food...

When I consider our small faith commuity, I am reminded of the importance of communion over food and drink. Two weeks ago we had another group join us for a gathering, and we had great food as usual. To compliment one of the chef's of the evening, here's one great (and healthy) recipe.

Oriental Chicken Salad –recipe of Amy Wolthuis

2 T butter
1 pkg Oriental flavor Ramen
2 T sesame seeds
1/4 c sugar
1/4 white vinegar
1 T sesame or veg oil
1/2 t pepper
2 cups cooked chicken, cut up
4 green onions, sliced
16 oz cole slaw mix or one med head napa cabbage, shredded (I prefer the cabbage)
11 oz can mandarin oranges

Melt butter in skillet over med heat.
Break block of noodles into bite sized pieces over skillet and add to butter.
Cook 2 min, stirring occasionally.
Add sesame seeds and cook about 2 min longer, until noodles are golden brown.
Remove from heat and cool.
Combine Ramen seasoning mix, sugar, vinegar, oil & pepper.
Combine cabbage, chicken, onions and oranges.
Toss with noodles and dressing immediately before serving.

Serves 6 as a main dish. Omit chicken for a side dish, serves 8-10.