How to Roast Cauliflower

By David Hu
A new video for Video Friday

As the weather gets colder, think roasted vegetables. They’re easy to make and give you that warm, wintery feeling. For today's video demo, we're making Spice Roasted Cauliflower, a recipe from Lori Powell, our cooking for one or two blogger.

For this recipe, I like to mix cauliflower colors. Yellow and purple cauliflower are no longer such a novelty; I can find them in my everyday supermarket. The colored heads are great, not only from a presentation standpoint, but for added health benefits.

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Egg Drop Soup – for What Ails You

By David Hu
A new video for Video Friday

At this time of the year when more people succumb to colds and flu, it’s good to know how to make a restorative chicken soup. Mine is really simple, taking just a few minutes, so you can haul yourself out of bed to make it yourself if you don’t have anyone to nurse you at home.

This soup is nourishing and delicious. It’s the kind of soup that will perk up sluggish appetites.

But this soup isn’t just for when you’re sick. Increase the quantities and make it as a first course for a dinner party. It’s a good start to a Chinese New Year feast.

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An Easy Appetizer that’s a Pleaser

By David Hu
A new video for Video Friday

This is the time of year when it’s good to have some simple appetizer recipes at the ready. Cooler weather and shorter days inspire us to more home entertaining, and from Thanksgiving to the New Year, most of us will host at least one get-together to celebrate the holidays.

Here’s a simple appetizer with a winning flavor combination of sweet, salty and (bacon) fat. You can prep these little nuggets earlier in the day, refrigerate, and broil when the first guests arrive.

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Kale Chips

By David Hu
A new video for Video Friday

I admit I don’t like dark, leafy green veggies. So when I learned from Katie Barreira, former Special Fork cooking newbie blogger, about kale chips, I was sold! What wouldn’t taste good turned into a chip? Great taste, good nutrition and easy to boot. It’s a win-win.

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Thai Shrimp Wraps

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By David Hu
A new video for Video Friday

We’ve been working a lot with wonton wrappers these days because they’re so versatile and easy to use. Recently, my wife Lynn, who is from Thailand, showed us another great way to use the wrappers: as a crispy blanket for marinated shrimp.

These are delicious, and once you get the hang of wrapping the shrimp, they’re easy to do. But don’t try this recipe for the first time when you’re having a party because it takes a little practice.

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