Warm Rare Beef Salad with Miso Mustard and Spring Vegetables

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Warm Rare Beef Salad with Miso Mustard and Spring Vegetables
A spoonful of miso adds savory richness to a warm beef salad.

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Asparagus with Butter and Soy Sauce

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Asparagus with Butter and Soy Sauce
Fresh asparagus drizzled with butter and soy sauce is a punched-up side dish—or add a poached egg to turn it into a light meal.

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Shrimp, Pea, and Rice Stew

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Shrimp, Pea, and Rice Stew
Fish sauce, a Southeast Asian condiment, adds a salty, savory depth to this stew.

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Wilted Spinach with Golden Sesame-Garlic Crumbs
Spinach is wilted (in the microwave!), then topped with toasted panko crumbs and garlic.

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Buckwheat Soba Noodles with Sauteed Mushrooms, Shallots, and Mint

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Buckwheat Soba Noodles with Sauteed Mushrooms, Shallots, and Mint
A mushroom pasta dish is healthier and more flavorful with hearty Japanese soba noodles instead of regular semolina.

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Crispy Wild Salmon in Rice Paper

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Crispy Wild Salmon in Rice Paper
Salmon gets a crispy crust when it's covered in a rice wrapper and pan-seared.

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Chicken and Watercress Soup with Ginger and Smoked Ham

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Chicken and Watercress Soup with Ginger and Smoked Ham
A kick of ginger enhances chicken dumpling soup.

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From the April 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine