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    Kung Pao Chicken

    Posted on January 20th, 2009 by theapartmentkitchen

    It snowed all day Sunday.  Even though we got plowed at noon, my housemate still had to shovel at 5, and Matt and I had to shovel this morning.  On a day that cold and snowy, nothing feels better than staying inside.  And to keep warm, we spiced up the afternoon with some Kung Pao [...]

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    Spicy Szechuan Chicken

    Posted on December 3rd, 2008 by theapartmentkitchen

    I’m a sucker for Chinese food..both classic and Americanized versions.  There’s something especially comforting to me about the tastes and flavors.  Plus, I love any excuse to make things spicy.  Now, nothing will replace your combo of choice from your favorite Chinese restaurant, but it’s just as easy to make some in your own kitchen.

    So [...]

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