Ginger Scallion Chicken Bowls

8 oz bagged cole slaw mix

1 yellow bell pepper, cut into matchsticks

1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks

3 oz mushrooms, sliced

1 Tbsp EVOO

2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped into bite size pieces

Ginger/Scallion sauce:

1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp minced ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp toasted sesame oil

4 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp rice vinegar

4 Tbsp EVOO

1/2 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)

Toppings:

English cucumber, sliced

2 cups cooked white rice

Other topping ideas:  sliced jalapenos, avocado, sliced carrots, cilantro, mung bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, chopped peanuts, chili crisp

In a large bowl, combine cabbage and peppers.  In skillet, saute the mushrooms in oil until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.  Once golden, remove and add to the cabbage mixture along with cooked chicken breasts.  Combine the ingredients for ginger scallion sauce in a bowl.  Put half of the sauce aside to use for more drizzling, and combine the remaining half with the cabbage and chicken mixture and toss to combine.  Top each cabbage mix serving with rice and cucumber and a drizzle of extra sauce.  

Serves 4

Praline Crumb Caramel Cheesecake Bars

 1 pouch sugar cookie mix (17.5 oz)
1/2 cup cold butter
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup toffee bits
2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 cup caramel topping
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg

Heat oven to 350.  Spray 13x9 pan with nonstick spray.  Place cookie mix in bowl.  Cut in butter using fork until mixture is crumbly.  Reserve 1 1/2 cups mixture for topping.  Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan.  Bake 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, 1/4 cup caramel topping, vanilla and egg with electric mixture on medium speed until smooth.  Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked cookie base.  Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping, walnuts and toffee bits.  Bake 35-40 minutes or until light golden brown.  Cool 30 minutes.  Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.  Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup caramel topping.  Store covered in refrigerator.  

Chicken Broccoli Au Gratin

 1 Tbsp EVOO
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, sliced
10 oz pkg frozen broccoli and cheese sauce
1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Heat oven to 375.  In skillet, heat oil over med-high heat.  Add mushrooms and onion; cook 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.  Meanwhile, microwave broccoli with cheese sauce as directed on package.  Spread ricotta cheese in bottom of 9x9 pan. Top with chicken, mushroom mixture, and broccoli.  Unroll dough; press seams together and place on top of chicken mixture.  Bake 20-25 minutes or until top is golden brown and edges are bubbly.  

Serves 4