Cabbage: Oriental Chicken Salad

This is a really yummy, light summery salad, and most importantly a great way to use cabbage!

Oriental Chicken Salad:

2 -3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (depending on the amount of chicken you like)
1 head cabbage, shredded or chopped
1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 packages oriental flavor Top Ramen noodles
3 tablespoons oil

Dressing
1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1/2 cup canola oil
4 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper


Directions:
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
1. Prepare dressing and set aside.
2. Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
3. Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
4. If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
5. Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
6. Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
7. Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
8. Add dressing and stir to coat.
9. I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
10. If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
11. Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
12. If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
13. If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.

Cabbage and celery

Well hopefully everyone is as pleased as I am with the bountiful baskets this week. There were a couple of things that aren't really your usual everyday items such as celery and cabbage, I'll be putting up some fun recipes for those! The first one uses plenty of both. It is known to boost your metabolism and burn fat too! I have tried it and it tastes pretty good! Ingredients

5 carrots, chopped

3 onions, chopped

2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid

1 large head cabbage, chopped

1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained

2 quarts tomato juice

2 green bell peppers, diced

10 stalks celery, chopped

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

Directions

Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery in a large pot. Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender. May be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

I'm Back

I sincerely apologize for the first week of recipes being a total bust. We left town before the evacuation to get my little guy out of the smoke and had no internet the entire time! I hope my apologies are accepted. I hope every one was safe while being evacuated.

Although it is still somewhat smokey here in Eagar, we are still on for Bountiful Baskets this week.

So head on over to bountifulbaskets.org to sign up!

This week they are offering the Mexican pack, which I am super excited for!

I am looking for some volunteers to help this week, if you are interested please leave a comment below! Thanks!

Step by Step

Bountiful Basket Sign-ups are up!

Remember you must sign up online before Tuesday at 10pm in order to pick up a basket on Saturday.

I know for some of us, technology doesn't come as easily as it does to others so here is a step-by-step guide for any first time bountiful basketers.


1. Go to www.bountifulbaskets.org

2. On the right hand side there under "Offerings" click where is says "Get my produce basket"

At this point if you do not have an account to login with, click where it says New User?
You will need to provide your name, address and phone number to register.

3. Now you should see all the current offerings

4. Scroll down until you see Arizona Basket pickup, and click on it.

5. Next, select your county (Apache for Eagar)

6. Eagar is the only site in Apache county, so select Eagar

7. Next select the food you want this week.

8. Read these:

Please Read Before Submitting Order:

***PRESS SUBMIT ONLY ONCE. We do not offer refunds on multiple and/or duplicate contributions.***

Your Contribution: From $15.00 to $25.00
The standard basket does NOT include bread. In order to make a contribution for bread, please add it to your contribution.

Note: To get two Baskets and only one 5-pack of bread, add one Plain Basket to your Cart, then Add a second basket with one Bread. There is no way to make a bread contribution without making a basket contribution.

***Please make sure you have selected the correct options. There is no way to change your selection after finalizing your contribution.***

***Please double check your contribution before typing in your card number. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR CHANGES.***

9. press Submit and fill in your card information

10. and fill in your card information

11. Confirm your order is correct, and Checkout.


The end.

The first time is a little scary, but one you get the hang of it, it's a breeze! (a good breeze, not like the wind we are used to here in Eagar!)

Welcome!

Bountiful Baskets is starting in Eagar June 4th! Woot Woot!

Any questions you may have about Bountiful Baskets in general- check on the main website: bountifulbaskets.org

So you may be wondering what this website is for? Well...

This website of for Eagar specific questions, and.. drum roll please....

I will also be posting recipe ideas each week that uses the produce we get in the baskets!(yeah, maybe a little anti-climatic, but they will be good recipes!)

I will also be posting other things that may be of interest, such as bulk items being brought into town, good deals at the grocery store, and perhaps even some give-a-ways!

So stay tuned!