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lobster with ginger and scallions

Lobster roll, clam chowder, fried clams, and fries.

Clearly there are many reasons why I'm not an Olympic champion.

Crazy amounts of Indian food and champagne.

Tacos, roll everything in them add sour cream, cheese, lettuce, tomato and let me at it. Wash it down with champagne. Add cheese cake covered with chocolate, strawberries and I would be set.

in beijing? peking duck!!

Surely something horrible for me!! A fresh corndog from the Western Idaho Fair, SLATHERED in mustard, with a side of fresh Idaho fries. And a very, very tall Guinness. Dear God, it's time for lunch.....

Chelo kabab, with a side of tekka maki.

A meal at Shun Lee would be the best reward in the world!!!

Salt and pepper shrimp, Chinese broccoli, crispy roast side of pork, and lots of those little egg custard tarts.

Binge fest of Fish n' Chips from Falkner's in Hackney, London

Definitely something fried. The best beer I could get my hands on.

Champagne with pate for starter;
Vodka martini with Crab legs and drawn butter and scalloped potatoes and roasted veggies for dinner; and
Limoncello with sorbet for dessert!

I would eat lobster! yum.

Peking duck "buns" with shredded scallions and cucumbers, Shanghainese soup dumplings, chewy rice cakes with lots of seafood, with a dessert of mango soup with pomelo chunks and tapioca.

cevapcici and lepinja from Bosnia

mongolian beef, heavy on the spices.

Foie gras. Yum.

i had some chicken jambalaya!!!

Fresh crudo, followed by a crisp tomato salad, a juicy ribeye, cooked to a perfect medium rare, with corn on the cob, and of course, coconut cake with vanilla bean ice cream!

a big fat juicy burger :)

tasting menu at alinea.

A delicious mixed grille ....perfect sirloin tips , moist chicken cutlets , lean pork tenderloins .......with some creamy scalloped potatoes .....fresh corn on the cob .....a perfect caesar salad ....and a hot fudge sundae !

Kung Pao Shrimp and champagne.........

squash roll sushi!

Enough pan-fried dumplings to completely reverse any health benefits from training and competing, haha.

Peking duck, of course!

Hong Kong-style noodles. I mean, good, handmade noodles. By the huge plate.

I would have stuffed shells and maybe garlic bread.

i go with a 'steamship roast' and all the fixin's

How about a dimsum feast?? an endless stream of steamed, baked & fried little treasures... shrimp, crab, pork, veggie..... MMMmmmmMMMMmmmm

Peking duck!

chile cheese fries!

soup dumplings!

Dim sum!! and then lobster, baked clams and chocolate ganache cake

I would probably have lobster and champagne. Maybe something with truffles (if I won Gold).
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Peking duck.

A huge hamburger with cheddar cheese, Applewood Bacon, and sliced avocado, thickly sliced!

Jumbo crab legs with tons of melted butter.

Ribeye steak with Bearnaise sauce. And lots of beer.

lobster

A real thick rib steak, pasta with grilled vegetables and salad with vinaigrette dressing and creme brulee for dessert.

Thai food!

Egg rolls

A nice bowl of chicken noodle soup.

Uni, oysters, hamachi... and a big bowl of fried artichokes & baby squid!

Big Mac, fries, and a vanilla shake.

Bacon and whiskey- perfect for any celebration!

steak with mushrooms

a full on chinese banquet, complete with shark's fin soup, roast suckling pig, ginger lobster, and steamed lotus-paste buns

Anything involving braised pork belly.

A pizza margherita made by my hubby, washed down with lots of Bell's Two-Hearted Ale and followed by a chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting accompanied by mint chocolate chip ice cream.

chataubriand with a port reduction sauce, mashed potatoes with truffle oil, and steamed green beans. If I had room, anything high quality chololate for dessert.

Fettucine Alfredo! Yum!

Thai duckling in green sauce, spring rolls with mint and cilantro with peanut sauce and pots du chocolate.

Peking Duck!

A feast of the best local food in Beijing - and Champagne!

Xiao long bao!

Hmmm, in Beijing? A nice plate of dumplings, some silk potatoes, big bowls of noodles, peking duck.

A good steak with a baked sweet potato and Caesar salad, with something rich and chocolately for dessert.

Lobster-and creme brulee for dessert!

roasted pork, steamed dumplings, shrimp and snow peas

pulled pork bbq, beef brisket, sour cream potato salad, corn souffle, chedar biscuits with honey butter & chocolate chess pie

filet mignon and a loaded baked potato

A big ole' Maine lobster dinner with all the fixings and a cold beer.

Lobster & shrimp stir fry

I would have some sweet and sour pork and fortune cookies.

xiao long bao

Whatever someone gave me and champagne.

fancy sushi rolls

bbq ribs

salted squid w/ hot peppers

Burgers & fries!

A French champagne, a nice grilled cut of grouper, fresh asparagus, a spinach salad with fresh raspberries and walnuts and feta cheese, and for dessert pot au creme.

what could be better than chinese roast pork on garlick bread?

fondue

steamed crab legs w/ lemon
roasted corn on the cob
shredded carrot salad w/parsley
salted caramel gelato w/ a doubleshot of espresso poured on top

Seafood and a very chocolatey dessert!

some sweetbreads,
some duck
some champagne
some chocolate

I have no idea, it would depend on my mood.

Mmmmmmm...now I'm thinking of all my favorites, and I'm STARVING!!!! I'd definitly have to say I'd love to have a big ol' Porterhouse, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Casserole, Garden Salad with Ranch, with some Garlic Texas Toast, served with BEER, of course! Thanks for the opportunity to win this cookbook! I'd love to know how to make Chinese dishes!

An Olympic gold medalist (such as myself) from Team USA should celebrate another gold medal win by downing all least two grilled or broiled all-beef hotdogs on whole wheat buns with Vietti hot dog chilli sauce, yellow mustard, and finely chopped onoins and followed by copious amounts of Luzianne decaf ice tea with only a hint of sugar to the taste...!

the largest porterhouse I could get my hands on with french fries extra crispy. and the best champagne.

For dessert something chocolate

Sushi - I'm a huge sushi fan and I eat it all the time!

Crispy Peking Duck and Roast Pork Bao.

For Dessert: Lemon Sorbet and lots of Fortune Cookies

Peking or Mochi Duck, crispy eggplant with garlic sauce, sauteed string beams.

Lobster or Shrimp marsal on a light and herby pasta.

A nice steak with sauteed mushrooms and a big baked potato loaded.

After winning my Olympic gold, I would not be thinking about food. I would be focused on my next event. I am in the same league as Phelps!

We used to finish the NY Marathon with a trip to a Chinese restaurant where we would order one of everything. One of everything would be what I would need after years of training. Mary Lou Retton told me in the gym one day that she gained 8 lbs the week after she "retired" after the 1984 games. That would be me.

Hoisin Chicken in lettuce leaves, Grilled Tuna with Wasabi butter, cold sesame noodles and roasted pineapple cheesecake with macadamia nut crust.

Sushi or Braised Lamb Shanks (Surf & Turf)!

A big bowl of noodles with some roast duck or pork

Mongolian BBQ.

The crispy sea bass and dry-sauteed green beans sounds pretty darn good. I might also indugle in some steamed dumplings and something ducky.

calorie bomb time! I'd have a 1/3 lb murder burger with a zoom and ranch to dip the fried goodness into, and a root beer.

Xiao Long Bao!!!

Steak and bananas foster.

crab legs, crab rangoon and a big lobster tail

Baby back ribs

I'd have to have some champagne to celebrate and then I'd go on a seafood spree, with sushi, lobster, mussels, clams, crabs and shrimp. Thank you for the great contest!

pan fried noodles, twice sauteed pork and hot tea

Pizza and Barolo

Dimsum!

The largest, fattiest, carb-drenched meal I could think of. Probably something like deep-fried bacon. Followed up by deep-fried cheesecake. Then I'd go into a coma for a week.

Shaomai. With loads and loads of Tsingtao.

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Seafood feast...lobster, shrimp, crab, scallops, salmon

sushi

Lots of random seafood. and bacon

gyoza

linguini with clams, scallops and shrimp

Pork belly, some evil broth filled with chili peppers, steamed vegetables, dumplings...and keep it coming!

all you can eat korean bbq washed down with soju..

I would have to cruise the local open air markets and sample some of the exotic local fare. Lots of interesting stuff on sticks and such. I don't know what most of the food is called, but I would eat the local Chinese people are eating

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I would have peking duck or a chicken dish Chinese style. I think this book is just right. How to cook wonderful Chinese food at home! Thank you for the giveaway.
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A giant blue cheese buffalo burger with a ton of fries slathered in mayo, and a bit chocolate malted milkshake on the side.

peking duck

I really didn't know at first, but scrolling down to the comment box, I guess I'm drawn in by the many voices recommending Peking Duck. Accompany with exciting things local of which I've never heard.

Pizza!

steamed fish in blacke bean sauce, honey -garlic ribs... to start.

Margaritas and some serious Mexican food!

I honestly doubt I would be able to eat anything. My favorite is garlic ginger chicken & broccoli.

Ribeye, bake potato with sour cream, salad with house dressing and a coke

Lobster and shrimp!

japanese handrolls

I guess I'd eat pennies or something since I'd be living in an alternate universe where people eat metal and I have athletic talent.

Homemade New England Clam Chowder & Grilled Pizza! And a box of Devil Dogs for dessert because I can!

Pizza and Lobster with a big bottle of Perrier Jouet and strawberries. Dessert would be a lovely Dulce de Leche or Tres Leches Cheesecake. Y-U-M!

Big T-Bone steak

The Olympics is an event that symbolizes countries coming together for friendly competition, despite how they might feel about each other politically. So I think I would eat dumplings, because you can find dumplings in almost every culture. I would certainly include xiao long bao and jiaozi in homage to the host country China. Then an apple dumpling because I'm American, maybe some samosas (India), some pierogi (Poland), gnocchi (Italy), pelmenis (Russia), momos (Tibet), etc. How can you refuse a delicious morsel of food hugged by a tender doughy wrap?

Then I'd probably wash it all down with some black tea.

Vanilla ice cream sundae with hot fudge

...grilled seabass/vegetables...lovely chilled wine

Champagne cocktails (preferably French 75), pate, steak au poivre, mashed potatoes, and a gorgeous salad...probably involving arugula, goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, etc.

Marinated beef tenderloin wrapped in bacon. Baked spinach and parmesan cheese. Slow cooked green beans. And a dusky Rhone red hovering around 65 degrees.

Katz's Tongue Sandwich with Dr Browns Cream Soda, , 1 Yonah Schimmels Knish with their Mushroom Barley Soup and an Egg Cream

Beijing duck aka Peking duck. And lots of it.

in Beijing, peking duck, sauteed whole dungeness crab with garlic, lobster in black bean sauce, cumin lamb fillets, xiao long bao, and handpulled noodles; all topped off with lychee champagne cocktails.

chinese food

King crab legs and melted butter.

cheeseburger!

Pizza -- comforting & yummy!

Prime rib, baked potato, scallops and lobster with some kind of pasta, and for dessert, ice cream.

Pasta, Pasta, and more pasta! Shrimp Scampi with lots of garlic and butter. Oh yeah!!!

I would want messy ribs on the grill with grilled corn, yam potato chips and watermellon. All made by me.

Peking duck seems appropriate with potstickers and some bubbly to celebrate.

You're going to be HUNGRY after you've competed, so I'll say a Big bacon burger with gruyere and a side of spicy fries. Maybe a milkshake too!

Fresh spaghetti carbonara, a big thick hearty beef stew. But forget that, I'm going to tell you why I want this cookbook! Sorry, it's kind of a sob story and I guess kind of sad. My parents are both from HK, and my dad was an excellent though occasional cook. My mom cooked proficiently, quite delicious, but when Dad entered the kitchen was when the real magic happened. It was also rare that he did this, maybe 5-10 times a year at most. He made tons of Cantonese dishes that would blow your mind. I can't even name them all, and unfortunately, a lot of those dishes are just dim, vague memories. Like razor clams. I know he made them, I know he showed me once (when I was 8 or so) how to pick them, but I have no idea WHAT preparation they underwent nor how they even tasted anymore. He put me in the kitchen from a young age, starting with cold food preparation (sandwiches, salads, sauces/dressings, etc.) and we went from there. Unfortunately, he never taught me any Asian dishes and my repertoire of recipes runs strictly to the Western palate. I haven't the faintest when it comes to 99% of the Chinese dishes I've ever eaten, and I would love to pay homage to my heritage by winning this cookbook, making the recipes and then posting them on my blog =P Oh, and why don't I just ask Dad to teach me now? Sadly, before any of us children realized the importance of getting him to write down any of his recipes, he passed away (about 8 years ago).

***I will totally be fine if I don't win! I don't want to actually guilt you into picking me. I just wanted to share the reason I even want this cookbook when I don't even cook Chinese food.

I would love honey chicken and brown rice from PF Changs. Thanks!!!!! Chinese food is my favorite!

At first I was going to say a nice juicy rib eye, but I just realized how much I've been going through withdrawals from Taiwanese hot pot. Hot Pot Hot Pot!!! ^_^

Nigiri & maki zushi (w/lots 'o uni) followed by wagyu shabu shabu.

prime rib, salad, baked potato, garlic toast, wine and dessert

oysters and champagne

Peking duck is just ducky with me and yummy too.

i hope i win

soup dumplings, sauteed pea shoots, and custard tarts

I'm assuming that if I won an Olympic medal, I'd be in China. So -- I would literally STUFF myself with as much Dim Sum as possible!

Thanks for a great giveaway!!

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Steak and Scallops for me!

Lobster tail - lots of it with lots of drawn butter

Peking duck!

Really cheesy lobster mac and cheese.

Jade Garden Egg Fu Young

Hot and Sour Soup, Prawns in Lobster Sauce, Stir-fried Snow Peas w/Mushrooms and Steamed Rice.

After gold, a plate of spring rolls!

I love chicken lo mein and General Tso's chicken!!

A big, fat, juicy steak!

Lobster and LOTS of crab-not to mention the finest champagne and fruit- every kind!

I would have stuffed shells and lots of them!

A hot fudge sundae.

if I won a gold medal I'd probably have achieved all of my fitness goals so it would be time to treat myself to something special so I'm going w/ a nice banana split.

Pizza for my entree and chocolate for my dessert. My two favorite foods1

Fried chicken, french fries & mac and cheese - all heavy, fatty stuff!

I think I would still eat very healthy . Starting with a salad. My husbands cheesy chicken off the grill. A baked potatoe with lite sour cream. Maybe even a chicken kabob, cucumber slices in vinegar.

Golden apple pancake

an Ozzy Spicy Dog from Pink's Hot Dogs!

Deep fried chicken breasts stuffed with prociutto & provolone, garlic mashed potatoes and fresh italian green beans.

a seafood platter with whole belly clams,shrimp,scallops, haddock :)~~~~~~

In Beijing, Peking Duck, at home steak and crabcakes.

a massive cheeseburger and excellent, crispy, salty fries. yum.

All you can eat king crab legs!

Cajun-style blackened chicken with a mustard sauce, the absolute best red potato salad I could find, fresh corn seasoned with paprika, & a vanilla cake filled with cooked blueberries and cherries with a vanilla bean-pecan glaze.

All-American, baby! Hamburger and Freedom Fries! :-D

Peking Duck...Wait, shouldn't that be Beijing Duck??? LOL...