Vegetables & Lentils with Ground Spices



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A lot of my recent posts have been bookmarked recipes, or the posts I have been using from the draft. With this heat, I have to reduce my time in front of the stove, doing a lot of salads, fresh fruits & quick grilling of fish or chicken. This is one nice recipe to use the seasonal veggies or may be to clean up the refrigerator, before you make your next grocery trip.

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July 26th, 2009 | Category: Dry Fries, Sides & etc. | 37 comments

Hummus en Fuego



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I think “Hummus en Fuego” would be translated as “Hummus on Fire”.. Please correct me if I am wrong!  Hummus is the well known  “Levantine Arab dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is a popular food throughout the Middle East.”(Wiki)

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July 24th, 2009 | Category: Condiments, Dips & Sauces | 36 comments

Vegan Ice Cream: Coconut, Cherry & Almond



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Or call it a Sorbet…I wasn’t sure if this should be called a Sorbet or an Ice Cream. I guess it can be both, as Sorbet does not have dairy & the Ice Cream has cream. This one here has a non dairy Coconut Cream.

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July 22nd, 2009 | Category: Desserts & Sweets | 51 comments

Strawberry Preserve



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It is raining strawberries here. I do not know how many pounds of strawberries we have consumed so far. Couple of weeks back they were for selling for 99 cents a pound. The big, bright red strawberries are luscious & irresistible, & moment I see them my limbs freeze at the spot till I get to grab a few boxes. This preserve is one of the things I did with them. Not just with toasts, a small spoon of the preserve is serving me well to satisfy my after meal “dessert” craving.

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July 20th, 2009 | Category: Condiments, Dips & Sauces | 48 comments

Kisir: Turkish Tabbouleh



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Turkish food makes my heart & appetite sing.  The hearty flavors, taste & warmth of the food, besides being healthy gather into a tickling wanting sensation.

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July 18th, 2009 | Category: Grains, Salad, Salads & Soups, Sides & etc. | 38 comments
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