Easy Everyday Recipes

A collection of Dina's favorite personal recipes from her Grandfather's French Toast to easy party appetizers to quick, healthy dishes.

Basic Chicken Stock

Makes ~15 cups of stock Ingredients 20 cups water 2 lbs chicken, skinless, bone-in 20 cloves garlic, smashed 5 shallots, peeled and cut in half 2 large onions, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, cut in halves 2 carrots, ends trimmed and cut in halves 4…
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Chicken Rice Porridge aka Congee or Juk

Chicken Rice Porridge aka Congee or Juk This hearty rice porridge, also known as Congee in Singapore and northern Asia or Juk in Korea, is a fusion of Chinese and Indonesian flavors and techniques, one that is often eaten when feeling a cold coming on as well…
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Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Here’s a soup that will pep up anybody who needs a little comfort and warmth. Instead of using long noodles though, I like to substitute shorter pastas such as penne or rotini you don’t need to worry about using a fork and spoon to eat…
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