Category Archives: Appetizers

Swiss Pears

A super simple and refreshing appetizer. Sliced ripe pear with slices of Emmentaler or Jarlsberg or other Swiss cheese.

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Pork & Cabbage Dumplings

This is the classic Chinese dumpling, loosely based on the recipe of Ben Wang – Burlington’s own master dumpling maker. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture. I guess I will have to make them again soon so I can. Oh, too bad! Makes 50 or so 2 cups Napa cabbage, sliced finely and chopped […]

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Vegetarian Lemongrass Dumplings

Vietnam meet Thailand in these mouth pleasures. Makes 30. For this recipe, you will need a steamer basket of some kind. A simple collapsible steamer basket will do. Alternatively, you can get a bamboo or stainless steamer at an Asian market. Mix in medium bowl: 1 block tofu, broken or cut into small pieces ¼ […]

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Shrimp Shu Mai with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce

Makes 30. For this recipe, you will need a steamer basket of some kind. A simple collapsible steamer basket will do. Alternatively, you can get a bamboo or stainless steamer at an Asian market. Mix in medium bowl 16 ounces shrimp, raw, peeled and chopped finely 1 can water chestnuts, minced 1 T finely grated […]

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Chinese New Year menu

HAPPY YEAR OF THE DRAGON Last year I cooked up a storm for Chinese New Year. This year I was busy doing other things  (see next post). Chinese New Year menu: Steamed Pork Buns aka Banh Bao Steamed Dumplings with Shrimp and Pork Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce Fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls Hoisin Sesame Dipping Sauce Spring […]

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Pineapple Avocado Gazpacho Smoothie

I just LOVE this!   ¼ pineapple, chopped (about 1 ½ cups) 1 avocado 1 T red onion or scallion, chopped Handful of cilantro Juice of ½ lime (or more if it’s not particularly juicy) ¼ t sea salt ½ chili (optional)   Put it all in the blender, push the button and you’re done. […]

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STEAMED PORK BUNS aka BANH BAO

Makes about 25 small bao. Vietnamese Banh Bao usually include a quail egg and Vietnamese sausage. My easy recipe has a simple meat and mushroom filling and is similar to some of the Chinese Bao Zi I’ve had, but my family enjoys saying “Banh Bao” so that’s what we call them. I make them small […]

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STEAMED DUMPLINGS with SHRIMP AND PORK

Makes 30. For this recipe, you will need a steamer basket of some kind. A simple collapsible steamer basket will do. Alternatively, you can get a bamboo or stainless steamer at an Asian market. Mix in medium bowl: 12 ounces shrimp, raw, peeled and coarsely chopped 4 ounces ground pork 12 water chestnuts, minced 1 […]

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GINGER-SOY DIPPING SAUCE

This recipe can be prepared a day or two in advance. If there is any left over, use it in a stir fry or on noodles. Mix in small sauce pan: ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 ½ t sugar or honey ¼ cup water Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring […]

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FRESH VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLS

Makes about 30. I like to make two versions of these delicious healthy rolls, both are equally popular: the Traditional Pork and Shrimp and the sweet and tangy Mango Jicama. Make sure you give yourself lots of time for rolling, or invite your friends to help. Prep: Boil, strain and let cool 1 package of […]

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