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Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley

Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley by Salad Foodie

A quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and carrots, but they could also be boiled briefly and drained. This makes a beautiful presentation with interesting flavor combinations. The real trick is getting the seasoning right. Experiment with your favorite herb combinations,…

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CNY Fortune Stir-fry Chicken with Ginkgo Nuts ( 发财鸡炒白果 )

CNY Fortune Stir-fry Chicken with Ginkgo Nuts ( 发财鸡炒白果 ) by Blackswan

This dish can be part of your casual home-cooked meal, but when plated with some colours, the simple chicken meal is instantly transformed into a classy dish fit for a festive occasion like the Lunar New Year.

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Delicious Stir-fry Pork with Japanese Takana ( 豚高菜炒め )

Delicious Stir-fry Pork with Japanese Takana ( 豚高菜炒め ) by Blackswan

Spotted some White Bunashimeji Mushrooms at the supermarket and thought they might go well with my Stir-fry Pork with Japanese Takana, and indeed they were another perfect marriage!

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Thai-Style Deep-Fried Golden Pomfret

Thai-Style Deep-Fried Golden Pomfret by Blackswan

The Thai chilli sauce skating around the fish delights the eyes as our teeth sink into the crispy and crunchy fish meat! Yum!

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Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes by Robyn Savoie

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier.

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Orange Marjoram Carrots

Orange Marjoram Carrots by Robyn Savoie

It can be hard to come by a vegetable dish both children and adults enjoy. You'll appreciate this recipe because it found that middle ground. Carrots provide vitamin A and plenty of fiber, making them excellent side dishes to support healthy eating. Make sure you don't overcook your carrots; they taste best when they are al…

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Cardamom Carrots

Cardamom Carrots by Robyn Savoie

This side of sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom blend well. They're particularly nice during the holiday's, served up with poultry.

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Sage

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Sage by Robyn Savoie

If you've been searching for a new sweet potato recipe to serve, look no further! These twice baked sweet potatoes are light and healthier than the traditional casseroles filled with brown sugar and marshmallows. This recipe let the natural sweetness in the potatoes shine, while the dominant peppery, savory flare of sage come…

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Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash

Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by Salad Foodie

A healthy and delectable alternative to traditional stuffing, Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by the California Wild Rice Advisory Board is perfect for the holiday season. This festive dish combines the warm flavors of acorn squash, maple syrup and nutmeg with 100% whole grain brown and wild rice. I can see this stuffing also served…

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Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick!

Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick! by Salad Foodie

Scalloped potatoes cooked in 12 minutes? Compare that to the hour-and-a-half baking time most scalloped potato recipes require, and this recipe may become a year round “fav” for you since the microwave keeps your kitchen cool. Another appeal is the unusual and subtle flavor Swiss cheese gives to this dish. The recipe is based on one…

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