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Curried Couscous with Fresh Pomegranate

A few years ago not very many Americans were familiar with Pomegranates. Then someone declared pomegranates to be a “superfood” because they are high in antioxidants and suddenly we started seeing fresh pomegranates and pomegranate Juice in every supermarket.  Several times I saw TV show that did segments on how to peel pomegranates to get to the juicy seeds...
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Apricot Cranberry Cake

All those that follow my blog regularly know that I constantly reiterate that I am not a good baker.  The problem is that I have a major sweet tooth and love baked goods – I just don’t like the fact that I have to follow the recipes so precisely.  This is why I like cooking – I can always...
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Curried Black-Eyed Peas and Vegetable Soup

In several traditions Black-Eyed Peas are supposed to bring luck. In Southern cooking, it is customary to cook black-eyed peas for New Year’s as a good omen. Also according to Jewish tradition cooking black-eyed peas during Rosh Hashanah brings good luck. I am Indian and even though I have never heard of any such tradition in India, I just...
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Boneless Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Pistachio and Raisins

This is one beautiful looking roast leg of lamb that makes a great center piece at any holiday dinner table. I usually make this when I have a large gathering or for a special occasion with the family. This is a relatively easy recipe but it does require some serious butchering skills to make the whole leg of lamb...
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