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Stir Fry Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)

Biren on May 15th, 2013
Stir Fry Gai Lan

Learn the technique to cook your own tender crisp Stir Fry Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) with mushrooms at home. Takes only a few minutes to prepare.

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Cara Cara Orange Blackberry Salad

Biren on May 8th, 2013
Cara Cara Orange Blackberry Salad

This gorgeous Cara Cara Orange Blackberry Salad is a feast for the eyes and palate. It is amazing served with homemade Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette.

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Pan Fried Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Biren on May 6th, 2013
Pan Fried Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

These Pan Fried Smashed Fingerling Potatoes are so tender and buttery on the inside with a very tasty and slightly salty crust. They are just the perfect side dish!

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Biren on April 8th, 2013
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

These roasted fingerling potatoes are creamy and buttery on the inside with a crisp and salty exterior. They go well with grilled meats, poultry, and fish.

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Fah Sung Thong (Peanut and Sesame Brittle)

Biren on February 6th, 2013

Fah Sung Thong when translated literally means peanut candy. This simple yet delicious candy is another childhood favorite that I took for granted. They were inexpensive and readily available. Mom had contacts and knew where to purchase freshly made ones for the holidays and festivities. These were made by friends in small batches and were [...]

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Coconut Berry Smoothie

Biren on February 4th, 2013

It’s February and there are two major celebrations this month. Most of East Asia will be celebrating the Lunar or Chinese New Year on the 10th. Preparations are currently in full swing for the 15 days festivities. It is exciting and I do miss all the fun and activities. Over here, we have Valentine’s Day [...]

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Kabocha Cranberry Brown Rice Couscous

Biren on January 30th, 2013

Couscous originated from North Africa where it is usually served with a meat or vegetable stew. Like pasta, it is made of semolina flour but instead of mixing the flour with water and egg to form a dough, it is simply moistened and rubbed between hands to form tiny spherical granules. As you can imagine, [...]

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