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Canh Chua Tom Soup – Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Soup

February 18, 2008
Canh Chua Tom Soup – Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Soup

1 tsp canola oil 2 cloves minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon chili paste 2.5 cups chicken stock 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp tamarind paste 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup pineapple cubes 1/2 cup broccoli stems and tops cubed 16 raw medium shelled shrimp (thawed or frozen) fresh basil or cilantro [...]

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Basil Pesto Chutney

July 29, 2007
Basil Pesto Chutney

Got a lot of basil in your garden? This basil pesto chutney is good alternative to pesto sauce, which tends to be loaded with fats, and gets kind of blah after a while. Basil Pesto Chutney 1 cup basil leaves 1 small stalk lemon grass, chopped fine 1/2 lime, juiced 1 tsp sugar 1 roma [...]

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Thai Yellow Curry

April 1, 2007
Thai Yellow Curry

A Thai restaurant quality recipe and pretty spicy too. You can add more curry paste for heat and always add more fish sauce at the end for more funky taste. Yellow Curry 1 cup of chicken breast or pork tenderloin sliced thin 2 tsp curry powder 1 tbsp red curry paste 2 tbsp canola oil [...]

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Spicy Celery

January 25, 2007
Spicy Celery

from Mark Bittman, NY Times writer and author of The Best Recipes in the World 1 lb celery stalks 1 tsp salt 4 tsp sugar 3 tbsp dark sesame oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp rice vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon chili oil, optional Cut the celery into 2-inch pieces. Mix with [...]

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Bubble Tea

April 9, 2006
Bubble Tea

Bought some Tapioca pearls at Woodmans Market today, so I’m taking notes for bubble tea. By the way, Woodman’s Food Market is one of the best grocery stores you’ll ever experience. A true melting pot of food and culture at a reduced price. Gas is cheap and car washes are only three bucks. You can [...]

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