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Edible Chinese Water Chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis), sometimes known as Matai, can be an excellent backyard or medium-scale crop.

Growing edible and nutritious Chinese water chestnuts is a simple process which produces masses of this delicious aquatic vegetable.

These yummy little bites are a delicious addition to any party food menu, but are especially appropriate at Christmas when chestnuts are at their peak of popularity.

This unexpected combination for an Asian dish is a real crowd pleaser.

This simple recipe is easy enough for beginning cooks and tastes so good!

Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts, Zesty Smokey Links, and Holiday Meatballs with Zesty Cranberry Sauce are easy holiday appetizers to prepare and will disappear quickly!

This exciting salad with it's spicy dressing brings a cool, refreshing taste of the East to a hot summer day.

Though tempura batter always makes a lovely seafood dish, adding a little something extra makes it even better.

Egg rolls and spring rolls are a ubiquitous part of Asian-style restaurant meals. Learn the method for creating easy and delicious spring rolls at home.

Trying to eat healthier means we are eating poultry more frequently for dinner. Here are some chicken basics for every kitchen!

Broccoli's high nutritional profile including calcium, fiber, beta carotene, vitamin C and phytochemicals may aid in preventing diseases like cancer and heart disease.

Spinach dip is always a hit at parties, and with this easy crock pot version, it can be made ahead of time and served warm with dippers.

An edible bog or wetland garden can add interest to a food garden or existing pond or wetland garden. Here are edible plant suggestions for temperate climates.

A Mediterranean medley of lemon, garlic, feta cheese and olives come together in an impressive meal.

The added ingredients of water chestnuts and black olives gives this tuna noodle recipe its unique taste.

With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays fast approaching, the question of what to do with leftover turkey is here again.

When it comes to Chinese restaurants here, the food is "Americanized" which increases the fat and calories. The trick is to choose wisely at Chinese restaurants.

Take the take-out out of your week by using restaurant recipes to make delicious food in your own home. Copycat recipes for Thai Peanut Salad, and Lettuce Wraps.

Serve these brochette-style Beef Bites with a sauce for dipping, or pile them on a bun, burger-style. Add the quick and easy slaw for a nutritious light lunch.

Salads are ideal for combining vegetables and protein in a nutritious way. Mix and match flavors and textures for a filling and satisfying meal.

You don't even have to like spinach to love Spinach Dip. This southern dip is great with bread, chips or with fresh vegetables.

These two very different Asian inspired salads are a healthy vegetarian option as an alternative to your ordinary salad.

Chinese food is fun to make and eat. These Chinese food recipes are a great way for you to spend time in the kitchen with your child. The family will love it!

Impress guests this holiday season with a delightful spread of festive party appetizers. Here are four fantastic hors d'oeurves to serve at Christmas Parties.

Tired of the traditional bread and onion-herb stuffing? Try Apple, Fennel & Sausage - Cornbread, Cranberry & Pecan - Wild Rice, Water Chestnuts & Grapes

These quick and easy appetizers are guaranteed to save you time and money while earning you kudos as a master chef. They can even substitute for a quick meal.

People with celiac disease, an abnormal immune response to the gluten grain, must avoid gluten at all costs in order to avoid an allergic reaction.

Next time you make tuna casserole freshen it up with your homemade zucchini soup.

One of my favorite jicama recipes, this slaw pairs jicama with shredded carrots, radishes, red peppers and cucumber in a spicy sweet dressing.

These low fat Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Skewers are simple to make and take only fifteen minutes.

This Mexican squash is becoming more popular in the States and easier to find in grocery stores.

Try out some of these yummy sippers, what I call balcony drinks, from Southeast Asia.

Lettuce wraps are low in fat, easy to make and fun to eat. Loaded with veggies and pork (a lower fat alternative to beef) these are a good healthy snack choice.

Try out these great fall recipes involving gourds and roots: stick-to-your-ribs and deliciously spiced stir-fried chayote and Chinese jicama salad

Chinatowns are enclaves where Chinese people congregate. Ubiquitous around the world, these communities of cuisine and culture have since embraced other Asian cultures.

Victoria offers excellent choice of Asian cuisine highlighted by traditional dim sum in Chinatown as well as a more modern dim sum at The Hotel Grand Pacific.

Fasciolopsis buski, often referred to as the giant intestinal fluke, is a parasite of southern Asia. Read about its life cycle, distribution, and significance.

Not everyone loves turkey, so for non-turkey-lovers, try something different this year and serve one of these tasty alternatives.

Use leftover meat to create a simple dish of fried rice.

Glass Noodle Soup from Thailand is not too spicy and offers a nice take on chicken noodle soup.

Get ready to entertain in a frightful fashion with some gruesome and hair-raising activities. Guests will get a ghastly thrill out of these fun Halloween party games.

This is an easy to follow tutorial on putting in a bog garden for water plants and other aquatic life.

Eye-popping color, great crunch with a sweet-and-sour tangy dressing. Don't tell the kids, but it's nutritious, too.

A tree nut allergy is one of the food allergies most likely to cause anaphylaxis. An allergic individual will need information about what to avoid.

Thailand's cuisine has a startling diversity that is a gem to behold with different regions contributing to a cuisine that is infused with a multitude of flavours.

Vegan meals aren't just salads. Here are a few vegetarian recipes that take few ingredients, little time to make, and don't cost a lot but deliver on flavor.

While we're in the doldrums of a long, harsh winter let's consider spicing things up with some Thai chicken and a refreshing mango salad using arugula and jicama.

The most common food allergies in children are egg, milk, peanut, soy, fish, shellfish, and tree nuts. Some people are allergic to food items in the same plant family.

The Jerusalem Artichoke is a little-known, North American tuber that is said to be able to heal diabetes, and it may be one of the most overlooked health foods.

2007 marks the Year of the Pig on the Chinese lunar calendar and that calls for lots of great food.