If you think rice is boring, it's time to investigate the beauty and flavor imparted to this pantry staple in places like Morocco. Studded with brightly-colored bits of dried fruit and bringing the aroma of saffron and cardamom to your table, this simple rice will become a new favorite.
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Roasting vegetables in a clay pot results in a tender, caramelized, simply heavenly side dish. Add Moroccan spices to the mix and you've got the makings for a feast. All week, we'll be featuring recipes from a Moroccan menu.
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Shrimp is great fast food. It cooks quickly, lets you know when you're done, and always lends a little elegance to a meal. If you pair it with the right selection of ingredients, you can even have dinner that looks and tastes amazing on your table in less than a half hour.
This is the time of the year when your slow cooker can be an incredible blessing. How else can spending 15-20 minutes of hands-on time give you a warm, spicy chicken curry dinner that is brimming with tender chicken, fresh garlic and ginger, and oodles of vegetables all swimming in an inspired curry sauce that will have you making it over and over?
Ethiopian cuisine does a great job of using lentils and adding heat. Enjoy it all in a traditional red lentil salad called Azifa. Like chili in Texas, there are as many varieties of Azifa as there are cooks making it. Try our version, featuring a sautéed onion and garlic dressing and a bevy of fresh vegetables.
The desire to enjoy fresh vegetables in something other than a stir-fry inspires a fun dish that brings together flavors from the Mediterranean into a dish brimming with asparagus, garlic, and tomatoes and a fun yogurt sauce for drizzling.
The arrival of a CSA box means lots of fresh produce that might not regularly grace the table. What to do with all those wonderful vegetables? Why, make a truly inspired chopped salad featuring shredded chicken, a stunning Thai dressing, and loads of veggies straight from the farm!
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If the only place you ever enjoy Thai food is your favorite restaurant, it's time to discover the joys of making Thai food at home. Start your adventure with Pad Thai, a simple noodle dish that relies on a creamy, spicy sauce that is easy to make in a blender and some basic stir frying.
Think you need to plan world travel in order to enjoy cuisine enjoyed half a world away? Not at all! Enjoy Ethiopian-inspired comfort food at home with a delicious recipe that helps you bring a little of the world to your dinner table.
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Dried beans are inexpensive, healthy, and usually annoying to use in cooking. Between soaking overnight and hours and hours of cooking time, most people just opt to use canned versions of the same. But if you have a heavy, lidded pot and a working oven, you can take advantage of dried beans without all the fuss. And you can enjoy South American Black Bean Soup on a day when winter has you chilled to the bone.