#8 Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Scott and I went to Pei Wei and tried the lettuce wraps. They were so delicious we decided to try to make them at home. I recently got a new cook book and "viola" there was a lettuce wrap recipe. The wraps aren't quite as good as Pei Wei but this meal is super easy and sure to please :)

We added cashews and apples :)

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed
• 1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
  
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 10 Boston lettuce leaves
• Additional hoisin sauce, optional

Directions

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir turkey over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
• Coarsely chop mixed vegetables; add to the pan. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, ginger, vinegar and oil. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
• Remove from the heat; stir in onions. Place a scant 1/2 cup turkey mixture on each lettuce leaf; fold lettuce over filling. Serve with additional hoisin sauce if desired. Yield: 5 servings.

Picture derived from:http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Asian-Turkey-Lettuce-Wraps

#7 "Stinky Chicken" and Easy Dinner Rolls

Don't be fooled by the name ;) It is delicious!!! Both of these recipes came from the bible study I have mentioned before, "Apples of Gold."

Stinky Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 cans green beans

4-5 medium potatoes

1 package dry Italian dressing mix

1 stick of butter, melted (I use 3/4 of a stick to cut out some calories)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash chicken breasts and layer down the middle of a 9x13" casserole dish. Wash and slice potatoes and layer them down one side of the chicken. Open and drain both cans of green beans and layer them down the other side of the chicken. Sprinkle the packet of Italian dressing mix over everything, and then top with melted butter. Back at 400 degrees and bake for 1 hour. Serve with rolls or bread.

Easy Dinner Rolls

• 1 cup water (110 degrees F)
• 2 packages yeast (Do not use the quick rising in this recipe)
• 1/2 cup butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 4 1/4 cups flour

Combine water and yeast in lg bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
With wooden spoon, stir in butter, sugar, eggs and salt.
Add flour, 1 cup at a time and beat in as much as you can.
(you will probably be able to use all the flour) Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days
Grease a 13x9 baking pan.
Turn dough out onto floured surface.
Divide into 24 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a smooth round ball.
Place in rows in prepared pan.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour; until doubled.
Heat oven to 375*.
Bake until golden brown, about 17 minutes.

Makes 24 rolls

#6 Homemade Pizza Crust

I joined a ladies bible study called "Apples of Gold" and learned how to make many great recipes. I really enjoyed this one. It's quick and easy. Scott and I made a BBQ Chicken Pizza using this dough recipe and it was delicious!!! This time we wanted a more traditional pizza. The good thing about having an easy and tasty dough recipe is that you can make it and top it with YOUR favorite toppings ;)


Ingredients:
1 Package or 1 tablespoon yeast
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil
2 1/2 cups flour

Directions:
Mix yeast and water and let stand until yeast dissolves. Add sugar, salt, and oil and stir well. Gradually add flour and stir until ball forms. Cover bowl with towel and put in warm place to let rise for approximately 30 minutes. Spread dough on one large pizza pan and let rise uncovered until desired thickness. (15 more min.) Top with your favorite toppings and cook at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.