In article >, "zuuum"
> wrote:

> Blanch the green beans and then finish by quick stir-fry with onion and a
> bit of sesame oil to flavor it.

OK, I'm liking that plan -- the more I can do ahead, the happier I'll be.

> If you don't use the sesame in the green beans you can make an Oriental
> vinaigrette for the slaw, but don't do both.
>
> I'd use long-grain jasmine rice.

I'll probably use long grain what I've got in the cupboard. :-)
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-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/22/04.