Cooking

One of the necessities of life is eating… one of the chores, one may say is cooking. However, cooking (and baking as well) can be pure joy.

With a little practice and following recipes can go a long way to tasty and very satisfying. Sharing recipes is fun with friends is fun and very exciting.

Tonight I made the Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry, recipe below. It was absolutely outstanding and incredible delicious.

Ingredients

• 3/4cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 2tablespoons cornstarch
• 2tablespoons soy sauce
• 1tablespoon natural rice vinegar
• 1tablespoon packed brown sugar2tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1lb pork tenderloin, cut in 1/2-inch strips 
• 1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce (tomato paste is good substitute)
• 1teaspoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
• 1cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1cup thinly sliced bok choy
• 1cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seed

Hot white rice, lime wedges, green onions and chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

1. In medium bowl, mix broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and brown sugar. Beat with fork until smooth. Set aside.

2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet or work, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Swirl pan to coat sides with oil. Add pork; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until cooked through. Add chile garlic sauce and gingerroot; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.

3. Wipe out skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and bok choy; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and browned. Add red cabbage; cook 30 to 60 seconds longer or until softened.

4. Return pork mixture to skillet. Stir sauce; add to pork and vegetables in skillet. Heat to boiling. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in sesame seed. Serve with rice, lime wedges, green onions and cilantro.

This is just one example of how exciting cooking can be. of course not all recipes render accolades like this one but the accomplishment of creating something you never created before is a wonderful feeling.

Try never to be afraid to try something different, I had previously never tried bok choy and now I am a big fan.. and fresh red cabbage.. WOW….

Have some fun try something different.. you will surprise yourself!!!

Sharing your cooking is the best feeling as well!!!

Happy Cooking (and baking)!!! Enjoy!!!