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Asian Inspired Fruit Salad

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Asian Inspired Fruit Salad

I have been a fan of Chinese Chicken Salad since the 1980's when I first had it. Everyone once in a while, I have all the ingredients to make it. This afternoon, Spane and I went and had a very filling lunch at Everest Burgers, so we didn't want a heavy or big dinner. I asked him if salad would be good, and he said yes. Then I went to my pantry and saw that I had Mandarin oranges, I knew what to make.

This salad has everything but the chicken, and if you happen to have cooked chicken, you are more than welcome to add it to this salad. Make sure you have a sharp knife because you will be chopping the greens and the onion into small pieces.

You could add other fruit to this salad as well, like lychee nuts, or even cherries. I had unsweetened coconut chips which had just enough sweetness, sweetened coconut would be too powerful, so I don't recommend it. Please choose whichever Asian salad dressing you like, we like Girard's Asian Dressing.

Last Minute New Years Recipes

Last minute New Years recipes to help you bring in the year in a stress free delicious manner.

Turkey Tetrazzini

This is something that I really love, and when I don't have leftover turkey, I have been known to go to the store and get the frozen one - you know which one I mean. But, this dish is really best fresh, made from the leftover turkey at your feast.

I have found other recipes that called for peas, no sherry, white wine, etc. Well, it's just not the same thing! This is the Turkey Tetrazzini you have been looking for, that you remember, that you crave, the one with celery, mushrooms and sherry cream sauce. You can make a lot of this, put it into individual serving trays and freeze it for some night when you don't want to cook, but you want something comforting.

How to Roast a Perfect Turkey in a Nesco Electric Roaster

What's on Your Plate

Dry brine your turkey the day before, then roast it in a Nesco electric roaster at 325°F (162°C). The roaster's circle of heat cooks the thighs as fast as the breast, so you get juicy meat all the way through in about a third less time than a conventional oven.

Hasselback Potatoes in the Microwave

So I was hunting around Big Oven one night, getting hungry and trying to find something interesting to make with our dinner. It had to be visually appealing, and it had to go in the microwave, because a) I didn't want to heat up the house, b) I was hungry! When I saw a picture of these, I was intrigued, and even though all recipes said to use the oven, I figured the microwave would work just fine. I was right, it did.

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Potato and Leek Casserole

When I went to the local farmer's market, they had some lovely leeks and beets available. I bought both. I made pickled beets with the beets, and then struggled with what to do with the leeks. Usually, I make a Quiche, but I really didn't like the idea of turning my oven on twice, once to pre-bake the shell, and then to bake the Quiche itself. Now that I have my mandoline, I have had so much fun, and I thought to combine potatoes and leeks together in a casserole.

I also had a lovely pork loin in my refrigerator, and leeks and pork go together so nicely. A bottle of white wine was waiting to make it a perfect meal.

Microwave Artichoke or Instant Pot with Herb Sauce

One of the reasons artichokes are not that popular is they take a long time to cook on the stovetop. Well, there are easier ways. In this recipe, I offer two ways to have artichokes on the table quickly, either microwave artichokes or if you have one use the Instant Pot.

Cranberry Couscous - Healthy and super easy

Cranberry Couscous makes a delightful and healthful side dish. It's quick and simple to make. It's ready in five minutes and you can add different spices, fruit, or vegetables according to your taste. Cranberries have also been shown to be very good for preventing urinary tract infections.

Microwave-Boiled Dressing for Coleslaw

Microwave-boiled dressing coleslaw — Microwaved-boiled dressing for coleslaw

Microwave-boiled dressing for coleslaw is a summer favorite. It's perfect for barbeques and get-togethers.

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Brisket of Beef in Wine Sauce

When I was a little girl my mother used to make a beef dish that I loved. I never knew what it was until I became an adult and learned it was called brisket of beef. I liked that the meat was tender, and full of flavor. Finding it in the market, however, was a chore. I would only see Corned Beef, which I like very much, but it's not the same thing.

While I was thinking about that brisket I had as a little girl growing up in Germany, I realized that my mother never made it after we moved back to the United States. Maybe it wasn't my mother's dish after all, maybe it was our German maid, Elfrida's brisket I remember so fondly.

Either way, when I found brisket at the local butcher shop, I knew I had to try making it. I figured I would do something similar to Oxen Shvantz Suppe – Braised Oxtails, which also takes a long time to cook. It's hot and I didn't want to be in a hot kitchen all day, so I used my 4 quart Nesco to slowly braise the brisket. It was delicious!