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Roasted Bok Choy

I am in love with this recipe.  The flavors from the marinade on the Japanese Chicken Thighs pair perfectly with the Bok Choy and Cauliflower Fried Rice.

But a bit of change for the vegetables as I add more garlic and ginger.  So for this marinade I used:
Olive oil opposed to sesame oil (on the bottom of the pan)
1/2 ounce Tamari
1 ounce Mirin or Dry Sherry
1 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
2 ounces ginger – grated
3-4 large garlic – grated
2 green onions or scallions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Rinse the Bok Choy (if you can find baby Bok Choy-it is preferred) break off or cut into smaller pieces.  Dry off with a paper towel or wrap them up in a paper towel and rest.  Place on a lined cookie sheet, and either spray with non-stick cooking spray or drizzle the bottom of the pan with Olive Oil.  Place the Bok Choy on the cookie sheet.  Drizzle the marinade over the top of the Bok Choy.Roast in a pre-heated 350 degrees oven for about 15-20 minutes.  If you would like to have these still crispy, so be aware of the time in the oven.  If you like them more done, just roast for a longer time.  I did cook it with the chicken, and just placed them in the oven after the chicken had cooked for about 12 minutes.

Serve with the Japanese Chicken Thighs and Cauliflower Fried Rice.

Blessings.

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Japanese Style Chicken Thighs

We had a sweet, younger couple over for dinner, and they have been eating healthy.  I made sure that our menu was okay with their diet restrictions (having many of my own currently and in the past).

The Menu: (I will be posting the Bok Choy and Cauliflower Fried Rice over the next couple of days.)

Japanese Style Chicken Thighs with Roasted Bok Choy and Cauliflower Fried Rice

For the chicken, I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs.  For the marinade and basting sauce:
1/2 ounce Tamari
1 ounce Mirin or Dry Sherry
1/4 ounce sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
1 ounce ginger – grated
2 large garlic – grated
2 green onions or scallions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Mix everything together in a bowl except the salt, pepper and green onions.  Place the chicken in a the bowl and pour the sauce over.  Cover and let sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes to a hour.

Place chicken on a sheet pan (I cover mine with aluminium foil).  Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper.Bake at 350 degrees, for about 30-35 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once and basting with the marinade.Sprinkle the green onions on the chicken.  Serve hot with the Bok Choy and Cauliflower Fried Rice.

We loved it, and our guests were very happy with the meal.  (Yay!)  I didn’t end up taking pictures of our plates (I had forgotten-ugh).

Blessings.

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Holes

know your circle

A little Monday reminder (to myself) to be aware of who is in my boat.  We need to be aware of the people who surround us especially when times are difficult.  I have the tendency to rely on those who I think support me.  I am very trusting, and believe everyone is supportive.  Eh, oh well, I just keep rowing.

Do you have rowers or drillers?

Blessings.

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Sunday Thoughts

Healing, moment by moment, day to day.

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You Can

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Friday Thoughts

Yep!

Blessings today and always.

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Cruising

After our Disney time, we went on a Royal Caribbean cruise on the Allure.  It was a wonderful time spent with David’s family.  Again, with a lot of selfies.

On the beach at Phillips-burg, St. Marteen.

 San Juan, Puerto Rico

David and I took a Sushi making class at Izumi. It was so cool. Definitely going to do this at home as I used to make sushi rolls in the past.

Formal night…hate my arms but love our outfits. I love dressing up, and this was huge for me to go sleeveless.

Second formal night…always feeling sassy!

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Days

I would love to change some things but I wouldn’t be where I am today without what brought me here.  Lots of experience, right? And lessons, and a ton of blessings.

Blessings.

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Family-Seasons

My definition of family keeps changing.  I have my husband (and his family), and our children.  But I also have friends that I have considered family for over twenty years.  Seasons change, and we have changed.  My chosen family has changed.

It isn’t personal, it is growth.  Change is hard sometimes for me.  I like variety in my work, but when it comes to structure of friends and family I tend to be very loyal.  That’s is the problem – loyalty isn’t always a good thing.  Seasons are required for growth.  Love and understanding is required for family.

How is your season of family and friends defined?

Blessings.

 

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Octopus

Doesn’t matter what happens to any of us…we come together when needed or just because.

Love these women more than words.

Blessings.