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From: Hermosa Beach, CA USA

Joined: April 24th, 2010

Fresh Corn Salad from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

With all the fresh corn during summer I thought this would make a good side dish. I love the concept but somehow the amount of basil overshadowed the sweetness of the corn. Next time I'd cut back on... read more >

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Quick & Easy Japanese Cookbook

By Katsuyo Kobayashi
Kodansha International - 2000

This is my go to weeknight recipe for Shumai. It's easy to make and I serve it as a side dish to sashimi. My husband loves it. The potato starch does make a difference although I sometimes use corn starch. Also after mixing the pork, salt, pepper and sesame oil it is so important to developing flavors to set it aside for at least 30 minutes. Covering the shumai with the napa leaves really does keep it warm as Ms. Kobayashi suggests. Otherwise they get cold quickly.

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