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Baby Corn and Onion Wasabi Tempura

I have no story to go with how I thought of making this dish…it literally just came to me. I love Wasabi Peas (buy them regularly because they are a great snack and the added bonus is that they clear up my sinuses) and I love baby corn (if we eat out at Thai or Chinese restaurants, my kids...
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Homemade Brioche Rolls

Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a baker.  I can cook but I clearly can’t bake. Not only am I not a baker, I am literally afraid of taking on any project that requires any baking.  So one day while I was driving my son to soccer practice (and yes, being a typical teenager, car rides...
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Pork Dumplings/Momos

Chinese immigrants have carried their cuisine to all parts of the world and over the years a lot of their dishes have gotten morphed to suit the local taste/palate and as a result some of the dishes that we eat in restaurants in the western hemisphere do not even exist in China! But dumplings are a standard appetizer at...
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Southwestern Chicken Salad

It would be appropriate at the very outset of this recipe to make the confession that I absolutely love sweet corn.  So any recipe that has corn in it instantly becomes my favorite and in this salad I use roast corn which makes it smoky and sweet at the same time. I have had various versions of this salad...
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Lip Smackin’ Beef and Vegetable Stir-fry

If you love Chinese food and end up ordering take-out often, here is an easy recipe for a healthy Chinese stir fry that you can make at home in 15 minutes flat and it is sure to satisfy your cravings for spicy Chinese food.  I make this when I want a tasty, healthy and quick meal. If you don't...
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