Spicy Green Beans (Similar to PF Chang's)

I failed and did not take a picture when I made it- this photo is from All Recipes.com

Tired of making the same ole green beans? Look no further! I love the flavor these beans pack- it is almost like the spicy green beans at PF Changs! I loved the recipe because I already had everything in the cupboard. Feel free to adjust the amount of spice to your taste with the chile sauce. Personally, I would add more. They have a lot of flavor though- so don't pair with an entree with a heavy sauce as well - they do better with grilled chicken, etc.

Spicy Green Beans
Recipe from All Recipes

• 3/4 fresh green beans, ends trimmed (you can use frozen if you want, just steam for longer)
• 2 TBSP soy sauce
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp garlic chili sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tsp canola oil

Steam green beans for 3 minutes in a steamer basket or in the microwave. I prefer to put mine in a microwaveable bowl with a tiny bit of water & cover with plastic wrap. Fresh beans only need about 2 minutes & frozen need about 4 (Depending on amount of beans). If you like crispier green beans, than you can skip the steaming as long as they are at room temperature (i.e. not frozen). 

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, garlic, chili sauce & honey and set aside. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add green beans and cook about 3 minutes. Add sauce and cook 2 more minutes, until sauce is mostly absorbed. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

My Little Green Salad

This post is not so much a recipe, as just a guide. Everyone has their favorite salad toppings & go-to sides. This is one of mine. I love it! With the right dressing (right now I like Caesar Vinaigrette), it's the perfect compliment to a heavier meal & might even make you feel like you're eating healthy stuff- you know like lettuce & carrots. :)

My Little Green Salad
Makes enough for 2 salads

• 2 handfuls bagged romaine lettuce
• one bunch green onions
• small handful mini carrots, sliced
• small handful of cucumber pieces
• garlic salt
• pepper
• feta cheese
• your favorite Vinaigrette

Toss veggies together & sprinkle with asesonings & cheese. Toss with dressing & enjoy!

Easy Skillet Pepper Corn

My Mimi taught me how to make this corn a while ago, and I love it! It's such an easy way to spice up a bag of frozen corn. Feel free to add other seasonings too, but I like to keep mine simple with salt & pepper.

I found it especially tasty with my Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recently. Yum yum yum!

Skillet Pepper Corn
Serves 2-3

• 1/2 bag frozen corn
• 2 TBSP butter
• salt & pepper to taste (I used at least 1/2 tsp of each)

Heat skillet over medium heat. Partially melt butter & add corn to pan. Season with salt & pepper & stir to coat evenly. 

Let corn cook for about 6-8 minutes until it is cooked all the way through & starts to sizzle- I like mine a little brown. 

Serve with your favorite meal and enjoy!