2 cups sliced apricots (fresh or dried)2 cups diced cooked chicken1 peeled, sliced cucumber1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed¼ cup rice vinegar1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro2 teaspoons sugar¼ cup vegetable oil½ teaspoon hot chili oil2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts1 lime, cut in wedgeslettuce for garnish In a large bowl, combine apricots, chicken, cucumber, and bean sprouts;… Continue reading Apricot Thai Salad
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Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Epicurious)
1 pound dried chickpeas, picked over8 cups baby spinach leaves2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1. Soak chickpeas in water eight hours or overnight. Drain, then combine them crockpot with water… Continue reading Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Epicurious)
Red Lentils and Rice (Goya)
1 pound dry red lentils2 tablespoons oil1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon grated fresh gingeror2 teaspoons dried ground ginger2 teaspoons curry powder½ teaspoon ground cumin1 packet chicken bouillon2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped1/8 teaspoon black pepper Cooked rice Sort and wash lentils; set aside. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic.… Continue reading Red Lentils and Rice (Goya)
Guacamole (Food Network)
4 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded, and cut into large chunks1 teaspoon ground cumin1 ripe medium Roma tomato, seeded and diced½ cup minced sweet white onion2 Serrano chiles, seeded and minced¼ cup chopped cilantro4 tablespoons fresh lime juicehot pepper sauce, salt and white pepper to taste Place cut-up avocados in large bowl and mash coarsely… Continue reading Guacamole (Food Network)
Tunisian Carrot and Pumpkin Appetizer
I wish I could tell you that I’ve ever tried this recipe. However that may be, it looks very simple. Personally, I find all the ingredients appetizing. In my house, though, I could not sell them on the idea – or pay them enough – of eating cilantro or caraway seeds. When we make this,… Continue reading Tunisian Carrot and Pumpkin Appetizer
Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry
This is very simple. Cook dried chickpeas overnight, then mix it up and cook; or if using canned, just mix it up and cook. Read More at Epicurious 1 pound dried chickpeas, picked overor4 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas 8 cups baby spinach leaves2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garam masala½… Continue reading Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry
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