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Zodiac RecipesWhat recipe complements your Chinese Zodiac Sign? Locate your sign below and bring out the best in your personality with a delicious recipe designed around the attributes of your Chinese Zodiac Sign.
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Rooster | Dog | Pig | Rat | Ox | Tiger | Rabbit | Dragon | Snake | Horse | Ram | Monkey
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Influenced by the cool westerly setting sun and the chilly autumn air, people associated with the Rooster sign tend to be relaxed, outgoing and charming. This zesty recipe balances Rooster’s Yin (cool) with lots of heat.
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When the animal signs were being selected, the Jade Emperor held a race. The Dog and the Rooster were running even, then at a critical moment the Rooster cheated and flew ahead of the Dog, gaining tenth place in the Chinese Zodiac. To this day, the Dog has not forgiven the Rooster, and continues to chase him. With this dish, the Dog gets a little revenge! So all those born in the sign of the Dog, stop running and enjoy this delicious meal.
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People born in the sign of the Pig have a relaxed attitude that brings equilibrium to daily challenges, which results in a long content life. With shrimp to recall the water element of the Pig sign and long noodles to emphasize their long life expectancy, this recipe is sure to have everyone slurping in the New Year. Noodles are an integral part of Chinese New Year celebrations and represent a wish for a long and happy life.
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With the chill of the first hours of the morning and mid-winter as two guiding forces, those born in the Rat sign are inclined to have Yin (cool) in their character. The Yang (heat) of this recipe, and the crabmeat (which aligns with their element-water), are sure to rejuvenate the intelligent and emotional Rat.
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People born in the sign of the Ox are known to be hardworking but reluctant to try new things. With fresh, juicy pineapple that complement the Ox’s affinity for yellow, this deliciously different dish is sure to persuade the Ox to try something new, while gaining enough strength to accomplish important tasks.
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With a love for a challenging and exciting life, people born in the year of the Tiger can be aggressive and sometimes impatient. This salad’s Yin (cool) elements balance the Tiger’s Yang (heat) life force, and energizes them for more action. The fruits from two trees evoke the Tiger’s element — wood — and deliciously fresh ingredients recall their color, green.
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Creative and imaginative, these exotic kabobs inspire those born in the sign of the Rabbit to express their inventiveness. Prepared in advance, this dish gives the very hospitable and social Rabbit plenty of time to mingle at their party.
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In Chinese astrology, the Jade Emperor elected the Dragon “King of the Water.” People in the Dragon sign tend to be attractive, charismatic, and have no problem attracting love and admiration. With such powerful Yang (heat) energy, the coolness of this earthy dish offers the Dragon perfect balance.
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People born in the year of the Snake are courageous and determined, as well as humorous and romantic. Such a powerful combination fuels the Snake’s seductive nature. Fire, which brings out the full flavor of this dish, is sure to spark love interest for the Snake.
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Like a horse, people born in the sign of the Horse tend to be independent, confident and hard working. And like a horse, they respond to soothing words, tenderness and affection. The Horse sign is associated with the middle days of summer, when Yang (heat) is at its strongest. These cooling spring rolls would be perfect shared during an intimate outing by a lake or under a shade tree.
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Gentle, trustworthy and sensitive, people born under the sign of the Ram enjoy a simple, peaceful life. Since the Ram is a free spirit, this simple recipe fits easily into their lifestyle. The chilies and garlic connect with the Ram’s element, earth, while the egg accents their color, yellow.
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With an excellent memory and versatility, this slightly more difficult recipe is a snap for those born in the sign of the Monkey. Serving this zesty dish in a cozy, private setting will feed the amorous side of the Monkey’s personality. The Yang (hot) elements in this dish balance the Yin (cool) personality of the Monkey. White (Monkey’s color) is accented in the scallops, garlic and dumpling wrappers.
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