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CHANUKAH FEAST
HOT POT
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EDITOR’S LETTER
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THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS
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COOKBOOK Latest releases
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GIFT GUIDE Chanukah made easy
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ESSENTIALS Chinese pantry
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L’CHAIM A cocktail inspired by
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BUTCHER'S CUT
Chinese five spice 32
TREND Dandan noodles and mapo tofu
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SHABBAT FEAST Cold chinese spread
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SPARE RIBS
SEASONAL Highlighting Chinese vegetables
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CULINARY SCHOOL The wok
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TRAVEL Las Vegas, Nevada
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RESTAURANT CHRONICLES The story behind Bambu Pan
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DIM SUM
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BREAKING BREAD Steamed buns and scallion pancakes
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CHANUKAH FEAST
How - To
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P H OTO G R A P H Y BY: S C H N E U R M E N A K E R THE HOT POT CONCEPT ALWAYS INTRIGUED ME. A large cast iron pot of steaming, super flavorful broth is served tableside with an array of raw ingredients, from thinly sliced meat to fresh herbs and julienned vegetables, to create a customized soup bowl experience. An ideal party dish, it is simultaneously delicious and entertaining. I had my first hot pot at Tabernacle, a fairly new fine dining restaurant in midtown Manhattan, and I was inspired to learn more about it and recreate it at home.
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SHABBAT FEAST
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COLD CRISP CHILL
SHABBAT FEAST
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SHABBOS
SMORG BY: A D I N A S I L B E R M A N P H OTO G R A P H Y BY: S C H N E U R M E N A K E R
When you think of Chinese takeout, the first words that come to mind are not often healthy, fresh and crisp. These cold Chinese dishes are just that — a break from saucy, heavy classics that we all know and love. Every one of these dishes are the perfect addition to a Shabbos lunch menu. They are ideally served cold, best prepped in advance; all the components of dishes best suited for Shabbos day. Fleishigs
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Discover a Worl d of New Vegetables
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VISIT A CHINESE M A R K E T A N D YO U W I L L BE MET WITH AN A R R AY O F P RO D U C E T H AT W I L L I N S P I R E YO U A N D A D D A S E N S E O F A DV E N T U R E TO COOKING WITH V EG E TA B L E S. T H I S S ECT I O N I S D E D I CAT E D TO SU P E R S I M P L E R EC I P E S U T I L I Z I N G SO M E N E W A N D SO M E FA M I L I A R I N G R E D I E N TS. BY: A D I N A S I L B E R M A N
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DIM SUM BY: A D I N A S I L B E R M A N
Scholars debate the true etymology of dim sum — the small, family-style plates that can serve as appetizers or even comprise a full meal. My favorite explanation is that the phrase translates to “foods to lightly touch your heart,” to make you feel good and just the perfect amount of full. Here are two recipes, one for a meat filling and one for a vegetable filling, that can be used inside steamed buns, spring rolls, dumplings or potstickers. Plus, two dipping sauces to serve on the side. NOTE: You can find dumpling, wonton, egg roll and spring roll wrappers in most grocery stores these days either in the refrigerator or freezer section. Twin Marquis brand is a personal favorite.
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