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Buddha’s Delight with Buckwheat Noodles

Over the centuries, a mixed vegetable stirfry in China picked up the name Buddha’s Delight memorializing the vegetarian observant Buddhist monks who ate it. Chinese food has wonderful metaphorical names for their dishes and it certainly grabs the attention of the diner. The stirfry changes with the seasons, but contains a mixture of healthful fresh and preserved vegetables, sometimes up to 10 to 12 different ones.

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Baked Halibut Parmesan

I used to make this for catering dinner parties all the time. It was a great hit. It uses the convenient technique of slathering the lily-white flesh of halibut with a savory coating to keep it moist and complement the delicate sweet flavor. Halibut can be prepared in many of the same ways as salmon, especially wrapped in prosciutto or in parchment, coated with a hoisin glaze or teriyaki marinade, or pan-sautéed with tartar sauce. Serve with Lemon Rice and steamed asparagus or snow peas.

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