You can cook the rice and cut up the veggies. If I know I’m going to be pressed for time, I’ll do some of the prep work the night before. Not to mention that you know exactly what you’re getting when you’re making it yourself. The point is, while take-out seems easier/faster….that’s not always the case. Broccoli? Snow peas? Frozen stir fry veggies? Don’t have cashews? No worries, try almonds or peanuts instead. I’m using red bell pepper, celery and water chestnuts, but you could use any veggies you have on hand. sesame oil, dash of soy sauce, black pepper and a splash of hot sauce (like sriracha). Perfect for the big game this weekend A post shared by Ree Drummond Pioneer Woman (thepioneerwoman) on at 10:18am PST. Hoisin sauce is a good staple to have on hand, there are so many things that you can make with hoisin (and it has a long shelf life in the refrig) but if you don’t have hoisin, you can substitute 2 tsp. Chicken Nachos on The Pioneer Woman Cooks today. Beyond that you can completely improvise. Oh course this assumes you have a few staples like chicken and rice in the house. Serve a hot & healthy meal in less time (and less $). Sip wine while cooking, catch up with the family. Drive home (directly) Change into comfy clothes, pour yourself a glass of wine (yep! me), cook a healthy version of cashew chicken for yourself (and family) in about 15-20 min.Drive there (time in car), wait (because is it ever ready when you get there?), pay ( $$$), drive home (time in car), get home ( change into comfy clothes ) heat up food (because it’s no longer hot.) Call local Chinese restaurant – order Cashew Chicken.So here’s how the night could unfold: ( I’m saying “you” but really this is what happened to me ) You come to the realization that you haven’t figured out what’s for dinner tonight and take-out is sounding like a good option. You can have this on the table in about 15 min (if you use quick cooking rice).

Easy Cashew Chicken- Tasty bites of chicken in a light hoisin sauce with sautéed red bell pepper, celery and water chestnuts topped with crunchy cashews.

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