Makes 24 cubes 4      cups non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/2  teaspoon sea salt 1/8  teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8  teaspoon of French oregano 1      tablespoon olive oil 1/4  cup toasted sesame seeds 2      tablespoons black sesame seeds -Place the yogurt in a bowl, add 1/2 cup water,  and the salt. [...]

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Butternut Squash Soup serves 6-8 2        2-pounds butternut squash 2        medium size potato 6        tablespoons olive oil 1         medium onion, finely chopped 1         clove garlic, diced 3        carrots, peeled and diced 3       [...]

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Lentil Salad serves 4-6 1       pound lentil 3      celery stalks, diced 4      scallion, chopped 1      punch Italian parsley, chopped 1      red bell pepper, diced 1      yellow bell pepper, diced 1      teaspoons oregano 1/4 cup lemon juice 6     tablespoons [...]

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Serves 4-6 4       Red bell pepper 1       cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 2      scallions, chopped 1/2  cup crumbled feta cheese 2      tablespoons Dijon mustard 3      tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 3      tablespoons olive oil pinch of cayenne pepper salt to taste [...]

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This a low fat version of this popular dish.  I do not fry the eggplant slices which cut down on the amount of fat in this dish and make it more enjoyable. serves 4-6 3        large eggplants 2        large onions, julienne 1        red bell pepper, cut [...]

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Harak bel-usba-o or Burn Your Finger is one of my favorite dishes.  I think the name came from women burning their fingers trying to drop the dumpling into the boiling lentil stew.   This dish can be eaten hot, room tempreture or cold. My mom used to serve it cold.  She would make it a [...]

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serves 6-8 2       Acorn squash 1        butternut squash 1       12-ounce can pureed pumpkin 4       tablespoons olive oil 1       medium onion, finely chopped 4      celery stalk, chopped 4      carrots, peeled and chopped 1/4   teaspoon crushed red [...]

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