Rain

It is raining again. It is officially 'rainy season'. It means you have to carry your umbrella with you b/c at any given time, it could rain. Some days its a light rain, others it pours all day. Erik was driving to work & said that it was flooding in one area.

Its already dark & dreary out at 3pm. blah. Not good for going to the gym or studying!!

Tonight I am making Chicken Lo Mein:

Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3 Tbsp cornstarch
3⁄4 cup chicken broth
1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki marinade & sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp each chopped garlic and fresh ginger
1 pkg (8 oz) wide lo mein noodles
1 lb chicken tenders
2 Tbsp oil
3 cups broccoli florets
4 oz sugar snap peas
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1-in. pieces
3 scallions, sliced

PREPARATION

1. To make sauce: In a small bowl, stir 1 Tbsp of the cornstarch, the chicken broth, teriyaki, sesame oil, garlic and ginger until blended; set aside.

2. Cook noodles as package directs in salted boiling water; drain. Meanwhile, cut chicken diagonally into 1⁄4-in.-thick slices; place with remaining 2 Tbsp cornstarch in large ziptop bag. Seal bag and shake until evenly coated.

3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add chicken; stir-fry 4 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove to serving platter.

4. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in same skillet; stir-fry broccoli, sugar snap peas and red pepper 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir sauce to reblend, add to skillet and cook 30 seconds or until thickened. Stir in chicken and noodles. Sprinkle with scallions.