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Roast duck, chili and cheese spring rolls

Roast duck, chili and cheese spring rolls
The recipe name is a mouthful, I know. If it still isn’t descriptive enough, here goes. Leftover roast duck meat is tossed with chopped onions and shredded cheese. The mixture is stuffed into finger chilies which are then wrapped and fried until golden.
Cook time: 6 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 spring rolls

Fish and shrimp spring rolls

Fish and shrimp spring rolls
Chopped swordfish and shrimps are tossed with dill, basil, roasted bell peppers, chopped onion and garlic, wrapped, fried until golden and crisp, and served with Sriracha mayo. Pair them with rice for a full meal, or serve as a snack or appetizer.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Amaretto, cranberry and orange cocktail

Amaretto, cranberry and orange cocktail
Fruity, nutty, tangy and sweet. Updated from a recipe originally published in July 18, 2013.
Cook time: 0 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 glasses

Asian grilled chicken skewers

Asian grilled chicken skewers
Chicken thigh fillets are cut into small cubes and marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, chili, lemongrass and palm sugar before they are threaded onto bamboo skewers and grilled.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Garlic butter noodles with honey and gochujang

Garlic butter noodles with honey and gochujang
Sweet, sour, salty and packed with heat, this spicy meatless mushroom and noodle dish can be cooked in 15 minutes flat. Enjoy for breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner. Cook extra for second and third helpings.
Cook time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

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