Bamboo Shoots with Chicken and Ham

      Ingredients

 2 oz chicken meat, minced
 2 oz smoked ham, minced
 2 oz water chestnuts, minced
 2 egg whites
 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 8 oz bamboo shoots, cut into thick strips
 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaved parsley  
                           

                     

                               
 Directions

 1. Mix together the chicken, ham and water chestnuts.

 2. Mix together the egg whites and cornflour then stir
them into the minced ingredients. Stir the bamboo shoots
into the mixture until well coated then arrange in an ovenproof dish.

 3. Place on a rack in a steamer, cover and steam over gently
simmering water for 15 minutes.

 4. Serve garnished with parsley.

 Makes Servings 4

Chicken and Shrimp Stir-Fry

Chicken and Shrimp Stir-Fry 

  

  

      Ingredients

 1/2 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 strips 

 1 clove garlic, chopped

 2 Tablespoons cooiking oil, divided 

 1/2 pound med. shrimp, shelled and deveined 

 2 Cup broccoli flowerettes

 1 Cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 

 1 Med. red bell pepper, cut into strips 

 1 12oz. jar homestyle gravy

 1 Tablespoon teriyaki sauce

 1/8 Teaspoon red pepper flakes

 Chow Mein noodles, warmed              

                       

                                 

 Directions

1. In preheated large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and 

garlic in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes.

 2. Add shrimp and stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until chicken 

and shrimp are cooked; remove.

 3. Stir-fry broccoli, mushrooms and red bell pepper in 

remaining 1 tablespoon of oil about 2-3 minutes or until 

vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in gravy, teriyaki sauce 

and crushed red pepper.

 4. Return chicken and shrimp to skillet; heat through. 

Serve over warm noodles. 

Chicken with Cucumber

Chicken with Cucumber

Ingredients:  

1 cucumber, peeled and seeded        

8 oz cooked chicken, torn into shreds        

1 tsp mustard powder        

1/2 tsp salt        

2 tbsp wine vinegar 

                  

Directions: 

Cut the cucumber into strips and arrange on a flat serving plate. 

Arrange the chicken on top. Mix together the mustard, salt and wine vinegar 

and spoon over the chicken just before serving.