Category: Recipes

TIP OF THE DAY: Asian Vinaigrette

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Hungering for a salad dressing served at a local Asian restaurant, we made our own this weekend. It was so easy and delicious, we made up an extra-large batch to keep on hand for regular use.   For lunch we tossed it with a package of shredded cabbage, essentially creating Asian cole slaw to go…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Ají Sauce

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Hot sauce lovers should take a closer look at ají sauce, a standard in Ecuador and Peru. Aji amarillo is one of the most common types of chiles in the area, and is also one of the most important ingredients in the two countries. While, like all salsas, there are as many variations as there…
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RECIPE: Quick Quinoa “Paella”

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A delicious vegetable “paella” of quinoa. Photo © Hannah Kaminsky.   Paella is a Spanish pilaf traditionally made with saffron-seasoned white rice and, depending on regional preferences, different combinations of meat and seafood (here’s the history of paella and popular variations). Vegetarians can make vegetable paella with tofu. And in this recipe, from Plant Power:…
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Make Delicious Appetizers With Wonton Wraps

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An even more delicious way to enjoy the flavor of Buffalo wings. Photo courtesy Nasoya.   You may not be ready to take on homemade dumplings, as we suggested yesterday. But if you’re looking for easy, impressive hors d’oeuvres for entertaining? Make them with won ton wraps. Of course, you’d buy won ton wraps to…
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