In the Kitchen
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Chinese-Style Steamed Crab
Who doesn’t love crab? I love crab, especially live crab that’s steamed Chinese-style. But if you’re like me, live crab is reserved for special occassions due to its priciness and for being a…
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Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish
What is Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish? Have you ever had the good fortune of tasting Chinese steamed fish, or more specifically, Cantonese-style steamed fish? Cantonese-style Steamed Fish is a traditional dish usually reserved for…
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Zha Jiang Mian (Fried Sauce Noodles) – Saucy and savory
What is Zha Jiang Mian? Who wants noodles? A big ass bowl of savory and saucy noodles. Make your own bowl(s) of Zha Jiang Mien – or literally, fried sauce noodles – right…
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Roasted Sweet Potato Brussel Sprouts with a Lemon Honey Vinaigrette
Brussel sprouts are among our delicious and decadent vegetables list. Their buttery flavor and hardy texture makes it a great healthy side to balance out a good hearty main dish. What about sweet…
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Hearty Chili – Simple, Bold, and from Scratch
Nothing beats a warm, hearty bowl of chili on a cold evening. And the best part? Making chili is super easy — and if you make a big pot (like the one in…
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Thyme Lemon Garlic Chicken – 6 simple ingredients
Simple yet tasty dinner ideas are a lifesaver on busy weeknights. This Thyme Lemon and Garlic Chicken recipe is a great go-to dinner idea for those busy weeknights where you just want something…
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Tom Kha (Lemongrass Coconut Soup) Recipe – easy and authentic
Tom kha, a lemongrass coconut soup and a Thai classic. This is the ultimate soup for fragrant, bold, and pungent flavors. Just one sip and I’m immediately taken back to the markets and…
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Hot and Sour Soup (Quick, Simple, and Vegetarian)
Hot and sour soup, a classic Chinese soup that’s savory, and well, hot and sour. You’ll find it at almost every Chinese restaurant in the US. But did you know that this is…
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Miso Pumpkin Soup
Miso soup, but with a thicker and richer flavor using pumpkins. This Miso Pumpkin Soup serves as a vibrant and flavorful side or start to warm up any meal. Simple, flavorful, and healthy. …
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Roasted Root Vegetables
Winter means root vegetables (aka vegetables whose edible parts grow underground – think beets, turnips, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, etc.) are in season. Warm up by roasting up those root vegetables in a…
