Beef and Broccoli

Beef and Broccoli
1) cut thin strips of ½ lb. to 1 lb. of round steak
2) 1 head broccoli, 1 Tbls. flour, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
3) Dredge meat in flour, moisten with soy sauce
4) Heat frying pan – add 1 Tbsp. oil
5) Stir fry 2-3 min. (or until meat is cooked through)
6) Add broccoli cut up and 1 cup water
7) Cover for 3-5 minutes and steam until bright green
8) Uncover and sprinkle with salt to taste.
9) Cook 2 minutes longer without the lid.

This is my sister-in-law Nikki's recipe. Very easy but yummy! I like to serve it over rice.

Chicken Pasta Salad

2/3 c. oil
1 tbsp. lime juice
1/3 cup white wine vingegar
1 lb. cooked pasta
2 tsp. chili powder
1 c cubed, cooked chicken
1 tsp salt
6 oz grated jack cheese
½ tsp dry mustard
1 can chopped green chilies
¼ tsp pepper
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 avocado, cubed
tortilla chips
Mix the oil, vinegar, chili powder, salt, mustard, pepper, garlic and lime juice for the dressing. Toss the pasta, chicken, cheese, green chilies, onions and avocado with the dressing. Crumble the chips over the salad and serve.


This recipe is from my friend Kareena Mullens. It's yummy. My family doesn't necessarily love it, but I make it for adult parties I attend, baby showers, etc. Enjoy!