Khmer Pickled Vegetable Salad Recipe Instead Of Coleslaw

We brought this dish (photo #1) to a July 4th party and quite a few people proclaimed their preference for it over the coleslaw, and asked for the recipe. We love good coleslaw, but this is a more refreshing (and much less caloric) change of pace. Serve it as a side (from a sandwich to…
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Charcuterie Nachos Recipe For Cinco De Mayo & Beyond

What happens when you come across viral recipe ideas> You find ideas like charcuterie nachos, a plate of nachos x a charcuterie board. Also called charcuterie chips when made with potato chips, “They’re pure chaos in the best way,” says Kristina Vänni of Taste of Home. Here’s her take on the recipe. You can add…
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Miso Matzoh Ball Soup Recipe: Jewish-Japanese Fusion Food

Classic Jewish matzoh ball soup is comfort food par excellence. This version, Jewish-Japanese fusion food, gives it a trending, umami-rich twist. The homemade chicken broth is flavored with earthy sautéed mushrooms, white miso paste, and dashi soup base. (Heads up: the soup base adds extra savoriness, but it’s not kosher. Don’t worry, though—if you omit…
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Italian-Japanese Fusion Food: Chicken Ramen Recipe For National Ramen Day

[1] Italy meets Japan in this tasty ramen recipe (photos #1 and #4 © DeLallo). [2] Spaghettini, the second-thinnest form of spaghetti (photo DeLallo | ChatGPT 2025-04-04). [3] Pick up a rotisserie chicken (photo © McCormick). [4] An Italian starting point: cooking the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in olive oil. [5] Broccolini. Here’s the…
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Yakisoba Japanese Noodles x Hot Dog Rolls: A Noodle Sandwich

[1] It’s not difficult to make yakisoba-pan at home. The recipe is below (photos #2 and #7 © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog). [2] Check out the innovative variations on the basic recipe (photo © Flavor & The Menu). [3] Japanese milk bread. Here’s a recipe from heirloom grain grower Anson Mills (photo © Anson…
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