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    Garbanzo croquettes

    Garbanzo croquettes

    Loosely based on the flavor combination found in felafel, these croquettes have the same attractive spiciness but less of a tendency to absorb oil, so the effect is not quite so heavy. Makes about 30 croquettes, enough for 6 to 8 people. • ⅓ cup dried bulgur wheat • ⅔...

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    Brie croquettes

    Brie croquettes

    It makes about 26 to 30 croquettes, or enough for 6. • 1½ cups milk • ½ cup flour • 3 Tbs. butter • 2 egg yolks • 8 oz. Brie, without rind (about 9 or 10 oz. with the rind) • 4 oz. hoop or farmer cheese • ⅛ to ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • ¼ tsp. paprika • dash of nutmeg •...

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    White bean pâté

    White bean pâté

    • 3 cups cooked Great Northern white beans • 2 to 3 green onions, chopped • 4 Tbs. butter • 1½ cups finely grated carrots • ½ cup minced onion • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed • ¼ cup chopped parsley • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • ½ cup dry bread crumbs • ½ cup cream...

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    Mushroom pâté

    Mushroom pâté

    This makes a nice first course with pumpernickel bread and can also be used as a spread for canapés. • 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped • ⅓ cup celery, chopped • ¼ cup minced parsley • ⅓ cup minced shallots • 4 Tbs. butter, melted • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • ½ cup sieved...

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    KASHMIRI SAFFRON TEA

    KASHMIRI SAFFRON TEA

    No matter how much you try not to get drawn into a carpet-buying trip by a well-meaning Kashmiri man in Delhi, you will probably at some point end up in a carpet shop. On the bright side, the Kashmiri tea they serve is a delicacy, rarely found outside of these shops,...

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    AVOCADO, HONEY, + CINNAMON LASSI

    AVOCADO, HONEY, + CINNAMON LASSI

    Travel the length and breadth of India today and you will find lassis of every kind, texture, and flavor. The best one I ever had was from Blue Lassi in Varanasi. This avocado and honey lassi borrows from that one. Creamy and rich from the blended avocado flesh and...

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    CREMINI MUSHROOM + WALNUT SAMOSAS

    CREMINI MUSHROOM + WALNUT SAMOSAS

    I have given recipes for these well-loved triangles of joy in Made in India, but here are a couple of new variations. These can be made in advance, frozen and then baked at the last minute, making them perfect for parties. Follow the instructions here on how to fill,...

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    Spinach Nigiri

    Spinach Nigiri

    I prefer bundled spinach to bagged spinach for this preparation. Keep the spinach leaves turned in the same direction when cooking for the prettiest nigiri. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15 minutesMakes 12 pieces 8 oz (250 g) fresh spinach leaves,...

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