Pork and Green Bean Stir Fry

Ingredients

1 (about 3/4 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced, peeled peeled fresh ginger
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Directions

Cut pork diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices; cut each slice lengthwise in half. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch; set sauce aside.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half the ginger, pepper flakes, and pork; cook, stirring, until pork is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat, cooking remaining ginger, pepper flakes, and pork in another teaspoon oil; transfer to plate.

Meanwhile, cook green beans in a medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; dry with paper towels.

Add remaining teaspoon oil to the skillet. Add beans, bell pepper, and 2 tablespoons water; cook over high heat, stirring often, until peppers are tender, about 2 minutes.

Add peanuts, pork mixture, and reserved sauce. Cook, stirring, until pork is coated, about 1 minute. Serve immediately, over rice, if desired.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups Old-Fashioned Quaker Oats
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugars. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly. Mix these dry ingredients into the creamed mixture with an electric mixer set on low speed until well blended. Use a spoon to stir in oats and chocolate chips.

Drop the cookie dough by 1/2 tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Allow to cool 8-10 minutes before removing cookies from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.