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Sesame Chicken

I am a huge fan of Chinese food. When I was pregnant with my daughter I ate egg rolls for breakfast, lunch, and dinner a lot of the time. I know, it was a bit crazy - but the local restraunt loved me. Anyway, sesame chicken is one of my favorite dishes and this one got pretty close to the restaurant quality. Not quite, but in a pinch this will certainly suffice. I served this on a bed of microwavable noodles I picked up at Walgreens when I realized I didn't have any rice in the house. The rice would have been better. Oh well. Oh! Also feel free to throw in various veggies. I suggest baby corn and green peppers. 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch* 1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Cut chicken breast into 1 inch strips or bite size pieces. Heat a large non-stick skillet that has been sprayed with Pam, over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for ...

5 minute Chocolate Cake

Who says you can't have cake in 5 minutes? I found this yesterday, really entertaining and probably a lot cheaper than those premixed microwavable cakes. 4 Tablespoons cake flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons oil 1 Mug Mix flour, sugar, and cocoa. Spoon in egg. Pour in milk and oil. Mix well. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Wait until it stops rising and sets, then tip the contents out of the mug and enjoy. I'd suggest topping it with some hot fudge or something. More chocolate is always better!