Oven Roasted Teriyaki Vegetables

There are not many meals that we repeat often. I enjoy experimenting and making new recipes but there are some meals that I make basically the same for years because we love it so much. But I have tweaked them in how I make them so that they are more efficient.
Teriyaki, whether it’s chicken or beef, is one of those meals and while the protein is grilling I’ve found the easiest and best way to cook the vegetables.
I hand off the marinated meat for my husband to grill outside and get the rice going or soba noodles stir fried. When I stir fried the vegetables I had to cook them in batches so they would evenly cook. By roasting them they all get evenly cooked and are done in no time. Plus I have one less pan on the stovetop to juggle. I’ve tried adding a dash of sesame oil or other flavorings, but this is our favorite way, simple and easy with salt and pepper.

Basil Fried Rice

This is one of my absolute favorite meals. I could eat it every week and I’m sure I would never tire of it! Years ago I was at a Thai restaurant with a couple of friends for “girls night out” (which entails dinner and craft store sale… we are party animals, what can I say?!”
One friend had been before and ordered this for us to try and I. WAS. HOOKED. That Thai restaurant quickly became my husband and mine’s favorite date spot. But date nights are too few and far between (especially since COVID) and I had to make it for us at home so we could enjoy it more!
It took some experimenting but I finally did it! This is such a quick meal as well and so easy to adapt to your families preferences. I use my favorite red pepper powder (found here online) for the heat but if you like it hotter you could add some Thai chilis. Sometimes I serve it with stir fried beef, chicken, or shrimp as well. Either stirred in or on the side.
Jasmine rice is really important for this dish, it adds a very subtle flavor but when I tried it with other rice it just wasn’t right. I have used brown jasmine rice with good results as well. A trick for fried rice is when you make rice for a meal just make extra and freeze some in an airtight bag.
It makes for a super quick meal to pull out and make fried rice!

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