Friday, April 29, 2016

Japchae -- Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Dish (韓國粉絲）

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This is my favorite Korean cold dish.   Based on the recipe a friend of mine gave me many years ago,  I made some changes according to my ow...
Monday, April 25, 2016

Peanuts with Dried Anchovy and Indonesian-style Peanuts with Silver Fish (花生小魚乾-小菜兩碟)

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The lady who helps us take care of my aging and ailing mom showed us how to make an elaborate and delicious Indonesian dish, Peanuts with Dr...
Sunday, March 6, 2016

Guacamole and Quesadilla

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Guacamole is an Avocado-based dipping sauce.  Quesadilla is an appetizer, commonly served in any Mexican eatery.  Both are very easy to mak...
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

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Here is another one-pot meal that's easy and quick to make.  Serving this with a salad, such as the Kale Salad we posted earlier, makes...
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Spanish Rice, Arroz con Pollo (Rice and Chicken), and Rice Pilaf

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Spanish Rice is a basic Mexican side dish.  Adding shredded chicken to it makes a one-pot meal, known as Arroz con Pollo (Rice and Chicken),...
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Mango Mousse Cake and Tiramisu

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We bought a mango mousse cake for grandma's birthday. She likes it a lot, so we make it for her often now. The tiramisu recipe below f...
Saturday, December 26, 2015

Stewed Tofu with Tomatoes (蕃茄豆腐)

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Learning how to cook was driven by a very practical, and somewhat urgent, need to cook for my aging mom, in February, 2014.  As a beginner, ...