See Also: Crispy Ranch Breadsticks(recipes)
Crispy Ranch Chicken(recipes)
Deep-fried Brie with stir-fried broccoli(recipes)
Pan-fried pears with spicy mustard and crispy bacon dressing(recipes)
Stir-Fried Asparagus(recipes)
Stir-fried noodles(recipes)
Stir-Fried Crab(recipes)
Stir-Fried Chicken(recipes)
Stir-Fried Broccoli(recipes)
Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables(recipes)

Stir-Fried Crab (recipes) and Crispy Ranch Breadsticks (recipes)


Stir-Fried Crab (recipes)




Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



8ounces firm tofu, drained

1tablespoon soy sauce

1/4cup chicken broth

3tablespoons oyster sauce

2teaspoons cornstarch

1tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil

6ounces (2 cups) fresh snow peas, cut into halves

8ounces thawed frozen cooked crabmeat or imitation crabmeat, broken into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

Sesame Noodle Cake (recipe follows, optional)

2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or thinly sliced green onions









Preparation:





1.Press tofu lightly between paper towels; cut into 1/2-inch squares or triangles. Place in shallow dish. Drizzle soy sauce over tofu.2.Blend broth and oyster sauce into cornstarch in cup until smooth.3.Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; heat until hot. Add snow peas; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add crabmeat; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir broth mixture and add to wok. Stir-fry 30 seconds or until sauce boils and thickens.4.Stir in tofu mixture; heat through. Serve over Sesame Noodle Cake, if desired. Sprinkle with cilantro.







Sesame Noodle Cake

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



4ounces vermicelli or Chinese egg noodles

1tablespoon soy sauce

1tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil

1/2teaspoon dark sesame oil









Preparation:





1.Cook vermicelli according to package directions; drain well. Place in large bowl. Toss with soy sauce until sauce is absorbed.2.Heat 10- or 11-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add peanut oil; heat until hot. Add vermicelli mixture; pat into an even layer with spatula.3.Cook, uncovered, 6 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Invert onto plate, then slide back into skillet, browned side up. Cook 4 minutes or until bottom is well browned. Drizzle with sesame oil. Transfer to serving platter and cut into quarters.











Crispy Ranch Breadsticks (recipes)


Top to bottom: Crispy Spiced Nut Breadsticks and Crispy Ranch Breadsticks

Yield: Makes 24 breadsticks



Ingredients:



2tablespoons dry ranch party dip mix

2tablespoons sour cream

1package (10 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough

Butter, melted









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease Baking sheets or line with parchment paper. Combine dip mix and sour cream in small bowl; set aside.2.Unroll pizza dough on lightly floured work surface. Shape dough into 16X10-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Spread dip mixture evenly over top of dough; cut into 24 (10-inch) strips. Form into desired shapes.3.Place breadsticks 1/2 inch apart on prepared Baking sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately or place on wire rack to cool.







Crispy Spiced Nut Breadsticks:

Place 1 cup finely chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in plastic bag; toss to coat. Combine 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon and dash of ground red pepper in small bowl. Add to nuts; toss to coat. Place nuts in small pan over medium heat and stir constantly until nuts are lightly toasted. Sprinkle nut mixture with 1 teaspoon garlic salt; cool to room temperature. Instead of spreading dough with sour cream mixture, sprinkle 1/2 cup spiced nuts over dough (store remaining nuts in tightly covered container). Cut into 24 (10-inch) strips. Form into desired shapes. Bake as directed. Makes 24 breadsticks.