CHINESE FOOD LAND O LAKES RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Combine butter and sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and almond extract; beat until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
• Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly; press almond into center of each cookie.
• Beat egg yolk with water in bowl; brush cookies evenly with egg mixture. Bake 11-15 minutes or until just set.

Steps:

• Dry shrimp on paper towels. Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, five-spice powder and garlic powder in large resealable plastic food bag; add shrimp. Seal bag; shake to coat.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add coated shrimp; cook, stirring often, 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp to bowl; keep warm.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to same skillet. Cook over medium heat until sizzling; add snow peas, carrots, onions and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisply tender.
• Combine all remaining ingredients except peanuts and rice in bowl; mix well. Pour into skillet with vegetables; cook 1-2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Stir in shrimp. Continue cooking until heated through; add peanuts, if desired. Serve over rice.