemongrass, peeled (found it in an Asian market $1.00)
1 Large carrot peeled and cut into matchstick pieces (thin)
1 Rachel Ray Chicken Stock (32 oz)
2 Cups of Water
1 bag of Tyson Fajita Chicken Strips (frozen section at Wal-mart)
1 pkg of uncooked Rice sticks (mai fun)
1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro
1 T lime juice
1/2 Salt
2 Green Onions thinly sliced
1 Red Chili pepper finely chopped

Directions:
take the lemongrass and peel it down to the core... then cut the ends off and cut pieces about 5 inches long - stem part! this is the part you will use

Heat oil in pan add garlic, ginger, lemongrass - saute for 3 minutes
Add stock and water and carrot sticks bringing it to a boil.

Add your chicken (you may want to chop it up a bit)
Cook this for 5 - 10 minutes on low
While this is cooking.... take the Rice Sticks and soak them in HOT water for 10 minutes.... when the time is up drain the water and rough chop it !(easiest way I ever made rice!)

Remove the Chicken concoction from the stove and add the noodles, the lime, salt, green onions, chopped cilantro and chili pepper.

Let stand covered for 5 minutes...fish out the lemongrass and toss in the trash!

Voila' Soups ON!

Murfreesboro Carpool Sangria

I cant believe you don't have a sangria recipe!

Murfreesboro Carpool Sangria

Ingredients

* 1 lemon
* 1 lime
* 1 orange
* 1 1/2 cups rum
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
* 1 cup orange juice

Directions

1. Have the fruit, rum, wine, and orange juice well chilled. Slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum and sugar. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors.
2. When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness to taste.


Buy CHEAP red wine.
Good rum.

Justin's Corn and Crab Bisque

2 Cans of Sweet Corn
1 Can of Creamed Corn
1 Half and Half
1 Frozen Container of Crab (or Shrimp)
2 Cans of Cream of Celery Soup
2 Caps of Crab Boil
1 large Onion Minced
3 Ribs of Celery Finely Chopped
1 Small Bell Pepper
5 Tbls Butter
Tony's Cajun Seasonings to taste
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Saute' veggies in butter until wilted. Pour this into a large heavy pot.
Add remaining ingredients and adjust for taste... add your half and half
to the desired consistency... Justin says it actually taste even better the
second day!

Thank you Justin!