Yummy Chinese Take-In?

Living far away from The Big City, and all major restaurant chains, I have done a lot of experimental cooking the last few months. Since there really isn't any to be had, I've had to find ways to create our favorite "take-out" dishes. Some have been huge successes, others have not. (Seth, I'm sorry for that soggy, putrid glop that was supposed to be mushroom ravioli!)

Whether you live in a small town, or just maybe want to save a little money, I hope you enjoy this yummy Chinese "Take-In" meal.

Cashew Chicken

1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
2 teas minced fresh ginger
1 tbs oil
1 med. red bell pepper
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup roasted cashews
Cilantro

Cut chicken into small chunks and mix with ginger. Heat oil and stir-fry chicken a few minutes. Add bell pepper and cook until chicken is finished. Add teriyaki sauce and stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in cashews. Garnish with cilantro.

Fried Brown Rice

¼ cup olive oil
4 cups cooked brown rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 envelope onion soup mix
½ cup water
1 tbs soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, partially thawed
2 eggs lightly beaten

Heat olive oil and add rice stirring constantly, about 2 minutes or until rice is hot. Add garlic. Stir in soup mix blended with water and soy sauce and cook 1 minute. Stir in peas and carrots and cook 2 minutes. In a separate pan, fry eggs and chop into very small pieces. Add to rice and stir well. Serve hot.