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Salad
1 bunch broccoli, chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 medium purple onion, sliced in rings
8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Directions
1Combine all ingredients for salad.
2Combine dressing ingredients.
3Add to salad just before serving and toss.


Chinese broccoli with ginger sauce

Ingredients
12 ounces chinese broccoli (6 medium stalk)
1/4 cup homemade chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons shao hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon ginger juice (method in note, below)
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 slices ginger
Directions
1Cut the broccoli stalks in half lengthwise if more than 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut the stalks and leaves into 2-inch-long pieces, keeping the stalk ends separate from the leaves. In a small bowl combine the broth, rice wine, ginger juice, cornstarch, salt, and sugar.
2Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the oil, add the ginger, and stir-fry 10 seconds or until the ginger is fragrant. Add only the broccoli stalks and stir-fry 1 to 1-1/2 minutes until the stalks are bright green. Add the leaves and stir-fry 1 minute until the leaves are just limp. Stir the broth mixture and swirl it into the wok. Stir-fry 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened slightly and lightly coats the vegetables.
3Note: To make ginger juice, grate a small amount of ginger and then squeeze it with your fingers to extract the juice.