DAY Recipe

cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, and lots of fresh mint accent the salad. Offer chilled beer or a fruity white wine alongside.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
for dressing

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespooon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard

1/2 cup [...]

For centuries, southerners have enjoyed peanuts raw, baked, roasted and boiled, and in peanut butter, peanut brittle and even peanut soup. These roasted peanuts have a rich, smoky flavor that makes them good accompaniment to cocktails.

Makes 2 cups.

INGREDIENTS
2 [...]

Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS
1 pair chicken breasts

1 scallion

1 small clove garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon monosodium glutamate

1 teaspoon sugar

few drops vinegar

1 teaspoon sherry

1 slice fresh ginger, minced

few drops [...]

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Makes 2 Servings.

INGREDIENTS
1 english cucumber (about 1 pound)

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1 fresh jalapeño chili, or to taste, minced (wear rubber gloves)

2 tablespoons finely chopped salted peanuts
DIRECTIONS
Seed cucumber and cut [...]

Serves 10 to 12.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups long-grain rice

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup golden raisins

1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup major grey’s chutney

1/3 cup [...]