Eastern-Style Mulligatawny Soup

This is the recipe from Shalimar Restaurant in Albany, NY. It is amazing. Enjoy this soup with some vegetable samosas and cheese naan bread. As with most soups, the longer you cook it, the more flavorful it is. Also, this soup is better when its a little thicker rather than watery.

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Red Lentil Burgers

Red lentils are my favorite. I was craving something lentil-y and found a recipe that was just what i wanted after I changed it up a little. I topped them with cherry tomatoes and garlic sprouts. I will totally make this again, it was so amazing!

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Pico de Gallo with Cabbage (Mexican Coleslaw)

It took a while to get this perfected so it tastes just like our favorite Mexican restaurant. This is a great change up to the ordinary chips and salsa. It goes great with chips or as a quesadilla topping. It’s different from your typical Mexican fare, but it is fantastic. This is a pretty forgiving recipe and you can adjust ingredients to your liking. You can add more cilantro, onion or jalapeno depending on your tastes. You can eat this right away but it is best after you have given the flavors an hour or two to blend. For those that don’t like it too hot, La Costena® brand makes a great pickled jalapeno that has lots of flavor and not too much heat.

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Quick ‘n’ Easy Carrot Slaw

I’ve changed my Nana’s original Southern carrot slaw recipe to be a little healthier, but it’s still quick, easy, and delicious! Sometimes, instead of grating my carrots, after I peel them, I continue to use the peeler to make long strands.

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LaWanna’s Mango Salsa on Tilapia Fillets

A delicious fruity salsa topping to serve over fish or chicken, from a friend in Florida. I always use whatever that I have left in a mixed greens salad the next day. Use any kind of fish — I use tilapia or salmon. The fish may also be grilled, which is what I prefer. If I can’t find a good fresh pineapple, I will use canned pineapple tidbits.

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Sweet and Sour Asparagus

This is great at a picnic when you have tired of all the same old salads. Very versatile, you can serve it cold or room temperature. You can certainly chop up the asparagus, but I found that it always overcooks. I like the presentation of the long spears on a nice white platter. This goes great with a platter of sliced baked ham and some potato salad or with hamburgers and hot dogs. Enjoy!

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