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	Malaysian Pork Stew with Garnishes by John Spottiswood This recipe, which is adapted from the New York Times Cookbook, is just outstanding. It has a great combination of flavors that everyone in our family loved. These cuts of pork are so inexpensive, that this is a very economical meal despite the exotic flavors. The garnishes add another dimension, so don't skimp on them! We served…	7 votes 3 reviews 1 comment 13829 views
	Hearty Red Lentil Soup by John Spottiswood This is a wonderfully flavored soup that our whole family really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of traditional Turkish Red Lentil soup which has more exotic flavors, but I was impressed by the down home goodness of this soup. I had three medium sized helpings, and even then I nibbled a bit more as I was putting the remainder into the…	9 votes 4 reviews 9 comments 11942 views
	Mediterranean Lamb Stew with tomato, mushroom and eggplant (Kokkinisto) by John Spottiswood I used to order a delicious lamb stew at the New Kappadokia restaurant in Redwood City, California. Then I had a not quite but close to equally delicious stew at a Greek restaurant in Palo Alto that was called Kokkinisto. I pieced this recipe together…	1 vote 11323 views
	Linubihang Pasayan (Shrimp cooked in coconut milk) by Joyce Yap This unique way of cooking shrimp can fill an empty stomach. Good to eat this rainy season.	1 vote 2 comments 5267 views
	Vegan Simple Pea Soup by Jill This simple pea soup is excellent cooked as well as raw! This can be used as a base for so many more vegetables too! Use your imagination and try shredding some potatoes, celery, corn, etc. I like to add seitan. Let me know how yours comes out. I"ve only made this using my Vita-mix but I'm sure a regular blender will work…	2 votes 2734 views