March 8

There are times when you make something and it was so hard but you know it will be worth it in the end. I am not sure that it was the case with this one. It may have been easier to call the local take out Chinese!

72. Sesame Chicken

*1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
*1/4 cup sesame seeds
*1/2 cup mayonnaise
*1 teaspoon dry mustard
*1 teaspoon dried minced onion
*3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
SAUCE:
*1/2 cup mayonnaise
*1/4 cup honey

In a plastic bag, mix bread crumbs and sesame seeds; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and onion.
Coat chicken pieces with mayonnaise mixture, then toss in crumb mixture.
Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine sauce ingredients; serve with the hot chicken.

73. Vegetable Lo Mein

*8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
*1/4 cup vegetable oil
*2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
*1 cup shredded carrots
*1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers
*1 onion, chopped
*2 cloves garlic, minced
*2 cups fresh bean sprouts
*1/2 cup chopped green onions
*1 tablespoon cornstarch
*1 cup chicken broth
*1/4 cup hoisin sauce
*2 tablespoons honey
*1 tablespoon soy sauce
*1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
*1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
*1/4 teaspoon curry powder

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large wok or saute pan. Stir fry mushrooms, carrots, peppers, onion and garlic until tender.
Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook one minute.
Mix cornstarch and chicken broth in a small bowl and add to stir fry.
Stir in hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, cayenne pepper and curry powder.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Add cooked spaghetti, and toss.
Serve immediately.

The kids liked this and so did I. Dave is not home yet so I dont know what he thinks.