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Cancun Chicken Curry

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Cancun Chicken Curry, chicken cooked in a fragrant tomato based sauce filled with spices and a bit of heat, is an Indian dish inspired by a trip to Cancun, Mexico.  Yeah, I know that sounds a bit funny, but stick with me and it should all make sense by the time you get to the [...]

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Curry Lamb Pot Pie

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NEWS: I’m competing for Team USA this week in the 2nd annual Mushroom Masters! Voting takes only a second (no registration or anything like that is required) and you only have to vote once!  I would love you to bits if you would go give me a click for my Spicy Mushroom Miso Ramen!  Vote [...]

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A Goaterie Feast

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At the beginning of this month I cooked a goat feast for my dad as a belated Father’s Day gift.  I had been planning the 6 course meal for weeks, and was so excited when the day finally rolled around.  It turned out to be an amazing meal.  I took pictures, but you’ll have to [...]

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Saffron Rice with Raisins and Almonds

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Saffron Rice with Raisins and Almonds Makes 8 servings 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup (8 ounces) butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon saffron threads 2 cups basmati rice 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Bring the chicken broth to a boil over [...]

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Indian Savory Pancakes (Semolina and Yogurt Pancakes) from Indian Simmer

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Indian Savory Pancakes (Semolina and Yogurt Pancakes) Makes 12 pancakes Recipes Notes: Typical Indian savory pancakes are not fluffy like the usual pancakes. Instead, they are dense and have most flavors when enjoyed right out the griddle with some hot green chutney or a sweet tomato chutney. 1 ½ cups Semolina (Cream of Wheat) 1 [...]

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Apricot-Fig-Pistachio Bars

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Apricot-Fig-Pistachio Bars Adapted from Perfect One-Dish Dinners, by Pam Anderson Makes 16 bars 1/2 cup bleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup shelled roasted and salted [...]

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Mugi-Chai: A Japanese twist on masala chai tea

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Mugi-Chai Makes 8 – 10 servings 2 cups mugicha (brewed extra dark) 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece cinnamon stick 5 green cardamom pods, lightly smashed 6 whole cloves 1/2 star anise 3 quarter-sized coins fresh ginger 2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste whole milk, to taste 1. In a medium saucepan, mix together the mugicha, [...]

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Nirvana’s Carrot Halwa

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Nirvana’s Carrot Halwa Makes 8 — 10 servings 2 pounds grated carrots 4 cups milk 2 cups granulated sugar 1 2/3 cup dry powdered milk 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds 3 tablespoons ghee Optional: Cashews or crushed pistachios for garnish. 1. Put the carrots and milk in a large pot and bring to a boil over [...]

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Pumpkin Curry-licious

I love a good curry. There’s just something about the endless array of rich and hearty gravies that shouts “Comfort food!” to me. As I explored the possibilities for Pumpkin Palooza thoughts of curry pushed themselves into my mind. I looked for a good pumpkin curry recipe to share with you, but I just wasn’t [...]

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