This is not just a post about how to stir-fry yet another leafy green vegetable. Instead, I want to bring awareness to an amazing yet humble vegetable––sweet yam leaves. Benefits of Yam Leaves Yam or sweet potato leaves have a long string of nicknames in other parts of the world. “The queen of vegetables!” “The longevity
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Cream Cheese Wontons––yet another marriage of American and Chinese cuisines in one addictive, hilariously retro appetizer. Until the fateful day on which I blogged this recipe, my relationship with cream cheese wontons had long been distant. When my family would indulge in the guilty pleasure that is a Chinese buffet (an American institution), I would
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Blistered Shishito peppers are a simple treat and great appetizer for any occasion. Served slightly charred with crunchy bits of coarse sea salt, these peppers–like many of the best cocktail hour appetizers–somehow make your drink taste better. A Simple & Tasty Appetizer What’s great about these peppers is that they’re a snap to prepare, and
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These miso glazed roasted root vegetables have become a new fall staple in our house. This vegetable side dish takes one of my favorite ways to prepare any and all root vegetables—roasting. It packs on the flavor with the addition of a buttery, salty, slightly sweet miso glaze. Perfect for Any Fall Meal My original
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When Thanksgiving rolls around, it can sometimes seem like in the midst of all the sides and pies and turkey roasting times that the humble mashed potato gets forgotten. In my personal experience, this is always the case. Mashed potatoes are the BEDROCK of any good Thanksgiving dinner. If you have no mash, where’s that gravy
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It’s almost Thanksgiving! This is one of my favorite holidays, simply because families across the country gather together to eat the same meal. If you’re like us, you’ve started thinking about what you’ll serve to your guests for Thanksgiving dinner, and this year, I’ve decided to make Pumpkin Dinner Rolls, adapted from our milk bread
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We’ve partnered with Vitamix to create this Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe. Enjoy! When the cold weather strikes, there’s nothing like a hot bowl of soup to make you feel all warm and cozy. Growing up, “soup” to us meant one of two things: either a Chinese bone broth made with chicken, pork, or fish with chunks
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If you like eggplant, it can sometimes be tricky to find recipes that go beyond the standard fare. This Hunan Steamed Eggplant is a nice change over the usual, especially if you’re looking for a spicy dish with strong flavors. Chinese or Japanese purple eggplants are the best choice for this Hunan Steamed Eggplant. They
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