Amanda and Tim

Beef Broccoli (without the beef)

Beef Broccoli (without the beef) » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Just sometimes, I don’t feel like cooking meat. This was one of those days!
Pretty simply dish.
Broccoli, onions, garlic & ginger
Sesame seeds & oil
Soya sauce
Beef Broccoli (without the beef) » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Add sesame oil broccoli, onions, garlic & ginger. Cook til broccoli almost tender. Add couple TBSP of soya sauce & sesame seeds. I thicken this with cornstarch/water mixture.
Serve this with rice
Love our Lodge cast iron wok!

Chicken thighs & Spring Onion

Chicken thighs & Spring Onion » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Cut white onion & 1 inch green onion pieces
Garlic & Ginger
1TBSP oyster sauce
1/2TSP each salt & pepper
1/2TSP sugar
1/3CUP water
1TBSP cornstarch
Chicken thighs & Spring Onion » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Put some soya sauce over the meat and let marinate.
Make sauce in a small bowl. With oyster sauce, salt, pepper, water & sugar. Set aside.
Cook chicken, add onions, garlic, & ginger. Cook high heat couple minutes. Add sauce and thicken it with the cornstarch. Throw the green onions last couple minutes. This dish is yummy. Pretty simple. Minimal ingredients, and tastes great. We eat this with rice!

Nacho Dip

Nacho Dip » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Salsa
Onion
Jalapeno
Pepper
Cilantro
Velveeta
Grated cheddar
Nacho Dip » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Fry up the meat with Vegetables til done.
Nacho Dip » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Add salsa. Then mix in cheese til melted. Add cilantro right before serving
Nacho Dip » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Top with a little more cilantro.
Lucky’s waiting for a chip & dip

Anyone else do Elf on the Shelf?

I never grew up with an Elf on the shelf. I had never heard of them. Until way into my adult life, when my kids were 8 & 10 years old (now 12&14). It had seemed to be popular in Calgary Alberta.

My daughter Bianca took right too it. Wanted one and couldn’t wait to see what it was going to do everyday.

They have enjoyed the Elf last few years. Were so excited for December 1st for it to come back.

I must say, I do have fun doing it but I very much get excited when he leaves on Christmas day haha

Do you do Elf on the Shelf in your house? I’d love to see and hear about your ideas :0)

Anyone else do Elf on the Shelf? » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Anyone else do Elf on the Shelf? » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025

Sesame Brittle

Sesame Brittle » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
1CUP sugar
Pinch of salt
1/4 TSP of ground nutmeg
1 TBSP water
1 CUP raw sesame seeds ( I like to use white & black seeds)
1 TSP of vanilla extract
2 TSP butter
1/4 TSP baking soda

Heat the sugar, salt, nutmeg, and water into thick-bottomed saucepan. Heat on medium heat and stir until a smooth slurry is formed.
Stir in the sesame seeds.
Cook the sesame seed mixture, stirring often, until the mixture turns an amber caramel color, about 5minutes.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the butter.
Once the butter has completely melted into the mixture, stir in the baking soda. 
Spread out on a silicone sheet. Or whatever non stick surface you are using :0).
Sesame Brittle » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Sesame Brittle » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
It should harden quite quickly.
Sesame Brittle » RecipeCollage.com » January 16, 2025
Break into pieces. Store in air tight container. We love these!