(Recipe is taken from AICR’s Recipe Corner at http://www.aicr.org) 1 medium onion, chopped1 medium stalks celery, ends trimmed, chopped2 tablespoons olive (or other) oil2 cups uncooked brown rice2 ½ cups water2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth¼ cup raisins¼ cup dried apricots, chopped¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)1 teaspoon dried sage2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage Heat… Continue reading Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit
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Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine
1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth¼ cup tomato paste½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¾ teaspoon black pepper4 carrots, sliced2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced3 pounds skinless chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks½ cup raisins½ cup chopped,… Continue reading Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine
North African Lamb Stew
In this household, no one but me likes the taste of lamb very much. It hardly makes sense to spend the time on a dish that only I will eat, so this recipe, Southern Lamb Stew, and Moroccan Style Chops rarely see the light of day. But if you, the reader, do like the taste… Continue reading North African Lamb Stew
Roast Pork with Apricots and Sweet Spices
1 cup + 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken stock1 tablespoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1 ½ pound pork loin, rolled and tied2 teaspoons olive oil¼ cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon Worcestershire saucejuice of one orange¼ cup water½ cup julienned dried apricots¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted1 teaspoon grated orange peel1/8 cup chopped… Continue reading Roast Pork with Apricots and Sweet Spices
Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
2 pounds lean beef stew meat½ teaspoon black pepper3 teaspoons olive oil2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes2 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon ground cloves2 dried bay leaves2 sticks cinnamon2 large onions, cut into eighths2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups water16 dried apricots, cut in halfchopped fresh parsley Remove… Continue reading Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Apricot-Pecan Muffins
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour¾ cup chopped, dried apricots½ cup chopped pecans½ cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon salt1 egg, slightly beaten½ cup low-fat milk½ cup apricot nectar¼ cup vegetable oil Preheat oven to 400°. Combine flour and dry ingredients; set aside. Mix together wet ingredients and stir into… Continue reading Apricot-Pecan Muffins
Apricot Thai Salad
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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