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More Chayote Recipes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Norma Chang

So as not to bore you to death, this will be the last of my chayote recipes post. CHAYOTE STIR-FRY Ingredients • 1 chayote (about 8 ounces), peeled and shredded • 1 – 2 carrots (4 – 6 ounces), peeled … Continue reading →

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5-Spice Marinated Tofu with Snow Peas & Lotus Root

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Norma Chang

Needed to use up the section of lotus root and snow peas in my fridge before they spoil. Also had firm and soft tofu in the fridge. Did not want to make soup (click on link and scroll down for recipe), did … Continue reading →

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Chickpeas Sprouts & Butternut Squash Curry

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Norma Chang

Noticed one of my butternut squash in storage was looking a bit strange at the stem end. Upon close inspection, the stem broke off to reveal a squash borer, I was so disgusted at the sight I squashed the critter and … Continue reading →

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Low-fat Wokking – Shrimp & Asparagus Stir-fry Modified

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Norma Chang

This post is for my blogging friend Eva of Kitchen Inspiration. Eva is currently on a self-imposed short term restricted diet and also looking for quick easy meals. Shrimp, which she loves, is allowed and since we are in asparagus season, I … Continue reading →

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Ma Po Tofu

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Norma Chang

Ma Po Tofu is a well known strongly flavored, spicy tofu dish from the province of Sichuan (Szechuan), China.  Literal translation means “pocked marked face old lady’s tofu”. “Ma” means pocked marked face, “po” means old lady. Legend has it … Continue reading →

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