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    Fragrant Vegetable Stew with Corn Dumplings

    Fragrant Vegetable Stew with Corn Dumplings

    This is one of my most treasured recipes, and one that my stepdaughter asks me to make for her when she wants a special treat. Buttery corn dumplings top clove-scented vegetables to make this a wonderfully fragrant and colorful stew. The dumplings take only a few...
    Curried Red Lentil Soup

    Curried Red Lentil Soup

    This soup is quick and easy to prepare and is one of my favorites. The red lentils (actually tiny orange lentils) turn a golden color when cooked and have a rich, buttery flavor. If you have the red lentils and spices on hand, this is a fine soup to prepare on a...
    Cream of Fennel Soup

    Cream of Fennel Soup

    This is a smooth and creamy soup with a mild anise flavor. The fennel that is usually available in this country is the variety known as finocchio, or Florence fennel. It has a large bulbous root with long stalks and feathery leaves. It can be eaten raw (in salads, for...
    Cold Yogurt Cucumber Soup

    Cold Yogurt Cucumber Soup

    This Turkish soup is ideal for a summer meal because no cooking is involved and it is so refreshing and satisfying. It is also wonderful served as a first course to a Middle Eastern meal. Do use fresh dill if you can get it; it really defines the dish. SERVES 4 AS A...
    Cold Cucumber and Watercress Soup

    Cold Cucumber and Watercress Soup

    This classic French soup gets its body from the silkiness of the pured cucumbers and its kick from the peppery watercress. This soup becomes more flavorful as time passes, so don’t hesitate to make it 24 to 48 hours in advance. SERVES 4 TO 6 AS A FIRST COURSE 2...