Missy, here. One night a couple of weeks ago, I had to throw dinner together quickly (I know, what's new about that??) :) So I started grabbing. I would have preferred chicken in this dish, but I didn't have anything pre-cooked or thawed out. So I grabbed the imitation crab that we usually keep on hand (my family loves it) along with a new product I had tried as a sample at the grocery store: flavored cream cheese. I also got to try out my new wok! So it was a great, quick meal.
Ingredients:
1 bag frozen stir-fry vegetables
1 package imitation crabmeat (or any meat you'd like to prepare), chopped/sliced
Rice--I use boil in bag 10-minute rice
1 carton Philadelphia Cooking Creme (I used Italian Cheese and herb)
Canola oil (about 1-2 teaspoons)
Put rice on to cook.
Meanwhile, heat oil on medium high. Add frozen vegetables and cook until crisp-tender. Add in crabmeat and the Cooking Creme. Stir until well mixed and warm. Serve over rice.
Can you think of anything quicker than that?!
I LOVE a stir-fry -- always so easy and tasty with whatever ingredients are handy. I haven't seen the Cooking Creme here in Canada, but I'll have to take a closer look because it sounds like a useful ingredient to have on hand. I'd really like to try this recipe with chicken. Maybe if I can't find the Creme, I could try some softened, flavoured cream cheese as a substitute, and thin it down if necessary. Oh, my mouth's watering in anticipation. It's likely your photo's fault. It not only sounds tasty, but it looks it, too. :)
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ReplyDeleteRuthy, head down, walks away, shoulders sagging.
LOLOLOLOL I immediately thought of you when I read that part.
DeleteSo this one I can do with tofu!!!! And it really does taste divine. Seriously! LOL. But inquiring minds want to know -- what is the meat component if it's only imitating crab? and why would it want to in the first place?
ReplyDeleteIt's fish, Kav. Seasoned with oil of crab or crab essence or crab flavoring.
DeleteI've imitated crabs before.
My family was NOT amused.
I thought I did quite well, LOL!
We had a great crab casserole at the restaurant where I waitressed for 11 years. Awesome mix of imitation crab, bread crumbs, cheese, oh yummy. We must figure out that recipe!
You're cafe bouncer guy is some scary! I can't read his security strips. And have you ever listened to one and tried to type it? You guys really believe in guarding your recipes, don't you? LOL
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew how to fire that guy. He gives Myra a hard time... And Glynna too. And they're SO NICE.
DeleteI think he was a misunderstood child.
He just needs the love of a good woman. :)
DeleteHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
DeleteCarol, I think your idea is great for a replacement for the Cooking Creme. It was pretty thick but not as thick as a block of cream cheese.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Ruthy, honey, I have dinner on the table before your rice is finished boiling. So don't knock it.
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Although will you feel better about me if I told you I made the real thing on Saturday night? Cooked that pot for 20 minutes. And it was very good, I admit. :)
Was it basmati? Or jasmine? Or... Sticky, short rice? And my nose is NOT curling.... not really. And if it was, you couldn't see it way down there!
DeleteBasmati. And very fragrant and yummy! I made it into chicken fried rice. Created my own recipe. Will have to share sometime since it was a hit.
DeleteLOL, Kav! Yeah, we have a tough bouncer. We've tried everything to take that off there, but the template we first used for the blog messed everything up. Yes, a free template. I'm not doing that again!
ReplyDeleteI think tofu might be great with this! Although, I doubt I'll ever try it. LOL Sorry. If PF Changs can't make me like it, than I know I can't with my own cooking. Then again, maybe if you invite me over for a meal... Maybe there's hope. :)
I picked the evil template. So it's my bad but Missy is being NICE and not telling you that.
DeleteWho knew evil bouncer Dude came with free template???
Ruthy, I'm not blaming you, bless your heart.
Delete;)
Ruthy, my family got started on the imitation crab from the crab salad at Subway (do they still make that??).
ReplyDeleteYes, it's fish. And low calorie. And I like it dipped in melted butter. But I've heard it's made from bottom feeders or something like that. Maybe not the best fish around! LOL
You learn something new every day here. I've often seen that imitation crab and wondered what it was. Not enough to try it though. It scared me.
ReplyDeleteRuthy, what you described reminds me of Coquille St. Jacques only with fake crab rather than scallops. LOVE me some Coquille St. Jacques. I waitressed in a French restaurant for a few summers. Man that chef could cook!
Mary, do you have the recipe??!! :)
DeleteThis sounds WONDERFUL! And I love these recipes that are quick, easy, and you can change up with anything that happens to be taking up space in the fridge...
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm with Ruthy on the rice - brown rice takes 45 minutes on the stove, but I like to do it in the crock pot. I have a special little one I bought just for side dishes on crock pot days. I start the rice around lunch time, and it's done perfectly for supper.
And the imitation crab - it's usually made from a good quality white fish like pollock that's cooked with crab shells to absorb the flavor. I love it in salads, sandwiches, just plain right out of the package...
Jan, I've got to play more with brown rice and wild rice. Love pilaf done with that!
ReplyDeleteBut it's so much fun to PICK ON MISSY.
That just makes my day. Unless Connealy's around.
Go ahead, pick on Missy. Or Connealy.
DeleteAnyone but me.
I'm getting Connealy over here so I can have a moment of peace!
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Jan, thank you for the info on the way the meat is made! I'll feel better about serving the fake crab (as we call it around here) to my family. :)
One of the many perks of being married to a food service professional. He reads trade magazines and shares the info with me.
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