Red Potato and Green Pea Samosas

A great baked samosa recipe from jehangir Mehta.  Originally published in Food and Wine Novemeber 2003. ingredients 3/4 pound red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup frozen peas 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 14 sheets of phyllo dough 5 [...]

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Spinach Quiche

This lower-fat, healthier spinach quiche doesn’t require rolling and fitting a crust; it “miraculously” forms its own whole-grain crust as it bakes. Crust 1 cup King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour, organic or regular 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoons Baker’s Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk 2 tablespoons [...]

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Bhaji-Parsi Braised Greens

1 1/4″ piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped Salt 2 1/2 lbs. greens, such as spinach or amaranth, trimmed and washed 1 tbsp. canola oil 1–2 green thai chiles, slit to the stem 1 small red onion, chopped 1/4 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1 tomato, cored and coarsely chopped 1. Put [...]

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Spiced Zucchini and Carrot Quinoa

4 cups water 2 cups quinoa, rinsed well, drained 2 tablespoons dried currants 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into small cubes 2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Combine first 4 ingredients [...]

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Peanut and Squash Soup

1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil 4 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper [...]

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Orange Salad

Salad: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled and crushed 1 1/2 pounds peeled sweet potato, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 3 cups orange sections (about 6 oranges) 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 1 (6-ounce) bag prewashed baby spinach Dressing: 3 tablespoons fresh orange [...]

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Cucumber Salad

This recipe is so simple and so darn tasty.  It is in my refrigerator a good portion of the summer. Whisk together 1 T. sugar, 2 T. rice wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, (I don’t put the salt in, or i use sea salt.) and 1/4 tsp. black pepper in a medium bowl.  Add 1/4 [...]

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Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce

1 (2-pound) spaghetti squash 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped 3 oregano sprigs 3 thyme sprigs 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh [...]

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Chile Rellano Torta

1/2 pound grated cheddar 1/2 pound grated Monteray Jack 5 eggs 1/3 cup flour 1 2/3 cups half and half 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilis, drained 1/4 c. picante sauce Preheat oven to 375.  Mix grated cheeses and spread evenly in buttered 10 in. pie plate.  Beat eggs, add flour slowly, then beat [...]

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Heinz Ketchup

1 6 oz can tomato paste 1/2 c. light corn syrup 1/2 c. white vinegar 1/4 c. water 1 T. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/8 tsp. garlic powder Combine all ingredients over medium heat.  Whisk until smooth.  When mixture comes to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 mins, stirring often.  Remove [...]

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