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Hodgepodge Chili

Posted by tgobbi  

Since I'm very particular about chili I look at new recipes for the dish with a skeptical eye. This one, published in the Chicago Tribune on 1/11/06 looked interesting and turned out to be quite good. It wasn't nearly spicy enough so I recommend... MORE»

Recipe #154162

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Won Tons

(1 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

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Recipe #83045

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Thin Hot & Sour Dressing

Posted by tgobbi  

This recipe for Chinese salad dressing comes from Henry Chung's Hunan Style Chinese Cookbook. Henry's restaurant, Hunan, on Sansome St in San Francisco is my all-time favorite! The cookbook is long out of print but you may be able to find it... MORE»

Recipe #81137

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Fragrant Crispy Chicken Legs

(1 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

Here's an authentic Chinese recipe for drumsticks that I used to serve to large parties when I was in the catering business. It's a bit complicated but worth it. They can be frozen at any point along the way - after steaming or after deep frying.... MORE»

Recipe #81125

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Lucky Black Eyed Peas with Rice & Bacon

(2 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

A light, easy dish for when you're ready to take a break from heavy meals. This recipe is supposed to serve 6 but it didn't go that far at MY table. No reason to stop at half the bell pepper - it could have used more. Also that "dash" of cayenne... MORE»

Recipe #80214

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Chocolate Cherry Bread

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Recipe #80030

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Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

(1 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

This recipe comes from the Chicago Tribune 11/23/2002. I prepared the rolls for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a big success. (The leftovers made for a great breakfast)! MORE»

Recipe #78334

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Szechuan Dry Fried Green Beans

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An authentic Szechuan dish, served in the best Chinese restaurants. You can serve it as an entree in a multi-course Chinese dinner or as an unusual vegetable dish in a western style meal. MORE»

Recipe #71612

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Texas Chili

(2 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

This is the chili I serve at my annual chili dinner. It's direct from "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American." You'll probably want to cut back on the jalapenos, especially the first time you make the recipe. The author insists that "genuine" Texas... MORE»

Recipe #70991

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Mongolian Beef

(8 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

This is the version I served in the restaurant and that I've been teaching for 25 years. MORE»

Recipe #50580

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Chinese Pickled Cabbage (Szechuan style)

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This is a traditional Chinese pickled dish that can be served with any meal. The recipe is from "Florence Lin's Chinese Regional Cookbook." Many different types of vegetables can be used instead of, or in combination with, the cabbage. MORE»

Recipe #47496

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Nutty Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

This comes from "USA Weekend." It's delicious and simple. Prep takes less time than washing the processor and other utensils. MORE»

Recipe #45554

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Savory Glazed Pork Chops

(3 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

This recipe comes from a little recipe booklet distributed by Lea & Perrins, the Worcestershire Sauce manufacturers. MORE»

Recipe #44624

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Pakistani Chili

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An unusual chili recipe - CompuCook Weekly Contest winning recipe. I haven't tried it yet but it does fit the description "unusual!" MORE»

Recipe #44178

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Chengdu Chicken

(2 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

A delicious Szechwan chicken stir with very complex flavors. A little difficult to make but worth the effort. MORE»

Recipe #42872

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Jerry's Healthy Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

I coined the name of this soup many years ago when my friend, Jerry Liu, owned the Hunan Garden restaurant in the northern Chicago suburbs. He told me it was healthy, hence the name. It's exceptionally easy to make. MORE»

Recipe #40709

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Spicy Beef Soup With Cello Noodles

Posted by tgobbi  

A most unusual Hunan style Chinese soup, not for the faint hearted. It's from Henry Chung's Hunan cookbook. Mr Chung is the founder of my favorite restaurant, Hunan, located at 934 Sansome St. San Francisco MORE»

Recipe #40706

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Cashew Chicken

(11 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

This is the cashew chicken dish I served when I owned my restaurant. It's adapted from "The Chinese Menu Cookbook" by Hush and Wong. MORE»

Recipe #36410

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Shanghai Spring Rolls (Or Egg Rolls)

(11 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

When I had my restaurant my customers said these were the best they ever had. The recipe is adapted from "The Chinese Menu Cookbook" by Joanne Hush and Peter Wong. In case anyone is interested, the difference between an egg roll and a... MORE»

Recipe #35698

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Lentil Burritos

(14 reviews) Posted by tgobbi  

A lentil burrito that can be eaten hot or cold. From the Chicago Tribune: 11/13/90. (I'm guessing on the prep time but it should'nt take much more than 15 - 20 minutes). It can be made with vegetable stock for vegetarians. MORE»

Recipe #35391

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