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General Tso's Noodle Salad & Homemade Pot Roast--3 Ways!

by on ‎01-05-2015 07:29 PM

Hello, foodies…


I’m enjoying my last few days of vacation and am looking forward to joining you again this Sunday for In the Kitchen with David. As for this Wednesday, I asked my friend Rick Domeier to join you and taste-test our next Budget-Friendly Make-Ahead Meal…General Tso’s Noodle Salad.



General Tso’s Noodle Salad
Serves 5


This recipe is prepared with the Lock & Lock 10-Piece Nestable Bowl and Zen Storage Set (K41325).

Go to David's Recipe Item Page for the full list of items that David has used in his recipes.


Ingredients:



  • 1/2 cup General Tso's sauce

  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger

  • 2 (3-oz) packs oriental-flavor ramen noodles

  • 1 (12-oz) bag Asian-blend chopped salad

  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Preparation:



  1. Whisk together the sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dressing until needed.

  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a 3-quart sauce pot. Add both seasoning packs and the ramen noodles and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the noodles in a colander and place them in a large bowl. Add half of the dressing and toss until all the noodles are completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

  3. When the noodles are completely cool, add the chopped salad, scallions, red pepper, cilantro, and the remainder of the dressing. Toss until evenly combined.


General Tso's Noodle Salad


Make the sauce ahead of time, cook the noodles ahead of time, and when you’re ready, add the veggies. It doesn’t get easier than that. I love the simplicity of this dish.


Speaking of easy, when’s the last time you made a pot roast? A finished pot roast is a thing of beauty and looks like it should take equal parts effort and time. But did you know you could make this quintessential dish in just over an hour with a pressure cooker? Or, have you thought about making it “ahead” with the help of your slow cooker?  



 


You can find that pot roast recipe from my first book on my recipe page on QVC.com…just go to the “beef” section under entrees. Foodies, I’ll see you soon—stay tuned for a special blog tomorrow and be sure to join Rick this Wednesday night at 8pm ET.


Keep it flavorful!
—David

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