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Five-Spice Pineapple-Tomato Chutney

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Legend goes that a British army officer of the same name made Major Gray’s Chutney during colonial rule in India.  Now, commercially produced Major Gray’s Chutney is popular all over the world and is often served over creamy sharp cheeses.  I love the combination of sweet and sour mangoes with Indian spices but it is often hard to find...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli in Labneh Sauce

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I have to confess that for two decades I hated Brussels sprouts due to an unfortunate experience with them during my first pregnancy (most women can empathize with bad morning sickness!).  But a couple of years ago, the server at my favorite restaurant in DC (Zaytinya) recommended a Brussels sprouts dish and I looked at him aghast at how...
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Preserved Lemons and Chicken Tagine

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Moroccan slow cooked Tagine stews remind me of the slow cooked curries I grew up eating in India.  Both cuisines use the same spices and so the tastes and aromas have a major overlap in both cultures.  I love this Lemon Chicken Tagine because it has the tartness from preserved lemons that is reminiscent of the Indian lemon pickles...
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Potatoes, Green Beans and Feta Cheese Salad

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I have no means to describe this salad but you MUST try it. It is a quick one-dish-vegetarian-well-balanced-healthy meal that is absolutely delicious! I can eat this every day of my life and be absolutely happy!

Ingredients:

1.    8-10 oz of fresh green beans (preferably Haricots Verts) 2.    10-12 small red potatoes (white are okay as well) 3.    6-8 oz of...
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Ham and Cheese Cradled in Puff Pastry

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A few years ago, my then 16-yr-daughter (she is now in college and training to be an Opera singer) wanted to go for a summer-long voice training program to a music conservatory in Nice, France.  She was too young to go overseas by herself (or that’s how I felt back then) and so I accompanied her on this trip. ...
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