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    American Chopped Salad

    American Chopped Salad

    PREP: 45 minutes COOK: 6 minutes MAKES 6 servings 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths 8 cups chopped iceberg lettuce (1 small head) 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups seeded and chopped cucumber (1 small) 1 cup frozen whole kernel...

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    Gado-Gado

    Gado-Gado

    “Gado-gado” means “mix-mix.” In Indonesia, this salad is a complete one-dish meal. The word for sauce is bumbu. Gado-gado uses peanut bumbu. What You Need Equipment: ColanderCutting boardSharp knifeSaucepanStirring spoonLarge bowlSmall bowl or jar with lid (to mix...

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    Cheryl’s Cucumber-Tomato Salsa

    Cheryl’s Cucumber-Tomato Salsa

    I enjoyed this at the home of my friend, Cheryl Castle. She served it with her Hummus Spread with Pita Bread (page 6). It was so yummy. Cheryl suggests serving this dish as soon as it has had a chance to chill, rather than preparing it in advance. ¼ cup freshly...

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    CUCUMBER + MINT RAITA

    CUCUMBER + MINT RAITA

    Serves 4 as a side (and can be doubled easily) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, plus extra to serve½ cucumber, plus extra to serve (about 4 ounces)1 generous cup plain Greek yogurtlarge handful fresh mint leaves, shredded1/3 teaspoon salt Place a frying pan over medium heat...

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    HILL STATION SALAD

    HILL STATION SALAD

    In the heat of summer, the Darjeeling hills are a great shelter from the blistering temperatures of Kolkata. But the journey from Kolkata to Darjeeling is turbulent and long, and all I ever want when I arrive (aside from a medicinal gin and tonic) is a bath and the...

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    LEAVES, HERBS, + CURDS

    LEAVES, HERBS, + CURDS

    Serves 4 as a side ½-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped½ an Indian green chile3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1/3 teaspoon ground cumin1/3 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper2/3 cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped1 cup loosely packed...

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    SPROUTING KACHUMBAR

    SPROUTING KACHUMBAR

    Turning dull, hard seeds into crunchy, fresh food using just water feels like nothing short of a miracle in a “Jack and the Beanstalk” way. Of course, you don’t need to sprout your own, as supermarkets, health food shops, and Asian supermarkets have already done that...

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