Reasons to decant wine for beauty and balance
A Chicago Tribune piece argues decanting enhances wine's appearance and aroma. It explains two main reasons: aeration to help young red wines open up and sediment separation for old wines. The author uses vivid metaphors and a personal anecdote of a 1986 Ridge Monte Bello.
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Reasons to flex your mussel repertoire
Mussels are tasty affordable and sustainable with nutrients like protein B12 iron selenium and omega-3 fats They suit kids and adults and cook quickly in about 15 minutes Serve four by doubling the recipe or using two pots and pair with crusty bread exploration of serving mussels as child friendly meals seen in France.
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Mussels in White Wine Mustard Sauce for Two
Rinse mussels and scrub shells, remove open ones. Cook shallots garlic thyme in olive oil, add wine and mussels until opened, then transfer. Finish sauce with Dijon mustard butter and parsley, pour over portions and serve. Nutrition per serving listed by Ellie Krieger.
Chinatown Kitchen explores bold Southeast Asian noodle dishes
A reviewer praises Chinatown Kitchen for accessible noodle recipes from Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines. The book centers on Malaysian Curry Mee and other dishes built around fragrant curry pastes, lime leaves, and shrimp paste, inviting readers to try easy, flavorful combinations.
Smacked cucumber salad with bright Asian flavors
A tangy cucumber salad recipe instructs salting and resting the cucumber for 30 minutes, then mixing rice vinegar garlic palm sugar chili oil sesame oil and light soy sauce. Coarse chopped cucumber soaks 10 minutes in dressing before serving. Adapted from Chinatown Kitchen.
Sichuan Preserved Vegetable Noodle With Tomato Sauce
A noodle dish featuring Sichuan preserved vegetables, tomatoes and eggs. Noodles are cooked al dente and tossed with a garlicky tomato sauce, fried eggs, scallion greens, and a chili oil finish.
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