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Sorghum Salad with Carrots and Dandelion Greens

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It's all about layering flavors in this colorful company-worthy salad: a garlicky sumac yogurt sauce is spread on the plate, then topped with chewy sorghum, roasted carrots, blanched dandelion greens, and delicate celery leaves. 1 hour 20 mins 20 mins Serves  4 to 6 TOTAL TIME PREP YIELD INGREDIENTS 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces 6 cloves garlic, skins on 1 dried bay leaf 3 sprigs thyme 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Bertolli Rich Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1.5 L $12.99 for 1 item thru 06/03 Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces dandelion greens, cut into 3-inch pieces 1 cup Greek yogurt DANNON Light & Fit Light Non-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt 5.3 Oz 4 pack $6.00 for 2 item thru 06/20 1/4 teaspoon ground sumac 1 cup Cooked Sorghum Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving 1/4 cup celery leaves, for serving DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss carrots, ...

Lunch Box-Worthy Falafel Kebabs

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55 mins Prep: 25 mins, Cook: 30 mins Yield: 4 Servings Kebabs are basically Middle Eastern dishes that were once based on grilled meat and vegetables that were threaded on skewers. But these days those skewers can be filled with a wide variety of foods for delicious combinations and a fun presentation. Instead of the traditional falafel sandwich in a pita, why not grill or roast vegetables and serve them on skewers along with the falafel balls? It's a tasty and healthy idea that would make for a fun  lunch box  item when the kids go back to school. Just pack up a little tahini sauce to drizzle over top and enjoy! Ingredients For the Falafel: 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 onion, peeled 2 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (or parsley) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup  all purpose  flour Optional: Pinch of red pepp...

Peking Turkey Wraps

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Salty-sweet and full of fresh crunch, these wraps are a tasty way to pack in a serving of vegetables that the kids are sure to love. Yield Serves 4 (serving size: 1 wrap) Ingredients 1 large carrot, peeled  1/2 (12-inch) English cucumber  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided  1/4 teaspoon sugar  4 (4-ounce) turkey cutlets  3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  4 (8-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas  2 green onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces  4 teaspoons hoisin sauce How to Make It Step 1 Shave carrot and cucumber into ribbons using a vegetable peeler; discard seeds and cores. Place carrot, cucumber, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a medium bowl; toss to combine. Step 2 Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub both sides of turkey with oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place turkey in pan; grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Let st...

Tajine el Bey

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Tajine el Bey is a delicious and refined variant of Tunisian tajine. It consists of 3 pranks mounted separately to compose a layer of meat, a spinach based and the last floor made of ricotta, representing the 3 colors of the  Bey  of Tunis. Cuisine:   North African, Tunisian Servings : 8  people Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time  1 hr Total Time  1 hr 30 mins Ingredients For the meat layer 1   lb   beef   ,  ground 2   onions   ,  grated 3   cloves   garlic   ,  pressed 2   oz.   cheese   (e.g. mozzarella), grated 4   eggs   ,  beaten ½   teaspoon   ground cumin ½   teaspoon   tabel   (Tunisian spice blend) 3   tablespoons   olive oil For the spinach layer 10   oz.   fresh  spinach   ,  rinsed, drained and finely chopped, 2   tablespoons   butter 2   egg y...

Rabanada (Brazilian French Toast)

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Brazilian French Toast ( rabanada ) is a dessert or afternoon snack soaked in flavored milk, coated in beaten eggs, fried, and sprinkled with sugar-cinnamon. Cuisine:   Brazilian, Latin American, Vegetarian Servings :  24   rabanadas Prep Time  20 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 40 mins Ingredients 24   slices   stale French baguette (about 1½ baguette )   ,  ¾-inch thick 2   cups   whole milk 1   tablespoon   pure vanilla extract ½ to ¾   cup   granulated sugar 4   large  eggs   ,  lightly beaten and homogeneous Vegetable oil   (for frying) ½   cup   sugar 1   tablespoon   ground cinnamon Honey   ,  maple syrup (optional) Instructions Line a large baking sheet with a double layer of paper towel. Set aside. Divide bread slices between 2 large, shallow baking dishes, arranging them in one single layer each. In a jar...

Chicken Tagine with Pine-nut Couscous

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Most people think of traditional Moroccan tagines as being long-simmered lamb dishes. When prepared with quick-cooking chicken thighs, they're actually relatively fast to make. Fragrant spices give this dish vibrant layers of flavor, and the cooked-down dried fruits create a silken richness. Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Total Time 1 Hour 20 Mins Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil  6 bone-in chicken thighs (with skin)  1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)  4 large garlic cloves, minced  1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1 teaspoon ground turmeric  1 teaspoon ground coriander  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed  2 small dried red chiles, such as  arbol   1 teaspoon salt  15 dried apricots, halved  15 pitted prunes, halved  4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth  5 fresh fla...

Chocolate Yule Log (BÛCHE DE NOËL)

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Yule log (Bûche de Noël) is the famous traditional Christmas dessert. It consists of a rolled cake filled and topped with cream, traditionally chocolate. Cuisine:   French, Vegetarian Servings :  8   people Prep Time  2 hrs 30 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 3 hrs 5 mins Ingredients For the cake 9   egg yolks ⅔   cup   caster sugar 5   egg whites ⅔   cup   flour   ,  sifted For the chocolate buttercream 1⅓   cup   unsalted  butter   ,  softened 4/5   cup   caster sugar 2   eggs 2   egg yolks 3½   oz.   chocolate   (50% cocoa or more, to taste) ¼   cup   water For the syrup 2   cups   water 1   cup   caster sugar ⅓   cup   liquor   (rum or kirsch, and/or flavoring of choice) Instructions Cake Preheat oven to 450 F. Separate egg yolks from whit...