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    Pretty quick pinto picadillo

    Pretty quick pinto picadillo

    serves 4 Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients in this variation of the classic Mexican dish. Just a few require chopping, and some of those can be bought already cut if you prefer. You can also make this recipe with leftover rice if you have it. For a...

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    Stir-fried tofu and vegetable teriyaki

    Stir-fried tofu and vegetable teriyaki

    serves 4 Some supermarkets carry fresh bagged stir-fry vegetables that can cut down on prep time. Another quick but fresh way to go is grabbing some fresh cut veggies at the supermarket salad bar. Frozen stir-fry vegetables are yet another option. 2 tablespoons canola...

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    Rapini with orzo and sun-dried tomatoes

    Rapini with orzo and sun-dried tomatoes

    serves 4 This recipe is pretty and delicious as is, but it’s also extremely versatile. For example, you can substitute spinach or chard for the rapini, and chopped fresh tomatoes for the sun-dried tomatoes. It can also be made with penne or rotini pasta instead of the...

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    Quick stove-top cassoulet

    Quick stove-top cassoulet

    serves 4 About the only thing traditional about this cassoulet is the inclusion of white beans. Where a classic cassoulet contains meat and is generally baked in the oven for an hour or two, this tasty vegetarian version can be on the table in 30 minutes. It begs to...

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    Mushroom bulgur pilaf

    Mushroom bulgur pilaf

    serves 4 To make this dish even heartier, add a can of white beans when you add the tomatoes, for a soul-satisfying meal in less than 30 minutes. If you buy a package of presliced mushrooms, it will keep prep time to a minimum. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1...

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    Jasmine Rice fantasy

    Jasmine Rice fantasy

    serves 4 My wish list of ingredients for a fantasy rice dish includes the evocatively scented jasmine rice combined with flavorful ingredients such as Thai basil, hot chiles, coconut, and cashews. Feel free to make ingredient adjustments to suit your own fantasy....

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    Barley pilaf with white beans and broccoli

    Barley pilaf with white beans and broccoli

    serves 4 Barley is a delicious, nutty, and often overlooked grain. Be sure to get quick-cooking pearl barley for this recipe, since regular barley takes much longer to cook. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped onions 1½ cups vegetable broth (page 15) or...

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    Zucchini, Red Pepper, and Snow Pea Saut

    Zucchini, Red Pepper, and Snow Pea Saut

    The lemon-soy glaze that coats these vegetables adds zip without overpowering their mild flavors. SERVES 4 2 small to medium zucchini 2 large red bell peppers Вј pound fresh snow peas 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon tamari or other soy sauce Juice of...

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    Braised Curried Eggplant

    Braised Curried Eggplant

    When we were in college my sister Jacqueline and I would oftentimes spend days delving into cookbooks to plan some exotic feast, which we would then cook that weekend for friends. Our favorite cuisine was Indian, and the surprises it offered were seemingly endless....

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