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 There's a great sense of satisfaction that comes with preparing a delicious meal. Like a sorceress mixing a secret potion able to deliver a sense of warmth and comfort to all that indulge. It's this reaction that inspires all great chefs and gourmet cooks to create. I have never found a recipe that can't be improved or changed. The word "Gourmet" really means being creative and trying new things. Cooking should be fun and have no boundaries. So many customers have told us about different interesting dishes they have come up with using "Oriental Blend." We wanted to have a place to share these with all of you .The winners name and recipe will be posted here along with the prize offered for recipe selected. (Coconut Bay Apron or T-shirt)We really enjoy cooking for you out in the stores and look forward to seeing what great ideas you have to share. For a chance to win submit your Oriental Blend Recipe to: recipes@CCbay.biz"Oriental Blend"
Sautee Chicken with Stir-Fry Veggies Ingredients; (Vegans subsitute Tofu) 1 package Organic Chicken Tenderloins 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 1/2 cup sliced green pepper 1/2 cup sliced red pepper 1/2 cup sugar snap peas 1/2 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 4 tbs. grapeseed oil 1 tbs. roasted sesame seeds Oriental Blend to taste Directions; Julienne slice peppers and onion, chop broccoli, slice mushrooms. Heat 2 tbs. grapeseed oil in skillet. Sautee chicken until golden brown. Add all veggies stir-fry for 3-5 minutes on high heat. Add 2-3Tbs "Oriental Blend" cook 1-2 more minutes. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds. Serves 2-4  "Oriental Blend"
Organic Brown Rice Stuffed Pineapple Ingredients; 4 cups Organic Brown Rice 1 -2 pineapples 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup diced waterchesnuts 1/4 cup chopped green onion 3 tbs grapeseed oil 1/4 cup Oriental Blend Directions: Cook rice per package , set aside. Cut each pineapple in half and score inside into chunk size pieces and remove. Chop onion and green onion. Heat 3 tbs grapeseed oil in pan on med-high. Add onion and sautee intil translucent. Add rice, stir-fry cooked rice with onion 3-4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup Oriental Blend ,waterchesnuts, & green onion. Fill each pineapple half with rice . Serves 4 -6  "Oriental Blend"
Broccoli Slaw with Pineapple & Cashews Ingredients; 1cup shredded broccoli stems 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup purple cabbage 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 1/4 cup cashews 1/4 cup Oriental Blend Directions: Buy broccoli slaw mix in most produce sections or shred first 3 ingredients. Toss all ingredients together in bowl with sauce serve cold. FATFREE and perfect for summer meals Serves 4-6  Spring Onion & Shrimp Soup w/Oriental Blend
Ingredients; 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 2 Tbs. Oriental Blend 1 stalk lemon grass, minced ¼ cup spring onions chopped 2 teaspoons red curry paste 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 pound medium shrimp 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Stir in the Oriental Blend; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; garnish with cilantro.  "Oriental Blend "Chicken Pizza
Prep Time (Min): 20 Cook Time (Min): 10 Ingredients: (Vegans subsitute Tofu for chicken) 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons Oriental Blend 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 4 oz. cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces 2 (8-inch) personal size pizza crusts 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup sliced green onions 2tbs Roasted Seasame seeds Directions: PREHEAT oven to 400° F. PLACE peanut butter and Oriental Blend sauce and oil in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. COAT chicken with 2 tablespoons peanut butter mixture. SPREAD remaining peanut butter mixture evenly over crusts. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, carrot, bean sprouts, green onions and chicken. Place pizzas on baking sheet. BAKE for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Sesame Seeds. Serve immediately. (Makes 2 servings)  Oriental Blend Beef & Orange Packets"
Ingredients: 1beef flank steak (about 1 pound) 2cups uncooked instant rice 4sheets (18X12 inches) heavy-duty foil, sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray 1/2teaspoon black pepper 1green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1red bell pepper, cut in thin strips 1/2cup Oriental Blend 1/4cup orange marmalade 1can (11 ounces) mandarin orange sections, drained 8ice cubes 1cup beef broth or water 1green onion, sliced (optional) Directions: 1.Preheat oven to 450°F. 2.Cut flank steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices. Place 1/2 cup rice in center of one sheet of foil. Divide beef strips into four equal portions. Arrange four beef strips on foil to enclose rice. Top with remainder of one portion of beef. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. 3.Place a quarter of bell peppers on beef. Combine Oriental Blend sauce and marmalade in small bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon Oriental Blend mixture over vegetables. 4.Arrange a quarter of orange sections around beef and rice. Place 2 ice cubes on top of vegetables. Fold up sides of foil and pour 1/4 cup broth into packet. 5.Double fold sides and ends of foil to seal packet, leaving head space for heat circulation. Repeat with remaining rice, beef, black pepper, bell peppers, sauce mixture, orange sections, ice cubes and broth to make three more packets. Place packets on baking sheet. 6.Bake 20 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes. Open packets and transfer contents to serving plates. Garnish with green onion, if desired. Yield: Makes 4 servings  "Oriental Blend" Soothing Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Ingredients: 2 heads Romaine lettuce 1/2 lb ground beef & pork (Vegans use crumble tofu) 1/4 cup diced water chestnuts 1/4 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup Oriental Blend Directions: cut end off lettuce, rinse in cold water, arrange on plate. Brown ground beef & pork in pan, add water chesnuts and Oriental Blend. Fill each romaine finger with warm meat or (tofu) mixture. Top with bean sprouts a dizzle sauce on each piece. This is a delicious appetizer. It's quick & easy. Servers 4-6  Turn your next cookout into a Gourmet Meal Just add a few tbs. of Oriental Blend to steaks, chicken, burgers, ribs, salmon…….30 minutes Before grilling………Simply Delicous!!!!!!
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