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Vermicelli Salad with Curry Leaves

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I love the flavor of curry leaves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_Tree) but during my first few years in the US, I could not find any fresh curry leaves to cook with.  Some South-Asian stores used to carry dried curry leaves but every time I used them, I could barely discern their flavor in the dish.  About a decade ago, the local Indian...
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Mint Coconut Shrimp

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Spring is in full swing in DC these days and that has meant fresh shoots of mint have sprung up all over my backyard. There is so much mint (its actually Spearmint variety) that even my dogs come back smelling of mint when they have been out walking and exploring the various corners of our backyard.  This abundance of...
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Baby Corn and Onion Wasabi Tempura

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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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Southwestern Chicken Salad

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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

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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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