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Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

So creamy and comforting, slightly sweet pumpkin, just noticeable trace of roasted garlic, smoothing coconut milk, roasted cumin seeds explode with flavour once you bite into one. I had to add green chili, but not too much, as I like a little kick in my f…

Bengali Fish Stew with Mustard

Bengali Fish Stew with Mustard

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

I love the taste of this traditional Bengali river fish stew with mustard served over steamed rice. It's very simple to make and it doesn't require many ingredients. When this stew is served outside Bengal, it usually has a thicker gravy to which onions,…

Smoked Eggplant & Yogurt Dip

Smoked Eggplant & Yogurt Dip

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Raita is a yogurt based sauce or dip. Usually, raita is very simple with either some cumin or some mint and cucumber, or pineapple pieces, etc. But this is a very flavorful raita with smoked eggplant, garlic and ginger. I had it first along with a very de…

Oven Baked Coconut Shrimp

Oven Baked Coconut Shrimp

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

These oven baked coconut shrimp can be served either as a starter or as a main dish. It takes a bit longer time to make it, but most of its prep time is just marinating. While baking in the oven, it gets a little crispy on the outside, but stays juicy ins…

Cucumber and Roasted Peanut Salad

Cucumber and Roasted Peanut Salad

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

This salad is very easy to make yet is so flavorful with roasted cumin and black mustard seeds that add nutty taste once you bite into one. Crunchy peanuts add a nice contrast to fresh and juicy cucumber that was marinated with lime juice and little bit o…

Chili!

Chili!

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 110 Minutes

Adapted from: Cooks Illustrated. Serve over rice, spaghetti or macaroni. This chili is very good! Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

This is Indian recipe

Crab Guacamole

Crab Guacamole

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Why choose between crab dip and guacamole? Have them both.

Oven Roasted Peppers

Oven Roasted Peppers

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Let theses peppers cool and serve them with crusty Italian bread and a good piece of sharp cheese. Enjoy!

Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers

Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

These are simple to make and delicious to serve as an appetizer or light meal with a salad. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

Watermelon Ceviche

Watermelon Ceviche

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

It's almost summer! Time for a dinner of watermelon and fish that requires no cooking.

Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Beef and Bean Enchiladas

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

This is a great treat for dinner and so good! Enjoy and Cook with Lots of Love, Catherine

Salade Mechouia

Salade Mechouia

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

I was actually born in Tunisia and thanks to such my Mother learned how to cook quite a few amazing dishes from Tunisia. I left Tunisia when I was about 2 years old so never really had any recollections. Salade Mechouia is a favorite during the summer mon…

Sassy Stuffed Peppers

Sassy Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

I think everyone's mom or family member had a recipe for stuffed peppers they remember from their youth. Maybe not everyone feels this way, but I always loved stuffed peppers. This recipe is different than my Mother's, but still very very yummy. I mixed i…

Cheese Chili Bites

Cheese Chili Bites

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

yummy

Pork and Beans Chili

Pork and Beans Chili

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

This chili is quick and easy and has a sweet and yet spicy flavor. Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

Quick N Easy Sausage Peppers

Quick N Easy Sausage Peppers

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes

Serve with a nice piece of crusty Italian bread and a beautiful meal has been created. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

Lemon~Lime Chicken with Veggies

Lemon~Lime Chicken with Veggies

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

This is a beautiful dish and is very delicious. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Easy Chicken Cheesesteaks

Easy Chicken Cheesesteaks

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Nothing fancy or complicated here -- just delicious, simple chicken cheesesteak sandwiches, jazzed up with a few different kinds of peppers. These are requested frequently in my house, and I hope you love them as much as we do!

Spicy Shrimp

Spicy Shrimp

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Spicy Shrimp with coconut - a variation of the "Sungtache Sukhe" (Spicy Shrimp) recipe prepared by my mother. I come from the state of Goa in India. Unavailability of exact ingredients in Los Angeles made me come up with a variation that still reminds me…

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