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    Raita with Onion and Tomato

    2 cups plain nonfat yogurt 1 cup 1/4- inch tomato cubes1/2 cup 1/4-inch cucumber cubes1/2 cup finely chopped onion3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder**1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)…

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    Lentil Dal

    1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onions — chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger — peeled, minced 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric — ground 1/2 teaspoon red…

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    Cranberry Meringue Pie

    1 pie crusts — (9 inch) baked2 packages fresh cranberries — (12 ounce)1 cup sugar1/3 cup cranberry-apple juice1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup water1 teaspoon fresh ginger —…

  • Crème Anglais

    from Joy of Cooking Whisk together in a medium bowl until slightly thickened: 6 large egg yolks 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugarPour into a medium, heavy saucepan: 2…

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    Hamburger Buddy

    from Eating Well magazine 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces10 ounces white mushrooms, large ones cut in half1 large onion, cut into…

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    Horchata

    1 cup long grain white rice2 cups skinless almonds1 inch cinnamon bark8 cups water1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Wash and drain the rice. Using a spice grinder…