Recipes...

So I was wandering around some blogs and found one where they had posted some recipes and thought "Hey, thats a wonderful idea!" Well, I dont know who actually reads my blog, but I thought if everyone got into this we could all share our favorite recipes and thicken our recipe book. Im always looking for new ideas, I get so caught up in making the same old thing. Anyways, I thought I would start off with a couple of my favorites, hope you like!

Asian Lettuce Wraps

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally and thinly sliced
Course salt and ground pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
12 to 16 Boston lettuce leaves, (about 2 heads) note: I use romaine lettuce cause I cant find boston lettuce leaves around here, and it works great.

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large non stick skillet heat 1 tb oil over high heat. Add half the chicken; cook stiring constantly, until opaque throughout, 2-4 minutes. Transfer to plate, repeat with remaining chicken.

2. Add remaining oil to pan, along with the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion is tender and golden, about 4 minutes (reduce heat if browning too quickly.)

3. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.

4. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar and cornstarch mixture; remove from heat. Add chicken and any accumulted juices; toss to coat. Serve in lettuce cups.