Marvelous Recipes

Garlic and ginger root add a delightful touch to this quick, easy to fix, all-in-one dinner!

1 pound lean boneless beef top round steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
3 garlic cloves, pressed
2 (1/2-inch) pieces ginger root, peeled and pressed
2 cups water
2 (3 oz.) packages beef-flavor Ramen noodles with seasoning packets
3 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, sliced

1. Heat a 12-inch wok or skillet over medium heat until hot; spray with cooking spray. Stir-fry the beef  in 2 batches for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a medium bowl; cover to keep warm.

2. Add the garlic and ginger root to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Stir in the water; bring to a boil. Break up the noodles; add to the boiling water. Stir in the contents of seasoning packets, broccoli and carrots.

3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally; about 3 minutes.

4. Return the beef to the skillet and cook just until heated through, stirring frequently. Serve with a slotted spoon. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

I’ll bet you can’t eat just one of these delicious butterscotch, peanut butter and chocolate flavored treats!

1 (10 to 11 oz) package butterscotch chips
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine, cubed
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar

1. In a large microwaveable bowl, combine butterscotch chips, peanut butter and vanilla. Cook on High until chips are completely melted; stir until mixture is smooth.

2. Gradually stir in the cereal until well coated. Press 1/2 the mixture into a greased 13×9-inch pan; set aside the remaining mixture.

3. In a separate large microwaveable bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter; stir in the water until well blended. Add the confectioner’s sugar a little at a time, stirring after each addition, until mixture is smooth. Spread mixture over the cereal layer in pan.

4. Cover and refrigerate until the chocolate layer is set, about 10 minutes. Spread the remaining cereal mixture over the top; chill before cutting. Makes 24 cereal bars.

Emily