Yahoooo, the weekend is here!! 🙂 🙂

Party time… No not really, but there is an event I am doing tomorrow at the K Street Collective. Come by enjoy some great wine, great company, and try some pastries. I promise once you try the nutella filled croissant you will want more. 🙂

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Friday’s Fabulous Party Menu

Crispy Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 5 oz white mushrooms, chopped
• 5 oz red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons basil, chopped
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons mint, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 head lettuce, washed
• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
2. Add chicken to the pan, and stir fry for about 5 minutes.
3. Place chicken on a plate. Set aside.
4. Add vegetables, onion, and seasonings to the pan.
5. Stir fry for about 4 minutes, and add liquids.
6. Bring to a boil , add chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
7. Prepare lettuce, and spoon chicken mixture into lettuce leaves.

Middle Eastern Rice

Ingredients: 

• 2 Teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. In a medium pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Stir in seasonings and rice and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Pour the chicken broth and cover and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and serve.

5 Minute Amazing Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients:

• 4 cups frozen strawberri
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt 
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Process all of the ingredients in a food processor.
2. Process for 5 minutes or until creamy.
3. Place mixture in a bowl, and freeze until ready to serve.

Kali Orexi!!