Orange Chicken with Soy and Honey

This is a perfect 30 minute meal & wonderful for during the week!  I found it here and the only adjustments I made to the recipe is to use real garlic and fresh ginger.  B loves this dish and asks for 2nds (and 3rds!).  I mix the chicken with brown rice and steamed broccoli.

Ingredients: 
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 oranges, juiced
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh ginger, probably 1/4-1/2 tsp
Ground pepper, to taste

Directions:
Combine 2nd - 7th ingredients in a bowl and whisk
In a medium, non-stick skillet, add chicken and pour above mixture over chicken.  Stir to combine.
Cook over medium high heat for about 15 minutes.  Remove chicken and set aside.
Stir sauce until it thickens.  Add chicken back in and heat through.

Serve over rice or noodles.

Enjoy!

Roasted Butternut Squash

I've seen so many recipes lately that include butternut squash ('tis the season) that I really wanted to give it a try.  I knew it would have to be over a weekend since it usually takes too much time for a work night dinner. Thankfully, I had today (Columbus Day) off and B had a play date with a friend so I had some extra time to cook.  I made the butternut squash for tomorrow night's side dish and will just quickly re-heat it tomorrow.  The hardest part of this recipe is the peeling and cutting of the tough butternut squash!  After that was done, the rest is a breeze!  I found the recipe here and I have sampled 1 piece.  I'm looking forward to tomorrow night's dinner already!!

Ingredients:
1 medium butternut squash
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, smashed & minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
Pam Spray, for cookie sheet

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Peel and chop squash into 2" pieces and place in bowl
Add other ingredients & toss
Spray cookie sheet with a little Pam and spread squash evenly on tray
Roast in oven for 35-45 minutes, until tender, turning 1x during cooking
Serve immediately