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Ingredients: 1 lb char siu , cutting into 1/4 inch thick, ii inch long slices* ii carrots, julienned ii stalks celery greens included , diagonally sliced to 1/4 inch pieces ii cups shredded napa cabbage iv oz sliced bamboo shoots 10 (fresh) shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 small-scale shallot, sliced 1 bunch greenish onion, cutting into 1/2 inch pieces ii cloves garlic, minced 1 inch knob ginger, minced ii tablespoons canola oil for the omelet: ii eggs 1 bunch greenish onion, sliced drizzle sesame oil for the sauce: 1/4 loving cup hoisin sauce iii tablespoons rice vino vinegar ii tablespoons water 1 tablespoon shaoxing to serve: 1 lb (fresh if possible) lo mein noodles 1 small-scale bunch greenish onion, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Cook noodles according to packet directions. In a small-scale bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients, laid aside. In approximately other small-scale bowl, mix together all of the omelet ingredients. Pour into a small-

Ingredients: iv cups shredded napa cabbage 2/3 loving cup diced char siu 1/2 loving cup diced, peeled & cooked shrimp (or 1/2 loving cup cooked tiny "salad" shrimp) half dozen (fresh) shiitake mushrooms, minced 1 carrot, julienned three greenish onions, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or ginger juice for the sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vino vinegar 1 tablespoon dark vinegar 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed amongst 1/2 tablespoon water 1 lb parcel refrigerated or defrosted frozen egg curlicue wrappers* 1 egg beaten amongst 2 tablespoons water Directions: Whisk together the sauce ingredients. Heat inward a pocket-size pan, whisking until the cornstarch has dissolved. Set aside. Quickly saute the vegetables, ginger, garlic, shrimp together with pork until the cabbage is but starting to wilt. Remove from heat. Add sauces together with toss to evenly distribute. Allow t

Ingredients: ii lobsters' worth of meat (3 cups, chopped) i stem celery, diced 1/4 loving cup mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoon tarragon vinegar 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice salt pepper butter New England fashion rolls (split top) Direction: Toss the celery in addition to lobster, together inwards a medium bowl. In a pocket-size bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, lemon juice, tabular array salt in addition to pepper. Pour over the lobster in addition to celery in addition to stir until the lobster is lightly coated. Refrigerate 20-30 minutes. Melt a chip of butter inwards a skillet in addition to lightly toast the rolls on either side. Generously fill upwards amongst lobster. Yield: six lobster rolls My thoughts: Unfortunately our trips this yr create non include a view to the lobster coil epicenter, Maine. But that doesn't hateful I can't taste a lobster roll. We bought a pair of lobsters (and since the shop offered, allow them steam them since nosotros knew we'd

Ingredients: v cups chicken or ham stock two cups cubed smoked ham* 1 1/2 loving cup frozen peas 1 loving cup light-green separate peas 1 loving cup yellowish separate peas 1/4 loving cup diced apple tree (I used a Stayman Winesap) two carrots, diced two stalks celery, diced two cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, diced 1 large shallot, minced 1 pocket-size to medium bulb fennel, diced 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon celery flakes 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried chervil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dark pepper 1/2 teaspoon dry soil fennel seed 1/2 teaspoon summertime savory 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon dillweed 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon dry soil mustard Directions: Pick over separate peas to take whatever stones or stems that mightiness hold upwardly present. Place all ingredients except for the frozen peas inwards a four quart deadening cooker. Stir. Cook on depression 12-15

Ingredients: iii slices thick cutting bacon fifteen oz canned diced tomatoes five 1/2 cups fish stock 1 lb cooked salmon, cutting into chunks ii cups peeled, diced white potatoes 3/4 loving cup chopped Italian parsley 1/4 loving cup nighttime rum, optional ii carrot, diced ii stalks celery, diced ii cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 large shallot, minced 1 dark-green onion, diced 1 or ii Scotch Bonnet pepper(s), minced 1 bay leaf iii tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon cloves Directions: Cook the bacon inwards a skillet until crisp. Drain on a newspaper towel lined plate. Crumble the bacon together with ready aside. In a large pot, saute the onion, shallot, garlic, pepper, potatoes, celery together with carrot inwards a pair tablespoons of bacon grease until the onions are softened together with translucent. Add the tomato, spices, bacon, broth, Worcestershire sauce together with rum. Bring to

Ingredients: five oz cooked shrimp, divided use four oz cream cheese, at room temperature (reduced fatty okay) 1/4 loving cup packed, defrosted chopped spinach 1/2 loving cup 0% or 2% Greek yogurt 1/4 loving cup mayonnaise ane shallots, sliced ane 1/2 tablespoons horseradish ane teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt pepper Directions: In a nutrient processor, blend together the yogurt, horseradish, one-half of the shrimp, spices, shallot, mayo in addition to cream cheese until real smooth. Chop the the remaining shrimp. Stir inwards the spinach in addition to chopped shrimp until only combined. Refrigerate for at to the lowest degree ane sixty minutes earlier serving. My thoughts: In the warm weather, sometimes I cheat in addition to instead of making a side dish, I brand a batch of dip in addition to serve it amongst fresh vegetables or chips in addition to pretzels. It keeps for a few days inwards the fridge in addition to is perfect to convey on hand, peculiarly fo

Ingredients: iv cups broccoli florets 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 8 oz sour cream 1/3 loving cup minced sun-dried tomatoes (not crude packed) i teaspoon Worcestershire sauce i teaspoon olive crude i minced shallot two cloves garlic salt freshly solid seat down dark pepper Directions: Steam the broccoli. Drain thoroughly. Finely chop or pulse briefly inwards a nutrient processor. Saute the shallot together with garlic inwards the olive oil. Allow it to cool slightly. Add the broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, shallot, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream together with spices to a large bowl. Use a mixer or spoon to combine. Use directly or refrigerate until cook to eat. My thoughts: When I tried these Terra Chips that had carrots, bluish potatoes together with kobocha inwards them, I knew I had to brand a vegetable-y dip. We had an abundance of broccoli thus I steamed unopen to upward until it was tender together with thus gave it a whirl inwards the VitaMix. I had u

Ingredients: the basics: mutual frigidity water 1 large ham hock or the os leftover from a roasted ham three carrots, cutting up ii onions, quartered 1 large shallot, quartered 1 bunch celery, cutting up 1 caput garlic ii tablespoons dark peppercorns 1 tablespoon whole allspice 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon mace blades 1/2 stick cinnamon Directions: Place the ham, spices too the vegetables inwards a large stockpot (I purpose my lobster pot ). Add H2O until the pot is nearly filled. Bring to a rolling boil. After 4-5 hours, strain into a large bowl or smaller stockpot. Cool right away yesteryear placing the bowl inwards an H2O ice filled sink. Do non refrigerate hot stock. Refrigerate the cooled stock overnight, hence skim off whatever fatty that rose to the surface. Package inwards air tight containers or freezer bags to store. I similar a mixture of ii too iv loving cup quantities. I propose freezing whatever stock you lot don't purpose correct away.

Ingredients: v cups ham stock two cups cubed smoked ham 1 loving cup greenish separate peas 1 loving cup yellowish separate peas two carrots, diced two cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, diced 1 large shallot, minced 1 teaspoon celery flakes 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon terra firma mustard 1 bay leaf ocean salt freshly terra firma dark pepper Directions: Pick over separate peas to take whatever stones or stems that mightiness last present. Place all ingredients EXCEPT the ham inward a four quart deadening cooker. Stir. Cook on depression 10 hours. Stir inward the ham during the end 45 minutes of cooking. Fish out the bay leafage prior to serving. My thoughts: This a wonderful soup, if unphotogenic. I convey a slightly less traditional separate pea soup that I dearest as well as a 3rd recipe for it inward my book but I intend this is my favorite when you lot actually only desire a classic separate

Ingredients: three cups cubed cooked turkey breast thirty oz canned kidney beans, drained xv oz canned cubed tomatoes half dozen ounces Lycopersicon esculentum paste 4 cloves garlic, sliced i onion, diced i (jarred) burn roasted ruddy pepper i chipotle chile pepper inwards adobo, minced i Bosc pear, diced i large carrot, diced three tablespoons pumpkin puree i tablespoon cocoa i tablespoon chili powder i teaspoon solid soil chipotle 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon solid soil jalapeno 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Directions: Place all ingredients inwards i 4 quart dull cooker, stir to evenly distribute all ingredients. Cook on depression half dozen hours. My thoughts: I've made a lot of chili over the years. I dear making it inwards the dull cooker close of all because it is merely thus easy. The flavors meld wonderfully, it is impossible to overcook as well as frees upwards my time. If I role leftover cooked substance

Ingredients: 1 lb oysters amongst liqour 1 large onion, chopped 1 large russet potato, chopped two stalks celery, chopped two cloves garlic, minced 1 habanero pepper, chopped 1 loving cup diced smoked ham 24 oz evaporated milk 1 loving cup milk two tablespoons butter or olive oil salt pepper Directions: Heat the butter or petroleum inwards a dutch oven or large pot. Saute the onion, pepper, potato, celery in addition to ham until the vegetables are softened. Add the remaining ingredients in addition to simmer until the oysters are cooked through. My thoughts: This by weekend nosotros went to the oyster festival inwards St. Michaels. One of the events was a oyster stew competition. For $5 yous got a mug in addition to could elbow grease 8 dissimilar stews in addition to then shape your vote. I honestly had never had oyster stew earlier only I liked it a lot. There was i that I loved only all of them were pretty similar. They were too pretty rich; lots of cream

Ingredients: 1.75 lb boneless pork roast 1 large bunch kohlrabi, peeled in addition to cubed ii Russet potatoes, peeled in addition to cubed 1 large carrot, cutting into coins iii 1/2 oz beech mushrooms (Buna shimeji) ii 1/2 lb boneless pork roast 1/2 lb pearl onions* ocean salt freshly lay down dark pepper smoked paprika olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Sprinkle the pork on all sides amongst the spices. Heat fossil oil inwards a stovetop in addition to oven rubber dutch oven . Add the vegetables in addition to saute until the onions outset to brown. Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan in addition to add together the pork. Cook to slightly brownish each side. Place inwards the over in addition to roast for forty minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Slice in addition to serve. *I move bored also easily to peel tiny onions thence I merely piece of job (undefrosted) frozen. They tin move tricky to notice but most stores appear to bear them during the v

Ingredients: 2- 2 1/2 quarts ham stock * 1 1/2 loving cup diced ham 1 lb dried northern beans ii ham hocks or 1 ham bone (wrap hocks securely inward cheesecloth) 3 stalks celery, chopped (with greens) three modest turnips, diced three cloves garlic, minced ii bay leaves 1 large onion, chopped 1 parsnip, chopped 1/4 loving cup chopped Italian parsley 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon lite dark-brown sugar 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Directions: The night earlier you lot desire to serve: Place the beans inward the insert of a round 6 quart tiresome cooker together with fill upwards amongst H2O until the beans are nether most iv inches of water. The adjacent hateful solar daytime drain the beans together with pour them dorsum into the tiresome cooker. Add all of the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the cubed ham together with parsley. Cook on depression 8-10 hrs. twenty minutes earlier you lot could similar to eat, dark-brown the ham on all sides inward a no

Ingredients: five cups ham stock ii cups sauteed cubed smoked ham* ii cups greenish split upward peas ii cups watercress (stems removed) kernels from ii ears of corn (about 1 cup) 1 loving cup fresh or frozen peas ii carrots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced ii poblano peppers, diced ii jalapeno peppers, diced ii small-scale turnips, diced ii stalks celery (with leaves), diced 1 large onion, diced ii tablespoons pepper sherry ii tablespoons dry out vermouth ii tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dark chocolate-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper 1/2 teaspoon chipotle 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon set down mustard 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 large bay leaf bounding main salt freshly set down dark pepper Directions: Pick over split upward peas to take whatever stones or stems that mightiness live on present. Place all ingredients EXCEPT the ham, peas in addition to corn in a iv quart dull c

Ingredients: 1 lb rutabaga, cubed three stalks celery, cubed (leaves included) three parsnips, cubed three carrots, cubed two shallots, minced two cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced juice in addition to zest of ane Meyer lemon 1 lb xanthous divide peas two quarts ham or chicken or vegetable stock (or water, if yous bring to) two teaspoons solid seat down mustard 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon celery seed bounding main salt freshly solid seat down dark pepper 1/2 lb cubed cottage ham, lightly browned (optional) Directions: Place the vegetables, lemon juice in addition to zest, stock in addition to spices inwards a 6-quart tiresome cooker . Stir. Cook on depression 10-14 hrs.Stir inwards cottage ham, if desired. My thoughts: I started out thinking this would hold out a 4-quart recipe but later I added all of the vegetables my helpful hubby chopped the nighttime before, at that topographic point wasn't room left inwards the 4-quart for the divide

Ingredients: 1/2 large onion, chopped two stalks celery, diced three leeks, quartered too thinly sliced (white too rattling calorie-free light-green parts only!) 1 large bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1 carrot, diced 1 parsnip, diced three cloves garlic, pressed 1/2 loving cup Meyer lemon juice v 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon fennel pollen ocean salt freshly reason dark pepper two cups diced cooked chicken breast* two cups cooked white rice* Directions: Place the vegetables, juice, stock too spices into a 4-quart wearisome cooker . Stir. Cook on depression for upwards to 10 hours. 1-2 hours prior to serving, stir inwards the chicken too rice too proceed to laid upwards on low. Stir earlier serving. *To salve fourth dimension (and money!) I used a rattling skillful rotisserie chicken from the shop too rice leftover from Chinese take-out. My thoughts: I intend I've eaten to a greater extent than

Ingredients: 1 mutant carrot or 2 normal sized ones, sliced real thinly 2 tablespoons unfiltered apple tree cider vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds body of body of water salt freshly dry reason dark pepper Directions: Arrange the carrot slices inwards a small-scale bowl. In a minute small-scale bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, parsley as well as spices. Drizzle over the salad. Refrigerate 1 hr earlier serving. My thoughts: There is something nigh this fourth dimension of yr that makes me mean value nigh carrots. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 subliminal Easter Bunny=carrots=spring? I don't know simply I practise know my married adult man could non resist buying world's largest carrot when he came across it at our local farm store. Okay, it isn't actually the world's largest simply it was nigh the size of a chubby toddler forearm which is prett

Ingredients: 1 greenish papaya, shredded* 2/3 loving cup matchsticked carrots 10 campari tomatoes, quartered 2/3 lb blanched long beans, cutting into 1 1/2-2 inch pieces 4 Thai plane chiles, minced three cloves garlic, minced 1/4 loving cup Thai fish sauce juice of 1 lime two tablespoons palm sugar Directions: In a large bowl, toss together the papaya, carrots, tomatoes too long beans. Use a white patato masher to In a modest bowl, whisk together the chiles, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice too palm sugar, taking tending to fully dissolve the palm sugar. Drizzle over the papaya salad too toss to coat. Serve immediately. *AKA a raw papaya My thoughts: It has been around warm weather condition hither inward Baltimore too hence when I heard that this week's episode of   Bravo's “Around the World inward fourscore Plates” was taking house inward Chiang Mai, Thailand this calendar week (June 20th, 10/9c) I idea I'd brand a version of i of the wonderful sala

Ingredients: 12 oz packaged broccoli slaw mix* for the dressing: 1/4 loving cup white balsamic vinegar 1/4 loving cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dillweed 1 teaspoon soil lemon peel 1 teaspoon soil mustard 1/4 teaspoon celery seed salt freshly soil dark pepper Directions: In a modest bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. Toss amongst shredded vegetables until evenly distributed. Refrigerate 1 hr prior to serving. *or an equivalent amount of abode shredded broccoli stems & carrots My thoughts: I dear broccoli slaw. It is a fun choice to regular slaw in addition to is in addition to then crisp! I admit, purpose of the depict is that it is i of the few pre-cut salad things I purchase (and like, I don't similar regular cabbage bagged coleslaw mix) in addition to then I mainly arrive when nosotros own got companionship in addition to I desire a quick side dish or if I am making something fourth dimension consuming/spending the solar daytim

Ingredients: four cups cubed cooked chicken breast 10 oz cooked radiatore pasta 3/4 loving cup chopped ruddy onion two stalks celery, diced 1 loving cup shredded carrots two mini cucumbers, chopped xv cornichons, chopped zest of 1 lemon dressing: 1/3 loving cup mayonnaise juice of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon 1 teaspoon juice from the cornichon jar 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika body of body of water salt freshly reason pepper Directions: In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, pasta, cornichons, onion, celery together with zest. Set aside. In a pocket-sized bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over the salad together with stir to evenly distribute all ingredients. My thoughts: I've been inwards a picnic foods form of mood lately. It must survive summer. This is a dandy salad to possess got to a picnic because it is to a greater extent than of a consummate repast than merely patently chicken salad thank yous to the improver of the