My Mom first told me about this Sesame Seed Almond Salad way back in the early 80s – but I didn’t try it until I was on a visit home. I couldn’t wrap my head around the ingredients!
Classic Midwestern Chow Mein
Where I hail from, Classic Midwestern Chow Mein is a thing. Like many regional variations, it might take a bit of searching to find something in common with the Cantonese dish of stir-fried noodles – it’s no less delish for that.

