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EASY EGG DROP SOUP

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  INGREDIENTS 3 Whole - Eggs 3 Tbsp - Corn Starch 4-5 Whole - Wood-ear Mushrooms (julienned)  3-4 Whole - Shitake Mushrooms (julienned) 1/2 Cup - Carrots (julienned) 1 Stalk - Green Onions (julienned or chopped) 3 Tbsp - Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp - Chicken Boullion 2 Tbsp - Ginger (julienned) 1 tsp - Salt (or to taste) Instructions 1. In a pot of boiling water, add the mushrooms and chicken boullion. Allow the mushroom to cook for a minute or two on medium high heat, then add in the carrots and salt (to taste). 2. When the carrots are almost fully cooked, add in ginger and soy sauce. Cook for a minute or two. 3. Slowly add the corn starch slurry. At this point, continuously stir the soup as it thickens. 4. Then add in the eggs slowly while stirring. Allow the soup to simmer for 30 seconds to a minute to allow the eggs to fully cook.  5. Add the green onions and serve with rice no the side. VIDEO

PORK TOMATO ON RICE

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  INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp - Minced Garlic 3 Cups - Diced Tomatoes 1 Cup - Diced Onions 1/2 Cup - Chopped Cilantro 1/3 Cup - Chopped Green Onions 1 Pound - Ground Pork 1 Tsp - Salt (or to taste) 2 Tbsp - Light Soy Sauce ( https://amzn.to/3QylBhy ) 1 Tbsp - Oyster Sauce ( 1 Tbsp - Oyster Sauce ( https://amzn.to/3xIRL1n ) 1 Tsp - Black Pepper (or to taste) 1 Tbsp - Sriracha (or to taste) 1 Bunch - Basil (remove stems if desired) INSTRUCTIONS 1. In some cooking oil and medium high heat, cook the minced garlic and onion until begins to brown. 2. Add the ground pork, salt, and black pepper. Stir well. Occasionally stir until pork is fully cooked.  3. Add in the tomatoes, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha. Mix well and allow the tomatoes cook down. Turn down the heat to medium or medium-low to stir occasionally to allow the tomatoes to slowly cook and incorporate into the rest of the ingredients. Add water 1/2 cup at a time, if needed, to prevent burning.  4. Once tomatoes and ot...

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLA

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  INGREDIENTS 1 Pack - Tortilla Wraps  1 Pack - Grilled Chicken Breast 2 Whole - Avocados (sliced or cubed) 1 Pack - Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat a skillet on medium low, add the tortilla and warm it up on both sides.  2. Once warm, add the cheese and allow it to melt slightly. If desired, place a lid on the skillet to concentrate heat on the food and help the cheese melt faster. 3. When the cheese is almost melted fully, add the chicken and avocado to one half of the wrap. 4. Fold over the wrap by folding over the side with only cheese. Keeping the side with chicken and avocado down will minimize the mess.  5. Cut into desired size and serve with homemade salsa and sour cream on the side.  VIDEO Thank you for your support!

SEAFOOD STIR FRY

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  INGREDIENTS 3 Cups - Shrimp  3 Cups - Mussels 3 Cups - Mushrooms 1 - Chili Pepper  1  Stalk - Lemongrass 8-10 Ginger Slices 1 Tbsp - Minced Garlic  3 - Kaffir Lime Leaves 2 Tbsp - Light Soy Sauce (https://amzn.to/3NqGGZt) 3 Tbsp - Oyster Sauce (https://amzn.to/3xqi4KM) 2 Tbsp - Fish Sauce (https://amzn.to/38WPJCn) 2 Tbsp - Dark Soy Sauce (https://amzn.to/3GYSZd5) 2 Tbsp - Sambal (https://amzn.to/38VLyXi) 1/2 Tbsp - Black Pepper (or to taste) 1 Tsp - Salt (or to taste) 3 Stalks - Green Onions (cut diagonally) 1 Bunch - Cilantro (chopped 1 inch long) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cook the aromatics (minced garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves) in some cooking oil for about 15-30 seconds on medium high heat or until the garlic gets golden brown. 2. Add the mussels and shrimp to the aromatics. Stir often so that all the ingredients are coated and cooked evenly.  3. Add the black pepper and salt and stir until well combined.  4. Once the seafood is almost...

SLIDER FLIGHTS - SOFTSHELL CRAB, PEPPER BOMB, AND SHRIMP & HERB

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This slider flight is shareable, but you might not want to share it. Each come full of flavor and the variety will feed even the pickiest of eaters (OK, our little picky eater only ate the fries and shrimp patty on the bun). But the best thing is that you can have all of the ingredients on a buffet line and allow your family/guests to assemble their own burger. It's fun and everyone gets a custom meal!  Which slider do you want to try? Tell us in the comments.  PEPPER BOMB SLIDER (1 of 3)   INGREDIENTS 2 LB - BEEF (we used 73% beef, rest fat) 1 Head - Lettuce 1 Whole - Tomato 1 Whole - Red Onion 1 Whole - Avocado   10-12 - Slider Buns 10-12 Slices - Cheese 4 Tbsp - Laab Seasoning 1 Tbsp - Black Pepper 2 Tsp - Salt (to taste) 1 Tbsp - Grated Garlic 3 Tbsp - Minced Lemongrass Stalks 4 Tbsp - Minced Thai Pepper 1/2 Cup - Chopped Cilantro 1/2 Cup - Chopped Green Onions 1 Cup - Chopped Tomato 1/2 Tbsp - Minced Garlic INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ...

OVERNIGHT PICKLES

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  INGREDIENTS  1 Cup - Distilled Water 1 Cup - Distilled White Vinegar 2 Tbsp - Cane Sugar 1 Tsp - Salt 2 Tsp - Red Pepper Flakes 8 Sprigs - Fresh Dill 1 Tsp - Coriander Seeds 1 Tsp - Black Peppercorns 1 Tsp - Ground Mustard Seeds  2 Cloves - Garlic  INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar into a pot and heat until the salt and sugar are dissolved.  2. Cut the garlic cloves and cucumber to desired size. 3. Layer the cucumber, garlic, red pepper flakes, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, and ground mustard seeds into a clean and sanitized jar (we steamed our jar and lids before using). Top it off with the dill. 4. Ladle the vinegar mixture into the jar until fully covered. You may need to use a sanitized spoon to move the contents to release any air bubbles.  5. Close the jar and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then enjoy.  VIDEO Thank you for your support!

RAINBOW CABBAGE SALAD

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  This recipe is inspired by Camila Alves McConaughey's No Mayo Coleslaw. It's so good. But we had to make some changes to fit the taste of our family. The colorful vegetables are a medley of texture and flavor. It's sweet yet fibrous and healthy too.  INGREDIENTS 1 Whole (small) - Shredded Red Cabbage 1 Whole (small) - Shredded Cabbage 2 Whole - Julienned Carrots 3 Whole - Julienned Honeycrisp Apples  2 Whole - Julienned Pears 1/2 Cup - Thinly Cut Fresh Mint 1 Whole - Lemon Juice (to taste) 4 Tbsp - Apple Cider Vinegar ( https://amzn.to/3Gi0lb3 ) 1 Tbsp - Kosher Salt ( https://amzn.to/3wKj0b7 ) 1 Tbsp - Freshly Ground Black Pepper (our grinder: https://amzn.to/3PG77f6 ) 3 Tbsp - Olive Oil ( https://amzn.to/3wJnaBm or https://amzn.to/3Ge5GAl ) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put all of the ingredients except the mint into a bowl.  Squeeze the lemon juice to taste (use a strainer to keep seeds out of the salad).  2. Mix everything well. Then add the mint and mix again. 3. Serve...