Delicious Dinner: Two useful recipes

Though this meal does not have that much that is new for me to share with you, I wanted to post as I haven't in a while. For this meal, I used Amy's California Burger. With it, I made a basic roll "not so basic" and delicious simple mashed potatoes.

Delicious Dinner: Basic Mashed Potatoes and Roll "Revival"

Though the burger doesn't look too great smooshed on the bread, trust me... it was tasty.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 Amy's California Burger (Low Sodium)

1 white roll

1 tbsp olive oil

1 pinch selected spices (I chose crushed red pepper, cilantro, onion powder, parsley, pepper, and garlic powder)

Parmesan cheese (optional)

1/2 avocado

1/4 sweet onion (sauteed)

3 russet potatoes

2 tbsp sour cream

1/8 cup half and half

1-2 tbsp butter

1 tsp parsley

chives (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Basic Mashed Potatoes

1. Bake potatoes until soft. (In microwave 3 potatoes takes about 12 minutes.)

2. Put immediately into pot and allow to steam with top on for 4-5 minutes

3. Once quite soft, mash.

4. Add sour cream and half and half (or milk) and continue mashing

5. Add butter and mix in.

6. Add spices (if desired) and mash until desired texture.

7. Enjoy!

Making a Basic Roll not so basic..

1. Turn oven to "Broil"

2. Line pan with parchment paper

3. Brush spiced olive oil (use any spices you want!) on roll

4.  Top with parmesan cheese

5. On pan, insert into broiler until browned (2-4 minutes)

6. Flip roll over and insert into broiler until browned and/or crunchy (2-4 minutes)

7. Take out and top with whatever you desire (I did sauteed onions, avocado, and a veggie burger).

8. Enjoy!

Garlic Sauce Stir Fry

First, I am sorry for the delay. School has been picking up and so the recipes have been fewer. I will be sure to post more though! For this dinner, I decided to work with these tofu puffs I had just gotten as well as, some lovely vegetables I got from the Asian Market. So tasty and enough for two.

Garlic Sauce Stir Fry

I decided to have sushi rice on the side but, it is up to you. It's very easy.. get ready!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes (not including rice)

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 package of tofu puffs (8 pieces)

5-6 mini bok choy (sliced)

1 medium Japanese eggplant (diced)

1/4 cup bean sprouts

1/4 cup soy sauce

1-2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (depending on spice level)

1-2 tbsp sugar

1-2 tsp ginger (crushed)

pepper to taste

sushi rice (optional)

Directions

1. Sauté eggplant in olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender.

2. Once tender, set aside.

3. Add bok choy to pan and sauté until leaves are wilted.

4. Add eggplant, bokchoy, and tofu puffs back into pan.

5. Pour sauce over all

6. Add bean sprouts and cover.

7. Turn heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until fully covered.

8. Enjoy with rice, noodles, or alone.