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I have been terrible at posting lately, I know, and I do apologise.Its not that I have not been cooking the problem is that I have been cooking too much and not always having time post it but I do intend to change that. Especially if it means you might vote for me for the SA Blog Awards 2010!

I dont always get home early enough to spend hours in the kitchen so during the week I try to throw together dishes that wont take too long so that I can eat and then relax for the rest of the evening. Tonights choice was stir fry and it was Dads night to cook last night so we still had left over vegetables which makes this dish take even less time to prepare.

I have found that the best thing to do is prepare anything that needs to be chopped first and place it in bowls or on a plate, this way all you have to do is literally throw it in the pan.

Once everything is cut and ready start by browning the chicken.

Tip: If you want your chicken to brown, only fry half at a time and dont over crowd the pan.

At this point you can add some chicken spice, or lemon juice, or even curry powder just depending on your taste.

Once the chicken is browned remove from the pan, deglaze with a little wine or even vinegar and add the onions and peppers and saute.

Tip: If you are really in a rush you can place most of the vegetables in the microwave first and then just add them to the pan once cooked.

Your choice of ingredients here is almost endless. Anything you have left over, or you think might make a great addition, add it in. Tonight I used onions, red peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, butternut and left over potatoes.

You can use 2 minute noodles, or Chinese egg noodles or even spaghetti which is why this dish is so versatile.

Once everything is cooked and thrown together, add some soy sauce or for something different even try Peri peri sauce or even bbq sauce.That is what I have always loved about cooking, experimenting, experiencing different tastes and textures and I only hope this will inspire you to do the same.

Bon Appétit!

Jay

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