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Thursday, April 16, 2009

It's Been A While and I Apologize....

Well, things have been super crazy with Dylan not getting better. She is still not doing so well, but I am ready to start putting on recipes again and updating on a daily basis.

Things are going well. My mom has lost 5 pounds on TAIslim and is feeling a lot better as well.

I am excited today Boyd and I get to go on our first date in .... well, let's just say I don't remember the last time we went on a date. We go on family dates regularly but not just the two of us together. It is amazing to find time to devote to one another.

Well, I will put a recipe this morning and for an added bonus I will add one tonight after my date. It is time to start having some fun with getting my day off of my chest.

Chinese Five-spice Steak with Rice Noodles

· 4 ounces uncooked wide rice stick noodles (banh pho)
· 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
· 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
· 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
· 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch strips
· 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
· 2 tablespoons minced green onions
· 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
· 2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
· 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
· 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Preparation
Cook noodles according to package directions.
While noodles cook, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and steak in a large bowl. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced green onions and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add beef mixture; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomato wedges, green onion pieces, and chopped basil; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Hay DubApril 16, 2009 at 2:46 PM
You are so awesome. I luv ya to pieces. That rocks about your mama! Keep it going it only gets better from here!
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The thyroid gland works like cruise control in a
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