Posts in Appetizers
Har Gow

I’ve been jonesing for Shrimp Har Gow (otherwise known as crystal shrimp dumplings) lately.  If you’ve ever been to dim sum then you know about these delicate flavor bombs encased in a translucent dough made with wheat starch and tapioca starch (which you can find on-line and at Asian markets).

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Asparagus Soup

Brenda Langton’s Asparagus Soup recipe from her Spoonriver Cookbook, reminds us that Spring might finally be around the corner. An added nutritional bonus is the potato and zucchini help give this dish a perfect consistency without a tradition roux of flour and butter, making it a healthier dish.

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Julia Child's Eggplant Pizza shared by Martina McBride

Martina McBride’s Kitchen Mix Cookbook shares a rare treasure of a recipe from Julia Childs. It’s such a great and low-carb alternative to pizza. It’s also extremely versatile because it can be used as a first course, a main course, or a side dish!

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