3 Globally Inspired Dishes from Patricia Heaton
Get inspired by these recipes from Patricia Heaton's debut cookbook, Food for Family and Friends.
Recipes created by Patricia Heaton

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Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber
Remember those sesame noodles I used to order in New York as a cash-strapped actress? Well, I've re-created my own recipe here and, in my humble opinion, it's even better than the original. Best part? This is a cinch to make.
Get the recipe: Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber

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General Tso's Shrimp
There's nothing like the sweet and spicy taste of a General Tso sauce. A classic combination of flavors and textures, it never gets boring, and now you can make it at home!
Get the recipe: General Tso's Shrimp

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Falafel Patties with Tahini-Maple Dipping Sauce
When I was at Ohio State, we'd pour into the late-night falafel joint after all the bars had closed. I adore all that Middle Eastern food: falafel, hummus, baba ganoush.
These dippers are slightly flattened falafels, with their own cool dipping sauce.
Get the recipe: Falafel Patties with Tahini-Maple Dipping Sauce
From the July 2018 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine