Okay, what a GREAT day today turned out to be. Simply said, today was wonderful. Jared was home in the morning. We slept in until 8:21AM. I couldn't be more happier my kids played upstairs while we slept! Loved the relaxed morning. I left to do aerobics with my sisters in my sisters basement...have you ever done aerobics while watching the video on a theater screen...well let's just say it was FUN!
Anyways, then I had my sisters and Emily come on over for lunch. I recreated a yummy salad that I had from Kneaders. It's a raspberry chicken spinach salad. YUM! We had a heavenly lunch and sat and talked and talked. With Emily's help we even recreated the raspberry salad dressing...it was pretty close and so good! (Stay tuned I will provide the recipe!)
Anyways, then I had my sisters and Emily come on over for lunch. I recreated a yummy salad that I had from Kneaders. It's a raspberry chicken spinach salad. YUM! We had a heavenly lunch and sat and talked and talked. With Emily's help we even recreated the raspberry salad dressing...it was pretty close and so good! (Stay tuned I will provide the recipe!)
The sisters left and my kids and Emily's continued to play! We then baked bread because I had no more bread for lunches tomorrow...anyways, I then told her we could make dinner together. So with TWO recipes that I have fallen in love with I have to just post about it! Because really they are WONDERFUL!
Here's a picture of the slaw that goes to the Thai Steak Tacos...Heaven on Earth! YUM...This recipe is worth every different ingredient that it calls for. (You can find all of these at Walmart...really just in the Asian food aisle) YUM...did I say that already. Just so you know this is in my TOP FIVE favorites. (Recipe below!)
Thai Beef Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Slaw
Steak Marinade:
1 T. sugar
1 1/2 t ginger powder
2 t fish sauce (I use oyster sauce)
1 T sweet chili Asian sauce
1/4 t freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ c. lime juice
2 T. rice vinegar (When I am out I just use regular white vinegar)
1 T. Montreal Steak Seasoning
A few shakes of sesame oil
1 pound flank steak, trimmed (I just use petite sirloin)
Slaw:
1/4 c fresh lime juice
¼ c. sugar
2 T. rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 t ginger powder (or fresh)
1 1/2 t sesame oil
1/2 t chili garlic sauce (I use a garlic ginger sauce)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ c. mayonnaise
salt & pepper
3 c packaged angel hair slaw
2 c packaged matchstick-cut carrots
1/4 c sliced green onions
1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro
Remaining Ingredients:
8 (6-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
1 - To prepare steak, combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add stead to bad; seal and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
2 - Prepare grill or broiler.
3 - Remove steak from bag; discard marinade. Place steak on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain in to thin slices.
4 - To prepare slaw, combine juice and next 6 ingredients (through 2 garlic cloves) in a large bowl. Add slaw and next 3 ingredients (through cilantro); toss well to combine.
5 - Divide steak evenly among tortillas; spoon about 1/2 c slaw onto each tortilla. Fold in half; serve immediately.
5 comments:
he is so cute and chubby!
Hey Diana, I found your blog through Deals to Meals. I'm so glad I found you here since I've been slacking on visiting teaching. It's fun to see your cute family and all your fun ideas. I'm definitely going to try this recipe. Hopefully, we'll be able to come visit you soon!
Oh you make me wish I lived close to my sisters!! I love to cook too, I am starting to think not as much as you do though!! lol
Man oh man! I'm sad I wasn't one of your sisters that got to enjoy that salad! It looks delicious! Sounds like a good day, with lot's of yummy food! :)
Loved that day! Paul and I are still talking about the awesome tacos. I am glad you have this cooking talent so that I can piggyback on some/most of your recipes!
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