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Tweets From The East

Wok Corn

Back when we were younger, we were excited when the family made a bowl of popcorn. Not just because it’s so yummy, but also because our parent’s air poppers were just so cool to watch!

One of our dear friends, Erin, told us that she used a pot with a handle to make kettle corn. We

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Cilantro Cream Sauce

2008-05-01@12-19-58

INGREDIENTS

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can tomatillo salsa (1 cup salsa)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt (regular salt)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (lemon juice)

DIRECTIONS

Combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, pepper, celery salt, cumin, garlic

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Dumpling Chips

2008-05-01@12-23-17

The problem with going to the market later in the day is that all the wonton wrappers are sold out. Recently, we gave dumpling wrappers a try.

Step 1: buy a bazillion dumpling wrappers for 2?

Step 2: place wrappers on cookie sheet.

Step 3: Bake in a hot over for about 2 minutes.
Notice that the dumpling wraps

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Seven Layer Dip

2008-04-13@18-19-33

So we only achieved a 5 layer dip, but it was so delicious – I had to share.

SEVEN LAYER DIP

1 can (16oz.) refried beans
1 tbsp. taco seasoning mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce (skipped)
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tbsp. sliced pitted rips olives (skipped)

DIRECTIONS

MIX beans and taco

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

2008-03-23@19-36-28

INGREDIENTS

8 hard-cooked eggs, diced
1 cup mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup dried onion flakes (fresh onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
8 slices white bread

DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, gently mix the eggs, mayonnaise, onion flakes, salt, mustard powder, garlic powder, pepper, paprika and dill. Cover, and refrigerate 8

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