Sides
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Bok Choy and Stir Fry Sauce
Roughly three weeks or so ago, a new Asian market opened up near my neighborhood. I cannot tell you thrilled I was to know that I actually could cut my commute in half…
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Mexican Pickled Onions
You might begin to think that I am a pickling maniac, or that I love the color purple (as noted in a recent post), but that is typically not the case. Lately, however…
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Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice
Recently I made my rounds to my two local favorite ethnic grocery stores in the area; El Rey and Lanxiang. I go to these establishments nearly once a week to pick up some…
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Brussel Sprouts with a Balsamic Reduction
Thanksgiving could possibly be my favorite holiday. It is a time where family comes together and joins around a big table. It is also one of the few times out of the year…
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Homemade French Fries with Lemon Zest and Parsley
It must be everyone’s all-time favorite. French fries. I do not know if you are like me, but I grew up on fries, probably due to the Sunday night meals at McDonald’s. The…
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Cheese and Herb Stuffed Rolls
I am so fortunate that my mom turned me onto pepperoni rolls, and I still admit that they could possibly be one of my all time favorite snacks. There is one thing about…
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Yum Nua (Thai Beef Salad) with Shrimp and Squid
While living in Dallas, Texas, I encountered a lot of different food. I talk about it quite a bit on this site, however I think it deserves to be talked about. Sure, I…
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Mini Blooming Onions
Blooming, or bloomin’, these onions are going to knock your socks off. If you have never had a blooming onion, you will want to give these a shot. We were introduced to this…
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Who doesn’t love a stuffed mushroom? I mean, come on. A mushroom, especially a baby portabella, has a enough flavor to hold its own, but when you stuff it with some really simple…
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Homemade Flour Tortillas
Who doesn’t love the tortilla. To get it out on the table, I am a fan of the corn tortilla. Large or small, flour or corn, the tortilla is a beautiful thing. If…
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