Sunday, October 16, 2011

Easy Egg Drop Soup

Traditionally, the broth for Egg Drop Soup is rather bland, allowing the egg flavor to stand out. I've added white pepper for extra bite, but you can leave it out if desired, or substitute 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:

* 4 cups chicken broth or stock
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 -2 green onions, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
* Salt to taste
* A few drops of sesame oil (optional)

Preparation:
In a wok or saucepan, bring the 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add the white pepper and salt, and the sesame oil if using. Cook for about another minute.
Very slowly pour in the eggs in a steady stream. To make shreds, stir the egg rapidly in a clockwise direction for one minute. To make thin streams or ribbons, gently stir the eggs in a clockwise direction until they form.
Garnish with green onion and serve.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Microwave Old Henry Bars

4 c. old fashioned oatmeal
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
4 heaping tbsp. chunky peanut butter
1 c. chocolate chips

Microwave oatmeal and butter in 1 quart size microwavable dish for 2 minutes. Add brown sugar and corn syrup. Microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir ingredients after each 2 minutes of microwaving. Press into pan. (bigger than 8" smaller than 9x13)

Topping: Microwave, peanut butter and chips together for 1 1/2-2 minutes. Stir and spread on bars.