Looking for different ways to use Chinese sausage? Shelley, a subscriber to the Chinese Food newsletter, writes: "Our exchange student from Hong Kong made us dinner one night. She cooked the Chinese Sausage (sliced into bite-sized pieces), with diced up Daikon Radish (peeled and diced in bite-sized pieces). The Daikon was simmered in chicken stock until it was almost tender, and then the sausage was added for the remaining time. The combination is so tasty that we make it for ourselves at least twice a month." Thanks for sharing!

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In this salmon burger recipe the salmon burgers are made with a ginger-lime aioli and brushed with a flavorful soy glaze during grilling. No wonder that in 2001 it was the grand prize winner in the "Build a Better Burger" contest held by Sutter Home Winery!

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I usually think of Soy Sauce Chicken (also called Red-Cooked chicken) as a winter dish, but a reader points out it's a great idea for a picnic. This recipe is a variation on traditional Soy Sauce Chicken, using marinated chicken thighs instead of a whole chicken, and with a quicker cooking time. It would go very nicely with a simple green salad and a good crusty bread.

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Chinese chicken salad is a great recipe when you want to serve something that is quick and easy to make. The only thing that takes any time is baking and shredding the chicken breast, and you can do that earlier in the day. Mandarin oranges make a nice contrast in texture and color to the salad greens and chow mein noodles. The salad is topped with a flavorful rice vinegar dressing.

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