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Ginger Beef

(2 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

An old favorite of my mother from a Chinese cooking class. Don't ask me if it's authentic - I don't know. But it is quick, easy and delicious. Serve over hot rice, with broccoli and broiled pineapple. MORE»

Recipe #141536

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Buco (young Coconut) Pie

(3 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

A Philippine dessert. Buco is the tender young coconut meat that can be scraped from the inside of the coconut shell with a spoon. We were able to taste buco in the Philippines, along with the liquid from the coconut (coconut water). Together they... MORE»

Recipe #115036

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Norwegian Crowns

(2 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

Adapted from The Cookie Book, edited by Ruth Berolzheimer, 1949. I haven't tried these, but they seem to be a good way to use up egg yolks, both hard boiled, and raw. BTW, you can freeze any raw egg white in freezer safe containers as is, just... MORE»

Recipe #114484

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Homemade Asian Rice Noodles

Posted by mianbao  

This recipe is from James McNair's Pasta Cookbook. I have not tried this, but am posting it in reply to a request. The unusual ingredients may be found in Asian markets. A large steamer into which shallow pans can be placed is used in this recipe.... MORE»

Recipe #109952

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Tsubushi an - Sweet Bean Paste for Japanese Sweets

(1 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

This is "mashed" bean paste, which is easier to make than koshi an, or strained bean paste. It is very sweet, and is mainly used as a filling for confections. I think this is more flavorful than the strained kind of bean paste. Use the small red... MORE»

Recipe #108780

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Inari Zushi

(4 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

Not what people usually think of when they hear sushi. These are pouches made of fried tofu, that are stuffed with sushi rice. Along with the nori (black seaweed) sushi rolls, this is a cheap and popular type of sushi. From Shinkatei Hyakkajiten... MORE»

Recipe #108385

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Taro Chicken

Posted by mianbao  

I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account. I have not yet tried it out. If you do before me, please leave comments as to how it was. MORE»

Recipe #108146

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Chinese Steamed Cake

Posted by mianbao  

I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account. I have not yet tried it out, but it looks very much like something I used to make. If you try this recipe before me, please leave comments as to how it was. MORE»

Recipe #108137

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Rikyu Manju

Posted by mianbao  

Although I had made these before, after trying them today, I find that this recipe is in need of extensive correction. Please do not try this until it has been corrected. Thank you. Adapted from Tezukuri no Okashi (Homemade Desserts), NHK, 1975.... MORE»

Recipe #107270

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Lemon Cake

Posted by mianbao  

I tried out this adopted recipe today, and must say the results were disappointing. I have to admit, the lack of detailed instructions, and any provision for leavening made me suspect it from the start. I added some baking powder to the rest of... MORE»

Recipe #106931

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Dark Pumpkin Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

This recipe is from my maternal grandmother, and is the only pumpkin pie we eat in our family. It is a dark brown because it isn't made with evaporated milk or cream. I have never seen another pumpkin pie like this, but don't know its history. My... MORE»

Recipe #104612

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Japanese Noodles in Miso Soup Miso Nikomi Udon

(1 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

Posted in reply to a request. Translated from a Japanese language cookbook (Shinkatei Hyakkajiten Vol. 1, Kodan-sha, 1967). I have recently made this, and will rearrange the directions to be more user-friendly by the end of April '05. Please... MORE»

Recipe #97280

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Wheat Sweets

(2 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

Flavorful sugar cookies made with whole-wheat flour have an appealing tan color. My family has enjoyed them for years. The recipe was originally from a small butter cookie pamphlet many years ago. The prep time does not include cooling and... MORE»

Recipe #79843

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Butter-Nut Drops

(3 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

This is from a cookbook issued by the Culinary Arts Institute in 1949, that my mother used as a young bride. I especially thought these cookies were good, though they do take some time. If you can't find Brazil nuts, you could substitute some... MORE»

Recipe #76722

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Yakitori

(41 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

Grilled chicken skewers popular in Japan. Chicken thigh meat, green onion, chicken liver, hearts, gizzards, chicken skin can be prepared this way. It tastes best cooked over charcoal. Mirin is a sweet Japanese sake (rice wine). Ordinary sake may... MORE»

Recipe #74844

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Scandinavian Rye Bread

Posted by mianbao  

This is from the Fleishmann's yeast site. I'm posting because of a request. I haven't made this recipe, so please let me know how it turns out. Prep time includes time for rising. MORE»

Recipe #74654

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Curried Cream of Chicken Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

This is from Margaret Rudkin's Pepperidge Farm Cookbook. I haven't tried it. I am posting in answer to a request. Prep and cooking times are guesses. MORE»

Recipe #73504

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Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

(4 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

These are very light rolls pleasantly flavored with pumpkin, that could be served with a main dish. Home cooked pumpkin could be used instead of the canned pumpkin. BTW, one 15 oz can of pumpkin contains about 2 cups. This recipe yields about 3... MORE»

Recipe #72709

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Raised Doughnuts

Posted by mianbao  

I'm posting this in answer to a request. I have added a few suggestions, based on my experience with yeast doughs, but the recipe is from Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 1969. I have made these and they turned out well, but it was a very long time ago.... MORE»

Recipe #70760

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Peanut Butter Fudge

(71 reviews) Posted by mianbao  

I'm posting this in answer to a request. It was submitted to All Recipes by Angie Hammond. MORE»

Recipe #68659

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