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Joined: December 21st, 2009

Korean Short Ribs of Beef with Ginger from Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining

This is SO EASY and SO DELICIOUS. My only criticism is that it calls for more sesame seed oil than I personally like (that's 2 T. - I would probably do half that at least). I do skim off the oil and concentrate... read more >

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Key to Chinese Cooking

By Irene Kuo
Knopf - 1977

I use bay scallops. I use my electric wok for the deep frying so that I can control the temperature of the oil for the velveting.The final procedure can only be done at the last minute. This is a treat that you won't get in a Chinese restaurant that I know of.

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Classic, in a good way. When and "if" I make lo mein, I use this (or a variation of this) recipe. So much better than anything you can get take out. But frankly, even though this is so much better, I often order take out because I want it and don't want to make it (or track down good fresh bean sprouts, etc., etc.). Lo mein is Chinese comfort food.

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A small turkey cured for a week, then steamed and chilled and sliced. Silky texture and very flavorful. Can use for buffets, picnics, and as center piece. Inspired by traditional wind-cured chickens. Finding a six pound turkey is not always easy. I haven't made this since the last time I found a six pound turkey. Yes, I have heard about special order, but you have to plan ahead...

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