February Food Storage Prompts

Happy February!  Here's what to stock up on this month...

Week 1: Rice

Week 2: Beans

Week 3:  Pears

Week 4: Corn

Feature Food Recipe:  "Pear Walnut Chicken" by Taste of Home Test Kitchen via allrecipes.com. 

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced pears
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Drain pears, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 3/4 cup. Set pears aside. In a small bowl, combine the pear juice mixture, apple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce and garlic powder; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add parsley and pear juice mixture. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; pour into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in walnuts and pears. Serve over rice if desired.

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