A shot of sambal oelek, with all its fiery chili flavor, transforms regular old sweet potatoes into a bright, flavorful side dish.
Pho, or phở, is incredibly simple to make. You can use beef broth, but you'll get much flavor if you use a rich consommé. You may be able to find it frozen, but it is only time consuming, not difficult, to make at home.
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I always end up with leftover duck, like when I make this Duck Breast Salad. Duck hash is a succulent and unexpected dish that's festive enough for company and a perfect solution to leftovers.
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This is a perfect early-spring soup made from the first promising notes out of the garden. It is pretty too.
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The secret ingredient of Szechuan food is Szechuan pepper, which gives the food its tingly numbing effect. Your smoke alarm may go off while you're frying, but it's worth it.
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If you only have regular rice vinegar, you can make a substitution as follows: One cup of seasoned rice vinegar is the same as 3/4 cup white rice vinegar plus 1/4 cup sugar plus 2 teaspoons salt.
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Based on my grandmother’s recipe for zucchini bread, updated only with a bit of whole wheat flour and a smidge more baking soda, this breakfast treat isn’t as avante garde as it sounds. You’ll love the sweetness the potato adds, but probably won’t notice its flavor.
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