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Miso Soup

Submitted by: Michelle Chen 
You can use yellow, white, or red miso paste for the soup, depending on your preference. You will also need dashi, which is made of dried kelp (seaweed) and dried bonito (fish), and can be purchased in granules or powder form in conveniently-sized jars. 

Polenta

Submitted by: IDAJ 
This recipe is for the polenta novice. Two ingredients - polenta and water. So if you can boil water ...you can make a fabulous pot of polenta. Every time! 

Chile for Tamales

Submitted by: J3NET 
This is a wonderful marinade for pork tamales. Just blend the chilies with some water and oregano, and mix with pork before assembling tamales. 

Lightning Gravy

Submitted by: Denyse 
A simple microwave method for making gravy with bouillon, water and cornstarch. This recipe can also be prepared on the stovetop. 

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Restaurant-Style Santa Fe Pasta

Submitted by: MARBALET 
Chill this colorful, spicy salad the day before you serve it. Toss rotini pasta with tomato juice, olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, and paprika, then add a festive mix of red and green bell peppers, corn, cilantro, scallions, Parmesan and chicken. 

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Boiled Lobster

Submitted by: Venita Marie 
Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA
Living In: Lancaster, California, USA
I learned this style of cooking from my mother in law. This recipe will work with crawfish or shrimp. You can add as many lobster as you want, but cook no more that 2 at a time. 

Tempura Dipping Sauce

Submitted by: CRIMSON667 
The traditional Japanese dipping sauce for shrimp or vegetable tempura. This is the full-flavored version - unlike the thinner, watery, less robust sauce being served in some restaurants. Serve in small bowls at each setting. Optionally, provide grated fresh ginger and grated daikon to mix into sauce. 

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Onion Soup Pork Chops

Submitted by: Leslie in AK 
A delicious dinner for two, including a savory side dish of oniony wild rice, takes just a few easy steps to make. Add a simple salad and some candlelight to make your meal an elegant repast. 

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Pasta with Sweet Peas

Submitted by: Novi 
To make a quick and easy meal, cook farfalle pasta in water flavored with chicken bouillon, then toss the hot pasta with a bit of butter and some sweet green peas. Add a few red pepper flakes if you wish, and garnish with parsley to serve. 

Fish Stock

Submitted by: SYLVIABC 
Buy firm flesh fish, with bones, to make this multipurpose fish stock. Cod, scrod, and halibut are good choices. Use as a base for soups, sauces, and gravies. 
 
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