Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls

This video from Yuhong Country Kitchen shows how to make authentic Chinese fried vegetable spring rolls! Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any videos.

Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls

Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls

(Courtesy: Yuhong Sun)
Course Appetizer, side, Snack
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 20 Spring Rolls
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for frying
  • 2” knob of ginger root, thinly sliced
  • 8 water chestnuts, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned into 1” lengths
  • 4 mushrooms, thinly sliced and julienned
  • 4 green onions, julienned into 1” lengths
  • ¾ cup bean sprouts
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 20 spring roll wrappers

Instructions
 

  • Crack eggs in a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Beat well.
  • Heat 4 tbsp of vegetable oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs and cook until puffy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Place ginger in the pan. Saute until fragrant. Add water chestnuts and carrots. Saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add mushroom, green onion, bean sprouts and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes until bean sprouts are translucent and golden. Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Remove mixture from the pan.
  • Thinly slice the egg into 1” lengths. Add to vegetables and mix thoroughly.
  • Lay a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface. Place 2 tbsp filling on one corner, keeping away from the kedges. Roll the edge over the top of the filling and then flip the and right sides of the wrapper over the filling. Continue to roll, moistening the edge of the remaining corner to seal.
  • Heat 2” vegetable oil in a heavy pan cast iron skillet to 365℉. Turn heat to medium and lower spring roll, one at a time, into oil and fry until golden brown, turning once. Fry in batches, taking care not to crowd the pan.
  • Hack: Spring rolls can be frozen before cooking. Lay them in a single layer on a pan to freeze, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Spring rolls can be fried in their frozen state.
  • Hack: Spring rolls can be cooked in an air fryer at 375℉, Coat with cooking spray and air fry for 6 minutes. Allow a longer time for frozen vegetable rolls.
  • Hack:  Check the produce department for loose carrots and mushrooms.  If you don’t see them, ask a clerk if they’re available.  These may also be available on the salad bar to buy in small quantities.
  • Hack: Matchstick carrots can be found in the packaged section of the produce department.  Freeze any leftover carrots for use in cooking.
  • Hack:  Chop leftover green onions and freeze in a sealable freezer bag or container for future use. While they won’t retain the crispness that would make them suitable for salads or garnish, they will be fine for cooking.
  • Hack:  Do you know that you can freeze fresh ginger root?  Grating it in its frozen state is easier than grating it fresh and, if you choose organic ginger, you don’t have to peel it!  Simply place it in a sealed freezer bag or container and pop it in the freezer.
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For more instructional videos for making traditional Chinese cuisine, visit Yuhong’s Country Kitchen on YouTube!

For more traditional Chinese appetizers, check out Yuhongs recipes for homemade Chinese dumplings and traditional Chinese shumai dumplings!

Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce

This sweet and spicy barbecue sauce is one of my favorite condiments.  Making it homemade allows you to adjust spices to make it just the way you want it!

Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Course Condiment
Servings 2 tbsp
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 rsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (use more or less to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
  • Yield:  2 ½ cups barbecue sauce.
  • Hack:  Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword barbecue, bbq, condiments, grill, homemade, sauces, sweet and spicy, vegetarian

Although barbecue is typically thought of an American tradition, the roots of barbecue sauce can actually be traced to Africa!

Suggestion:  Use this sauce to make barbecue spaghetti squash pizza!

Homemade Fruit Nut Granola

My favorite way to eat this homemade fruit nut granola is stirred into Greek yogurt with a little honey and vanilla! It’s a great way to start my day!

Homemade Fruit Nut Granola

Homemade Fruit Nut Granola

Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 0.5 cup
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • cup dried cherries
  • cup dried chopped dates

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.  Line a 15”x10” rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts and salt and cinnamon until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, honey and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add olive oil mixture to oats.  Mix until well incorporated and all nuts and oats are coated.  Spread evenly on the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.  Remove from the oven and use a spatula to flip the granola in sections.  Press granola down with the back of the spatula to make it more cohesive.
  • Return to the oven and bake until golden brown (10-12 minutes).  Don’t worry if it doesn’t seem crunchy enough at this point.  It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle cherries and dates evenly over the top.  Use the back of the spatula to gently press the fruit down.
  • Allow to rest undisturbed until completely cool then crumble or break into pieces.
  • Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Hack:  Granola is incredibly versatile.  Feel free to use whatever nuts or seeds you have on hand.  The same goes for dried fruit.  Alternative sweeteners such as maple syrup or applesauce can also be used.  Go crazy!
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Did you know?   Oats are a great way to start your day.  They’re packed with nutrition that combats heart disease and diabetes while helping control your weight and digestive health.  Check out the facts here!

Suggestion: Serve this in a bowl with milk for a fast and easy meal any time of day!  It can also be used to make a yogurt granola cup or in overnight oats.

How Food Affects Your Brain

We hear a lot about how eating affects your health and your weight but did you ever wonder how food affects your brain? Let’s take a look at that question.

How Food Affects Your Brain
How Food Affects Your Brain

Our brain is the team leader that keeps our entire body functioning. It facilitates every process that takes place, it coordinates every action that occurs. Now, I don’t know about you but I don’t want anything murking up the driver of my car and, as it turns out, what you eat does affect your driver. A lot.

Just as our cars need regular maintenance to continue to run smoothly, our brains require a steady diet of nutrient-rich food to continue to function at an optimal level. That, of course, comes from eating high-quality food.

Welcome to “Healthy Eating 101: How Food Affects Your Brain”. Please find a seat, class has begun!

How Sugar Affects Health

How Sugar Affects Your Health
How Sugar Affects Your Health

Wait… Is Sugar A Processed Food?

Both refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup are processed from their original form (sugarcane, beets or corn) to become the easy-to-use sweeteners that we’re so familiar with. The problem is not really the processing of these products but the sheer volume at which they are added to our foods.

What are the side effects of eating too much sugar?

High sugar diets lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, which increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Studies show that increased glucose levels lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease even without diabetes being present.

Studies also show the excess consumption of fructose specifically, such as is found in high-fructose corn syrup, leads to an increased risk of dementia.

How much sugar is too much?

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 25 grams (6 teaspoons) for women and 36 grams (9 teaspoons) for men. Unfortunately, the average American consumes a whopping 108 grams (22 teaspoons) every day. That’s almost half a cup of sugar. Wondering how we’re managing to choke down that much sugar every single day? It’s really not that hard.

Traditional Coca-Cola, by their own admission, contains 65 grams of sugar in a 20 oz bottle. 13 teaspoons. With one bottle of Coke, you are well over your daily intake of sugar already and more than halfway to being an “Average American”.

I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that soda (pop, tonic or whatever your regional term for it is) has that much sugar. It’s no secret and many people have given it up completely for this very reason. But in this world of processed foods, you will find sugar in the most unlikely of places.

Pasta sauce, granola bars, instant oatmeal packets, salad dressings and breakfast cereal can all put a serious dent in your daily sugar allotment. Heck, there are some yogurts that can suck up your entire allowance!

Should I cut out sugar completely?

It’s not necessary to cut sugar out completely. Sugar and corn syrup aren’t evil villains who have it in for you. As a matter of fact, they’re here to help. Added sweeteners can enhance or mellow flavors by altering our perception of tastes but keep in mind that a little goes a long way. You can make a difference in your own diet by reading those nutrition labels so you can be aware of how much sugar you’re taking in. It might even cause you to start making your own spaghetti sauce.

The Link Between Serotonin and Depression

The Link Between Serotonin and Depression
The Link Between Serotonin and Depression

Do Processed Foods Lead To Depression?

Processed foods don’t, in and of themselves, cause depression but when we eat them we are not eating the healthy food we need to keep our serotonin at the proper level.

What is Serotonin?

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates a number of bodily functions, both physical and psychological. Low serotonin levels have been linked to poor memory, low mood, anxiety and aggression.

So How Does Serotonin Affect Depression?

While there is no direct link to low serotonin causing depression, there is a link to those who are already suffering from depression or have a family history of depression. While higher serotonin levels in this group of people don’t dissipate feelings of depression, it does provide a more positive emotional response to those feelings. In other words, they are less likely to take negative action, such as self-harm, in response to what they’re feeling.

What foods increase Serotonin?

Eating foods rich in tryptophan will help to increase serotonin levels but not all these foods will be able to cross the blood-brain barrier and actually help serotonin levels in the brain. Some foods that can pass the barrier are corn, milk and chickpeas which can be especially effective when paired with bright light and exercise.

What Other Foods Improve Brain Function?

Foods That Improve Brain Function
Foods That Improve Brain Function

The antioxidant beta-carotene that’s found in many orange and dark green produce can protect the brain against mental decline. An 18-year study showed that men who took beta-carotene supplements had sharper memory skills and less cognitive decline than their counterparts who were taking a placebo.

Consuming nuts, seeds, fish and certain oils provide omega-3 fatty acids in our diet. These lipids have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that promote healthier brain cells and can lessen the deterioration of the brain.

Curcumin, which is found in turmeric, improves the function of brain neurons, strengthening and protecting them while encouraging their growth. This promotes memory and the ability to cope with mental strain.

The Bottom Line Is This…

The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line

Yes, you can eat a little more of this and a little more of that but the bottom line is this: Eating a whole foods diet is simply good for your mind, body and soul. The evidence shows that sticking to high-quality foods positively affects your brain function and emotional stability.

It’s time to take charge of your food, your health and your life. Your brain will thank you.

All my best,

Cynthia
cynthia@cynthiaeats.com

 

Easy Simple Thai Green Curry

This simple Thai green curry comes together in no time for a quick and easy meal.  Try experimenting by adding whatever veggies and proteins you have on hand!

Simple Thai Green Curry

Simple Thai Green Curry

Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 3
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • cups broccoli florets
  • cups cauliflower florets
  • cups sugar snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 green onions, chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 3 tbsp green curry paste
  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 12 cooked shrimp, medium

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a wok or saute pan.
  • Add broccoli, cauliflower and sugar snap peas. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger and green onion.  Saute until fragrant, 1-2 minutes
  • Stir in curry paste and cook for two mintues.
  • Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are cooked to desired tenderness. 
  • Add shrimp and heat just until warmed through.
  • Serve immediately with hot rice or noodles, if desired.
  • Hack: Check the produce department of your local grocery store for pre-cut broccoli and cauliflower florets to avoid having to buy an entire head.  Frozen vegetables would also work in this recipe.
  • Hack:  Shop the salad bar if you just need a small amount of an item that you don’t think you’ll use again before it “goes over”.
  • Hack:  Chop leftover green onions and freeze them in a sealable freezer bag or container for future use. While they won’t retain the crispness that would make them suitable for salads or garnish, they will be fine for cooking.
  • Hack:  Do you know that you can freeze fresh ginger root?  Grating it in its frozen state is easier than grating it fresh and, if you choose organic ginger, you don’t have to peel it!  Simply place it in a sealed freezer bag or container and pop it in the freezer.
  • Hack:  Shrimp can be purchased individually from the seafood counter at most grocery stores.  Alternately, they can be purchased frozen in larger portions if you wish to keep some on hand.  Thaw needed amounts before cooking.
  • Hack:  Seafood can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator.  It can be thawed more quickly by placing it in a sealable bag and submerging it in a bath of cold water for about an hour.
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Did you know?  Shrimp is a healthy addition to your diet.  It provides a high amount of nutrients that aren’t abundant in other foods!

Suggestion:  Dehydrated vegetables can be used in this recipe!

Fresh Orange Juice Quick Bread

This incredibly moist and delicious orange juice quick bread uses orange zest and fresh orange juice for extra-bright citrus flavors everyone will love.

Orange Juice Quick Bread

Orange Juice Quick Bread

Course afternoon tea, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Servings 10
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 orange
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 stick butter, room temperature (½ cup)
  • cups sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice + ¼ cup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉. Coat one 9” x 5” loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Zest orange.  Pulse the remaining orange in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
  • Cream eggs, butter and sugar together with a mixer until pale. Add orange zest, orange puree, ½ cup orange juice and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to sugar mixture and blend until smooth
  • Place batter into loaf pan and bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean or until the internal temperature is 190℉, about 60 minutes.
  • Immediately after taking the bread out of the oven, drizzle the top with ¼ cup orange juice, going slowly enough to allow the juice to soak into the top of the bread.
  • Allow to cool completely before slicing.
  • Hack: For smaller loaves (for freezing or giving away!), divide the batter between two 6’ x 4” loaf pans lined with parchment paper and bake for 40-45 minutes. Alternately, line 24 muffin cups with muffin papers. Divide batter between cups and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Hack: Store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months.
  • Hack: To easily zest a whole orange, use a vegetable peeler. Lay unused zest in a single layer and freeze. Store, tightly wrapped, in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Hack: Zest and puree any leftover oranges in the blender or food processor for use in recipes such as cakes, cookies or breads. 1 orange yields about ⅓ cup puree, which can be sealed in a bag and stored in the freezer.
  • Hack:  Leftover orange juice can be frozen for up to 12 months.  Pour orange juice into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer until solid.  Transfer to freezer bags or freezer safe containers for storage.
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Did you know?  Oranges are actually classified as a berry! Check out some more fun facts here!

Suggestion: If you love quick bread, try this simple homemade banana bread by Lily-Rose Kindergarten Cook!

Homemade Crispy Hash Browns

Homemade crispy hash browns topped with ketchup are one of my favorite breakfast foods!  They’re easy to make at home and are sure to become a family favorite!

Homemade Crispy Hash Browns

Homemade Crispy Hash Browns

Course Breakfast
Servings 2
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large potato, 12 oz
  • ½ cup fresh onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus more as needed
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Scrub the potato and, if desired, peel.
  • Using a box grater or grater attachment on a food processor, shred the potato using the largest holes. Grate potato on the long side to get longer shreds.
  • Submerge potatoes in a bowl of water and swirl around with your hand. Use a fine mesh colander to strain out the water. Repeat this process 1-2 more times until the water remains clear.*
  • After potatoes are strained the last time, place them on a linen hand towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze as much water out as possible.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and onions. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper over the mixture and stir to combine.
  • Allow potatoes to cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes or until the bottom is brown.
  • Turn in 2 or 3 sections and allow to cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes until the bottom is browned.
  • Continue turning the potatoes every few minutes until desired crispiness is achieved, about 10 minutes. Add more olive as necessary for potatoes to continue to sizzle. A non-stick pan will require less oil than a cast iron or stainless steel skillet.
  • Serve immediately.
  • * At this point, potatoes can be left in water and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • Hack: Leftover hash browns can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, place in a skillet over medium heat just until warm.
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Potatoes are considered “empty calories” by many but nothing could be further from the truth!

Suggestion:  These potatoes would go great alongside Scrambled Egg with Spinach, Tomato and Onion or 3 egg omelette with asparagus!

Authentic Chinese Pork Fried Rice

Chinese pork fried rice is another authentic Asian dish from Yuhong’s Country Kitchen! Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any of her delicious recipes.

Chinese Pork Fried Rice

Chinese Pork Fried Rice

(Courtesy: Yuhong Sun)
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • ¼ cup pork, cut into small cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced (2 tsp)
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups cooked rice, cold*
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or saute pan over high heat. 
  • Add pork and garlic.  Saute, stirring constantly, until pork is no longer pink. 
  • Add corn and peas/carrots and saute for 3 minutes.  Remove the contents from the pan and set them aside.
  • Pour the remaining vegetable oil to the pan.  When it’s heated, add eggs and stir until cooked.
  • Push eggs to one side and add rice and pork mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Make a well in the middle of the pan and add soy sauce.  Add green onions and heat through.
  • Serve hot.
  • *Leftover, day-old rice works best for this recipe, as it’s less sticky.
  • Hack:  Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in serving-sized portions for up to 3 months.
  • Hack:  Chop leftover green onions and freeze in a sealable freezer bag or container for future use. While they won’t retain the crispness that would make them suitable for salads or garnish, they will be fine for cooking.
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For more instructional videos for making traditional Chinese cuisine, visit Yuhong’s Country Kitchen on YouTube!

Suggestion:  Any cold, cooked rice can be used in this recipe but I like to use this easy vegetable rice to kick up the nutritional value!

Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce

This easy homemade caramel sauce is quick to make and has a silky texture you and your family are going to love! Try it on bread pudding or apple crisp!

Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce

Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce

Course Dessert
Servings 2 tbsp
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar*
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Heat granulated sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • When it begins to simmer, turn the heat up to high and boil until it turns amber in color, 4-5 minutes. Stir continuously and watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Remove from heat and slowly add cream, using caution as it may bubble up. Don't be concerned if the caramel sauce lumps or "seizes" at this point. Just keep stirring it until it smooths out.
  • Stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Allow to cool slightly before using.
  • *Substitute brown sugar to make butterscotch sauce
  • Hack: Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly sealed container. The sauce will thicken when cold, so warm before using.
  • Hack: Sauce can be refrigerated for up to a month or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keyword butterscotch, caramel, dessert, homemade sauce

Did you know?  Milton Hershey’s first successful business was not chocolate but caramels.  In fact, the Hershey Company was NOT started to make a certain iconic candy bar but to produce chocolate to coat their sister company’s popular caramels!  Get some other fun facts here!

Suggestion: Use this sauce over classic bread pudding or apple crisp!

Fig Stuffed Chicken Breast

The earthy, salty flavor of feta cheese blends beautifully with the subtly sweet and savory taste of fig chutney in the delicious fig stuffed chicken breast!

Fig Stuffed Chicken Breast

Fig Stuffed Chicken Breast

(Courtesy: Penny Jacques)
Course Main Course
Servings 2
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 oz)
  • 1 tbsp dried fig chutney, plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp goat cheese (1 ounce) 
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Butterfly chicken breast and lay on a flat surface.
  • Place generous tbsp of chutney on the bottom half of chicken breast and top with goat cheese
  • Fold the top half of the chicken breast over chutney and goat cheese. Coat with flour and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Mix bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese.
  • Dip chicken breast in egg and coat with bread crumb mixture.
  • Place in a greased baking pan. Mix butter and oil. Drizzle over chicken breast.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 160℉.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Hack: Place chicken breast in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to butterflying for more stability when cutting. Allow to thaw completely before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
  • Hack: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword baked, boneless skinless, chicken breast, dried figs, feta cheese, fig chutney, low calorie, stuffed chicken

Handle chicken with care!  Click here for some tips to avoid foodborne illnesses that can be associated with raw poultry.

Suggestion: The chutney in this recipe is also delicious in this grilled cheese sandwich.

 

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