FAMILY FRIENDLY WAYS TO RETHINK FAVORITE RECIPES
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reshen up family dinners by adding new ingredients like pecans, with natural richness and subtle sweetness coupled with irresistible crunch.
Kitchen staples are being used to add twists to traditional dishes, so finding an item you can use to mix up classic family recipes is key. Pecans pack flavor, texture and nutrition all in one bite, and they have a long shelf life. Shelled pecans can be kept in airtight containers in the refrigerator for about nine months and for up to two years in sealed plastic bags in the freezer.
Chinese Chicken Salad with Pecans Dressing 1/4 cup pecan butter 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons warm water, plus additional as needed (optional)
Salad 4 ounces dried thin rice noodles cold water 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce 1/4 cup toasted and chopped pecans 2 scallions, finely chopped 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup crispy wontons 1 cup mandarin oranges 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, chopped To make dressing: In medium bowl, whisk pecan butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil and soy sauce until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons warm water and whisk until incorporated. Add additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if desired, until dressing reaches pourable consistency. To make salad: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and transfer to bowl with cold water to keep from sticking. In large bowl, toss romaine and iceberg lettuces, pecans, scallions, bean sprouts, crispy wontons, mandarin oranges and sesame seeds. Divide salad among four plates; top each with 1/2 cup chicken and serve with dressing.
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Women’s LifeStyle Magazine • May 2020
