Serves 8 12 ounces lite tofu 6 cloves garlic 1 cup chopped fresh basil 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger zest of one lemon salt and pepper to taste [...]
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There is a reason why chefs sear spices in oil in order to intensify the aroma of the dish. Most of aroma flavors are “fat soluble.” This means flavor factors are attached to fat particular. If you remember, when we go to a carnival, the food stands usually have onions frying on the grill. We [...]
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This spread is particular to Aleppo, Syria where piquant tastes are appreciated. I use this spread on any dish that call for ketchup. You can mix it with hommous and make very intriguing spread. Serve with toasted pita chips in your next football party. We know walnuts are good for the brain and the heart, [...]
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My grandfather always began his day by swallowing two tablespoons of olive oil. In his last years he lived alone, always taking care of himself, getting his exercise by walking three miles a day. I do not remember him being sick. He died at the age of 96 and his sister lived until she was [...]
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Cauliflower Tagine Serves 6 6 cups cauliflower floret 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 32-ounces can diced tomato or crushed tomato with juice 1 16-ounce can cooked garbanzo beans, drained 4 cloves garlic, mashed 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander 1/2 cup chopped fresh [...]
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When I go into a department store I head right for the cosmetic counter. What used to be a simple stroll through various lipsticks, foundation make-up, now appears to be a visit to a food market. What is being sold now for cosmetics for shoppers are such items as soy extract, grape seed oil, oat [...]
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My grandfather is Syria always began his day by swallowing two tablespoons of olive oil. In his last years he lived alone, always taking care of himself, getting his exercise by walking three miles a day. I do not remember him being sick. He died at the age of 96 and his sister lived until [...]
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