Gado Gado

Gado Gado is an Indonesian salad of raw, blanched or steamed vegetables and may include hard-boiled eggs and/or firm tofu.  It is always served at room temperature and accompanied by peanut sauce. There are no pre-set ingredients for Gado Gado, go with your preferences. Be sure to cut your ingredients into one- or two-bite pieces and include seasonal selections.  Strive for varied colors, textures and flavors among the components, this will not only make for a more attractive presentation but also a more enjoyable dining experience.  Pickled vegetables are also suitable for inclusion in this recipe.

Here is an interesting fact: Gado Gado has been officially designated as one of the five national dishes representing Indonesian cuisine by the government of Indonesia!  Prepare Gado Gado for a light and easy dinner at your home and enjoy.

Gado Gado

Total Time: 10 to 30 minutes depending upon your selection of ingredients and excluding preparing the peanut sauce. Serves 4.

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Sunny Homemade Chicken Soup

Sunny Chicken Soup brings a bit of California sunshine to an old standard and you can’t beat homemade chicken soup.  Fresh herbs, including lemon grass, plus saffron, lemons, and plenty of fresh vegetables will make Sunny Chicken Soup a favorite with everyone in your home. This Sunny Chicken Soup recipe makes a large amount of soup, enough to enjoy for dinner and pack-up portions for future lunches and dinners too.  Consider an appetizer of Sicilian Orange Salad when having Sunny Chicken Soup for dinner for a very citrus-themed meal.

Sunny Chicken Soup

Prep Time: 45 minutes, Total Time: 4 hours, 45 minutes Serves: 10 – 16

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