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A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

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Asian Beef and Noodles

Asian Beef and Noodles - A Pinch of Joy

What’s for lunch?  Asian Beef and Noodles.  This is a colorful, budget friendly stir-fry dish that takes only five ingredients—all of which you're likely to have on hand.   Ready to eat in about 20 minutes!  Serve with fruit (fresh, frozen or canned – whatever you have available) for a complete meal. I had to raid Bytes’ cupboard to find the ramen.  I don’t usually buy it, but he keeps it on hand because he likes it for a snack.  Or a meal when he is pressed for time.  It was worth sneaking down the stairs, avoiding the laser beam network, dodging under the security camera, giving the guard cat a generous handful of treats to keep him busy, and opening the cupboard door just right to avoid setting off the piercing alarm.   Actually, I just asked over the stair rail, “got any ramen?” and ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Beef

Sesame Green Beans

Sesame Beans - A Pinch of Joy

  A Chinese place nearby has Sesame Green Beans as a staple on the buffet table  and I make a beeline for them every time we eat there.  Along with the Crab Rangoons!  I raved over them one time to my sister Vee in one of our weekly phone calls.  Oh, I make Sesame Green Beans every once in a while, she says, they are really good.  Shocked silence on my end.  How did she know about Sesame Beans?   And why was she keeping them secret?  Then she spilled the beans and gave me her recipe.   (sorry – that just slipped out!) Of course,  I didn’t get to it right away.  After all, the Chinese place is down the street.  Then we were invited to a get-together – a wonderful evening Thanksgiving feast on the patio in August.  The hostess said it was easier to put a turkey in the oven than to cook ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Vegetables and Sides

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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!

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