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

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)

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