Chicken Stir-Fry

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a medium glass or ceramic bowl; stir until smooth. Stir in ginger, garlic,…

Stir-Fried Beef and Peppers

4 servings long grain rice 1-lb. beef bottom round steak3 tbsp. soy sauce2 tbsp. dry sherry4 tsp. cornstarch¼ tsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. ginger½ cup salad oil½ pound mushrooms,sliced2 medium onions, quartered2 small green and/or red peppers, cut into chunks½ tsp. salt Prepare rice as label directs. Meanwhile, cut round steak lengthwise in half, and then…