Beef Lo Mein

Ingredients:
1 pound flank steak, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced across the grain in thin slices
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles (lo mein noodles)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 tablespoons oil, divided
2 carrots, cut julienne
about 8 leaves Chinese cabbage or romaine lettuce, cut in crosswise shreds
1 small (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Procedures:
Mix beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or sherry, and the cornstarch. Let stand 20 minutes.

Combine remaining soy sauce and rice wine with oyster sauce and sugar. Set aside.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles, stirring to separate. Cook about 2 minutes, until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with sesame oil. Set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok. Add carrots and stir-fry 1 minute. Add shredded cabbage or lettuce and mushrooms and stir-fry 1 minute longer. Remove.

Heat another tablespoon of oil in the wok. Add beef mixture and stir-fry until browned, about 2 minutes. Remove.

Wipe out wok. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in wok. Add noodles and stir-fry until they are heated through. Stir in vegetables and beef. Add sauce and stir-fry to mix well.

Serves: 4 person

Source: Real and Healthy Chinese Food Recipes

Bonefish Grill's Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients:
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. plus Kosher Salt
1 tsp. oregano, dry leaves
1 tsp. black pepper, ground
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Finely grated lemon zest from 3 lemons
4 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 bunch flat leaf (Italian) parsley
1 cup olive oil

Procedures:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse chop until all ingredients are approximately 1/8 inch in size.

Add Italian parsley and pulse chop until parsley is 1/8 inch in size.

Add the olive oil and blend in quickly. (Do not over blend)

Allow the sauce to marinate for 30 minutes before serving.

Makes 10 servings.

Source: Bonefish Grill

Tony Roma's Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:
1/2 medium brown OR yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/3 cup flour
1 quart chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half
7 to 8 medium potatoes, baked until tender, peeled and cut into small cubes
Seasoned salt and garlic pepper to taste
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 to 1 1/2 cups crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

Procedures:
In large soup pot, cook brown onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Blend in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute, stirring. With wire whisk, slowly whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half
until smooth; cook, whisking until smooth, over medium heat until mixture boils. Boil, stirring, 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add potatoes. Season to taste with seasoned salt and garlic pepper.
Heat through a few minutes.

Divide soup into 6 soup bowls. Garnish with rows of Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions. Serve immediately.

Makes: 6 servings.

Source: The Recipe Secret Forum