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Korean-style grilled beef skewers

Korean grilled beef skewers

Spicy, sweet with a richness that only the combination of doenjang and gochujang can impart. With a stovetop grill, you can …

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Chicken katsu with Thai-style mango dipping sauce

Thai-style mango dipping sauce

Fresh mangoes are pureed with chilies, ginger, shallot and cilantro, then fish sauce and coconut milk are stirred in to make …

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Crispy spinach and cream cheese dumplings

Crispy spinach and cream cheese dumplings

Blanched spinach is chopped and mixed with softened cream cheese to make the filling for these delicious fried dumplings. A …

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Tofu in oyster sauce

Tofu in oyster sauce

Feeling like going meatless for dinner? Try tofu in oyster sauce. With its thick sauce, rich flavor and the aroma of sesame …

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Roasted salami-wrapped asparagus: appetizer or cocktail food

Roasted salami-wrapped asparagus

Take a bunch of fresh asparagus, wrap in salami, pop into the oven toaster for ten minutes and voila! Serve these roasted …

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Thai fried egg salad (yum khai dao)

Thai fried egg salad (yum khai dao)

I used to think that fried eggs sprinkled with herb salt was the epitome of egg-y goodness. Then, I cooked eggs Thai style …

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Crispy pork belly sisig with lime wedges in cast iron pan

Crispy pork belly sisig

Traditionally made with grilled pork head, cooking sisig with crispy pork belly makes it easy and doable for home cooks.

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Scooping spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chip

2-cheese spinach and artichoke dip

Chopped spinach and marinated artichoke hearts are stirred with cheeses, sour cream, mayo and seasonings to make this dip. We …

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Salmon ceviche

Salmon ceviche

Thinly sliced salmon fillet is macerated in lime juice and salt, then tossed with dill, cilantro, red onion, chilies and …

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Slow Cooker Caramelized Onion and Cheese Dip Sprinkled with Parsley and Chili Flakes

Slow cooker caramelized onion and cream cheese dip

Imagine French onion soup as a dip. Thick, creamy and absolutely tasty. It takes about 12 hours to make it, but there's very …

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Salt and pepper crispy mushrooms with basil

Crispy fried mushrooms and basil

Cooked a la Taiwanese popcorn chicken, fresh oyster mushrooms take the place of meat in this recipe. Serve this …

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Honey balsamic chicken skewers sprinkled with parsley and toasted sesame seeds, and served with lime slices on the side

Honey Balsamic chicken skewers

Cooked yakitori style, a mixture of honey and Balsamic vinegar is brushed repeatedly on skewered chicken in lieu of Japanese …

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