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  • Basmati Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds

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    Bright yellow, studded with dried fruit and almonds, and scented with cumin, cinnamon and turmeric — this recipe will remind you of someplace exotic you’d like to travel far far away.

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  • Chicken Thighs Braised with Dried Fruits, Shallots and Bay

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    Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 10 bay leaves 4 large shallots cut into ¾ inch rounds 2/3 cup red wine 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 dates halved 8 dried apricots or plums, halved Instructions: Rinse and pat chicken dry.  Season well with salt and pepper. In a Dutch […]

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  • Chicken Stew with Olives and Lemon

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    Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs patted dry 2 tablespoons flour 1 ½ teaspoons each salt and pepper Olive oil 2 garlic cloves minced 1 tablespoon capers, drained and minced Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon ½ cup white wine 1 ¾ cup chicken broth 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut […]

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  • Chicken Salad Riviera

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    Ingredients: Salad 1 20 ounce can pineapple chunks 1 ½ pounds chicken, cooked and chunked ½ cup frozen peas, thawed ½ cup sliced celery ½ cup raisins ½ cup toasted slivered almonds 3 tablespoons sliced green onion Salad greens Sunny Dressing 1 minced garlic clove 1/3 cup mayo 1/3 sour cream 1 teaspoon ground coriander […]

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  • Chicken Provencale With Star Anise

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    Ingredients: 1 ten ounce package pearl onions 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 chicken drumsticks 6 boneless chicken thighs 3 six ounce packages crimini mushrooms, quartered 4 whole star anise 2 bay leaves 10 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cups dry white wine 6 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise 4 to 5 cups chicken broth […]

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  • Chicken Pinchitos with simple Aioli

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    Ingredients: For the Pinchitos 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thigh 4 cloves garlic, chopped ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon mild curry powder ½ teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon thyme Freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice For the Aioli 6 cloves garlic crushed ½ cup […]

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  • Chicken Pilau

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    Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons oil 1 whole chicken breast, about 10 ounces cut into cubes 1 cup rice 1/3 cup raisins 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 17 ounce can apricot halves 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons Sherry Chicken Broth Instructions: Sauté onions […]

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  • Chicken Normandy

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    Ingredients: Spice Essence 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme 6 ounces thick cut bacon, diced Other 4-6 boneless, skinless thighs each cut into three pieces ¼ cup flour ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onions ½ cup Calvados 1 cup apple […]

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  • Chicken Biryani

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    Ingredients: 10 cardamom pods, preferably green, smashed with a chef’s knife 1 cinnamon stick 1 piece fresh ginger about 2 inches long, cut into ½ inch coins ½ teaspoon cumin seed 3 quarts water Salt 8 bone-in chicken thighs Black pepper 3 tablespoons butter 2 medium onions, sliced thin 2 medium jalapeno chilies, seeded and […]

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  • Spicy Green Chile Chicken Sausage

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    Ingredients 3 pounds dark chicken meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup chopped garlic 3 shallots, chopped ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 4 to 5 jalapeño peppers, chopped 4 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, well drained 3 teaspoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons tequila Instructions Place all ingredients listed in a large […]

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