Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Friday, February 13, 2009

Pineapple Sweet 'n Sour Chicken

We got this recipe out of the coupon section of the Sunday paper. It's a Dole recipe, and it was quick and easy to make.

Ingredients:
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks
1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 TBS vegetable oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup prepared sweet and sour sauce
2 TBS soy sauce
Hot cooked rice


Directions:

Drain pineapple, reserve 2 TBS juice. Cook pepper, onion and mushrooms in hot oil, over medium heat, until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
Cook chicken until browned. Add vegetables and combine with sauces, pineapple, and reserved juice. Heat through.
Serve over rice.

The Verdict:

We like this dish, but it wasn't terribly original. And the pineapple was WAY too much! Half a can is plenty. But it had good flavor, and we'll probably prepare it again.

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