Sweet and Sour Chicken
a la Natalie Baker

1 lb chicken cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 t kosher salt
1/4 t pepper
1/4 t garlic salt
3/4 c cornstarch
2 large eggs, whisked
1/2 c canola oil

Sweet and Sour Sauce:
1 c sugar
1/3 c ketchup
1 t garlic salt
1/2 c + 1 T rice vinegar (distilled vinegar works too)
1 T soy sauce

Place the chicken, cornstarch, salt, pepper and garlic salt in a large ziplock bag. Shake until the chicken is completely coated.
Heat 1/4 c oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture and place in the frying pan with a fork. (I did half the batch first). Fry both sides of the chicken for about 2 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil and place chicken on the pan. Dispose of the oil, heat up the rest of the oil and finish the chicken.

Thai Peanut Chicken
a la Dr. Nathan

4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/4 c white wine vinegar
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c lemon juice
4 cloves garlic
2 t crushed red pepper
2 t fresh ginger
8 sprigs parsley

Blend everything expect chicken in blender. Warm Peanut butter slightly to make it easier to blend. Cut chicken into cubes and put on skewers. Pour sauce over chicken but save some for basting while grilling. Let marinate in fridge over night or at least 1 hour at room temp. Grill until cooked thru, baste while grilling with remaining sauce. Serve with rice.

Korean Beef
a la Lizzy writes 

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4-1/2 c brown sugar (i used 1/4 and it was plenty!)
1/4 c soy sauce (low sodium is preferable)
1 T sesame seed oil
3 gloves garlic, minced
1/2 t fresh ginger
1/2-1 t crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 bunch green onions, diced

heat large skillet over medium heat and brown meat with garlic and seseame seed oil. drain off most of the fat, and add sugar, soy sauce, ginger and pepper. simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. serve over rice or in lettuce wraps, topped with green onions.

chef's note: i used powdered ginger, and it was great. also, i didn't have the pepper flakes the first time, so it was less spicy, but the kids loved it.

Fried Rice
a la Sis. Watanabe

cold cooked rice
oil
vegetables
meat
egg or egg substitute
soy sauce or salt

Heat oil in pan. Saute (or reheat) meat until nearly done. Add vegetables. Saute vegetables for 2-3 minutes. Add rice and cook until very hot. Add egg and stir it completely through the rice. Cook until done. Season with rice or soy sauce.

Meat ideas: (cut up in small pieces) bacon, chicken, beef, shrimp, ham, tufo, or none
Vegetables: (cut in small pieces) celery, green onions, carrots, green beans, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, parsley, peppers, cilantro, chives, asparagus and pineapple. 

Chef's Note: you can use anything in this rice. It is a great way to use leftovers! If you are using bacon, there is no need to add oil, just use the grease.

Stuffed Pepper Cups with Mom's Spanish Rice
a la mom

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c rice
1 c grated cheese
3 green peppers
1 lb can tomatoes
1 t Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c water

Cut off tops of green peppers, and cook about 5 minutes in salted boiling water;drain. (For crisp pepper, omit precooking) Brown beef and onion, season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, water, rice and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cheese. Stuff pepper cups and stand upright in pan. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

for freezer: make rice as directed, without stuffing in pepper cups. defrost, and bake according to directions.

Spanish Rice
a la Grandma Martineau

Use above recipe, except sub a can of green chilies for green peppers. Save the cheese for the top. Put mixture in 9x13 pan and sprinkle generously with cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Coconut Rice
a la Irene Monson

2 c Basmati rice
3 1/2 c water
1 c sugar
1/2 t finely ground cardamon
2 1/4 c grated coconut, slightly toasted
1/3 c pistachios or cashews
1/3 c raisin, soaked to soften
1 T butter

Soak rice for 1 hour and drain. In medium saucepan, bring water, sugar and cardamon to a boil. Add rice and return to boil. Cover tightly and cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook an additional 10 minutes, covered. Remove cover and let cook on low for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to dry it up a little bit. Mix and serve.

Chicken Sour Cream Stuffing
a la Kristen

1 1/2 c hot water
1/4 c margarine or butter, melted
1 box stuffing
6 small skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 can cream of mushroom
1 c sour cream

Mix the hot water, butter and stuffing and set aside. Cook chicken in a non-stick skillet medium-high for about 5 minutes on each side. Mix together soup and sour cream and pour over chicken. Top with stuffing and cover with lid. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, or until chicken is done (165 degrees).

Chef's note: I like to serve rice with it, and a side veggie.
You can also cook it in the oven- Heat to 375. Prepare stuffing. Place chicken in 9x13 pan, cover with soup/cream mixture and stuffing. Cook for 34 minutes or until done.

Lime Rice
a la Cafe Rio
In sauce pan, saute:
2 T butter
1 yellow onion
4 clove garlic, minced

In a large pot, bring to a boil the following:
6 2/3 c water
8T chicken bullion
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 t cumin
2 small cans diced green chilis
1 T lime juice
1/2 t salt
Add browned onion and garlic to boiling water. Add 3 cups long grained white rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.