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About mama huang

I love to cook and experiment with recipes. The ones published here have been adapted from recipes from various sources and are recipes that members of my family love and ask for.

Potato Nik

My adaptation of a recipe by Mark Bittman, NYTimes Cooking. It was his grandmother’s recipe.   INGREDIENTS: 1 lb new potatoes, grated (peeling is an option). 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced or grated 1-2 eggs 1/2 t salt ground pepper … Continue reading

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Blueberry Muffins

This is my adaptation of  Jordan Marsh’s Blueberry Muffins, a recipe that appeared in NY Times in 1987. These muffins, served in the Jordan Marsh department store was, reputedly,  the best blueberry muffins in Boston! Ingredients: 1/2 C softened butter … Continue reading

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Spiced Bean Curd and Pork (Ma Po Tofu)

Ingredients: 3T canola oil 2 t chopped garlic 1 t chopped ginger root Mix together: 1/4 lb ground lean pork, or turkey 1T soy sauce 1T Chinese rice wine 1/2 t sugar 19 oz block of bean curd, cut into 1/2 … Continue reading

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