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Lemongrass 101

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Coconut Lemongrass Somen Noodle Soup

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Coconut Lemongrass Somen Noodle Soup Makes 6 servings 4 ounces somen noodles* 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla) 2 cups fresh oyster mushrooms, roughly chopped 1/4 cup finely minced lemongrass 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 1/4 [...]

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Patti’s Noodle Bowl For Two

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Patti’s Noodle Bowl For Two from Worth The Whisk Makes 2 servings 2 packages cooked Udon noodles (in the refrigerated case in ethnic foods area) 2 bunches baby bok choy, roughly chopped 2 to 3 Tbsp. fresh grated ginger (or more, we like a lot of ginger) 1 garlic clove, minced 2 stalks celery, diced [...]

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Pumpkin Curry-licious

I love a good curry. There’s just something about the endless array of rich and hearty gravies that shouts “Comfort food!” to me. As I explored the possibilities for Pumpkin Palooza thoughts of curry pushed themselves into my mind. I looked for a good pumpkin curry recipe to share with you, but I just wasn’t [...]

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Summer Spice–Tom Khai Gai

Tom Khai Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) Makes 6 servings Adapted from Coconut Chicken Soup recipe on Epicurious.com 2 14-ounce cans light unsweetened coconut milk 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups thinly sliced crimini mushrooms (or whatever mushrooms you prefer) 6 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass 1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla) 2 tablespoons minced fresh [...]

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