1 box organic cake mix Golden Flaxseed Spread with Dates and Orange Juice Prepare cake mix, following directions on box. Once cooled, frost cup cakes generously with Golden Flaxseed Spread with Dates and Orange Juice. Serves 8 to 10.
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This is a simple and yet visually stunning dish. My mother would collect leftover rice and embellish it with this lovely zesty seasoning and lots of fresh lime juice. No one ever minded that it was ‘recycled’ rice. If you don’t have leftover cooked rice, it is worth making fresh rice to enjoy this pilaf,
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During leisurely weekends I find myself tempted to making puffy breads, they partner well with Mixed Sprouts Stew I often make for brunch. When you entertain, I encourage you to try the variations as well, a multicolored platter of spinach, tomato, yellow bell pepper and/or beet puri surely will be an attractive centerpiece. Puffy bread
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I am hosting a get together this weekend. I like to pay attention to every detail. I think, it’s really the small things that make a big difference. Take pickles, for instance, they can enhance and glorify a meal. At my local farmers market I came across an abundant of luscious, plump limes. Walla! All
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It has been so long I created a new post. I was traveling; also, someone hacked into my gmail account. You see the ‘followers’ down below someone added my name and photo. Anyone knows how to delete it? Thanks in advance for your help. The following is an Indian style salad, called kachumber. This type
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This is a simple but stunning hors d’oeuvre, best made just before serving time. Make sure the okra is very fresh and tender, so there is sufficient moisture when it is sliced, and an adequate amount of spice mix adheres to it. Fry gently until crisp. This way the okra will remain crunchy for a
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I am cooking a big 20-course dinner for 50 people tomorrow. I have uploaded an appetizer that is part of the menu for you to enjoy or make it part of your carte du jour. 1 large Yukon gold or russet potato 1 cup finely chopped onion ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro Salt to taste
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Whilst shopping in my local market I came across gorgeous green lip mussels, very large and firmer than the regular ones. To go with the sweet and flavorful mussels I had bell peppers, limes and kari leaves in my garden. I envisioned meatier, plum pillows nestled in their shells in a vegetable-laden soup I was
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We just celebrated Diwali with family and friends. It is the brightest feast and forms the grand finale of all the festivals in India. Even our cool President Barack Obama talked about Diwali in his address. It has become mainstream, PepsiCo Inc. and Target Corp. picked New Jersey to test a new kind of holiday
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This is a vegetarian version of meat balls, fresh grated pumpkin replaces the meat. Serve with rice or flatbreads. These golden balls of squash can be served as a starter with any of your favorite dips accompanied with chilled Indian beer. For variation, serve over pasta with the sauce spooned onto the koftas. Pumpkin Koftas
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