Cauliflower Fried Rice, Lettuce Wraps, Sweet & Sour Chicken & Roasted Cabbage Steaks...recipes from this morning's show :)

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN

CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

LETTUCE WRAPS

ROASTED CABBAGE STEAKS

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN

1 (8-ounce) bottle Russian dressing

1 (10-ounce) jar apricot preserves

1 envelope dry onion soup

7-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs

Garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper to taste

Combine first 3 ingredients together and mix well.  Season chicken on both sides with seasonings and then place in a baking dish.   Pour dressing mixture evenly over all the chicken.  Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

MELISSA’S CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

2 tablespoons real butter

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 small bag frozen peas and carrots

2 eggs

1 teaspoon salt and pepper

3 tablespoons soy sauce (taste and add more if desired)

2 cups riced cauliflower

In a large wok or electric skillet, heat butter and sesame oil for about 1 minute.  Add onion, cauliflower, peas and carrots and cook on high for about 6 to 8 minutes.  Push to the side and add eggs, salt and pepper.  Cook eggs for 1 to 2 minutes or until scrambled.  Add soy sauce.  Stir well, and cook on high for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. 

ROASTED CABBAGE STEAKS

1 head of cauliflower, washed

Salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder to taste

Olive oil

Slice the cauliflower into 2” rounds.  Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle seasonings on both sides of cauliflower.  Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 400 for 45 minutes.

LETTUCE WRAPS & SPECIAL SAUCE

1-½ pounds ground turkey

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, chopped

¼ cup hosin sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, optional

1 tablespoon Sriracha

1 (8-ounce) can diced water chestnuts

2 green onions, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Romaine or iceberg lettuce, washed and drained

Heat the olive oil and add the ground turkey and onion and brown for 6 to 8 minutes.  Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.  Serve with crisp, cold lettuce and special sauce.

SPECIAL SAUCE

4 tablespoons sugar

½ cup hot water

2 tablespoon rice vinegar

3 teaspoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

¼ teaspoon sesame oil

Place the sugar in hot water and stir until it dissolves.  Add the remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.