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Whether you have leftovers or cook this old-fashioned classic from fresh, be sure to give it a really good “squeak” in the pan so it turns a rich honey brown. Serve as an accompaniment to grilled pork chops or fried eggs, or simply serve with warm bread for a quick supper. If you prefer, cook the bubble and squeak in individual-sized portions-divide into four and form into patties before cooking.
This salad is a meal in itself. The combination of hot and cold ingredients and the contrast between crunchy vegetables and soft noodles and meat make this a favorite dish throughout Vietnam, where it is eaten primarily in the summer.
Street vendors sell hot, tasty snacks at events and celebrations around Vietnam. Hungry festival-goers never have to look far for a treat. Shrimp cakes are a favorite that can also be made at home.
Mexican rice belongs to an unusual category of Mexican dishes called sopas secas, or “dry soups.”To make a sopa seca, slowly cook a starchy food such as rice, noodles, or cut-up tortillas in a soup broth. Eventually all the broth is absorbed by the starch, leaving “dry” soup. Dry soups are served as a separate course before the meat course.
Bing Chef invites you to try this Chicken Hunter-style: Pollo alla Cacciatora with fresh Italian bread for a simple but tasty combination.
