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The Best Dal Ever

Ingredients 1 cup yellow moong dal or red split lentils 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, grated 5 garlic cloves, sliced ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1 (15-ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes with their juices 1 (13.5-ounce) can reduced fat coconut milk (or feel free to use full-fat if you prefer a richer dal) 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice To garnish: Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish For serving: Naan, flatbread, quinoa, or rice for serving Instructions Place the lentils in a medium bowl and cover them with water. Wash the lentils with your hand, tip out the water, and repeat this process until the water runs clear. Cover the lentils with fresh water and soak 30 minutes to 1 hour (this will al...
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Chocolate Banana Crumb Cake by Ira Gardner

  YIELD:     Serves 9 INGREDIENTS •  1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature  •  3/4 cup granulated sugar  •  1 extra-large egg, at room temperature •  1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract •  1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (3 to 4 very ripe bananas)  •  1/4 cup sour cream  •  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  •  1 teaspoon baking powder  •  3/4 teaspoon baking soda  •  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt For the streusel topping: •  3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed •  1/2 cup all-purpose flour •  1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon •  1/4 teaspoon kosher salt •  4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature •  6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped •  3 tablespoons sliced blanched almonds INSTRUCTIONS •  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flou...
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Chicken Marsala

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Chicken Marsala   Ingredients 1/4 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 4 tablespoons oil 4 tablespoons butter 4 chicken half breasts - boneless, skinless 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup Marsala wine Fresh Parmesan Cheese to Taste 1. In shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper and oregano; stir to blend. 2. In heavy skillet, heat oil and butter until butter melts and mixture bubbles lightly. 3. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour; shake off excess; sauté in pan 2 minutes for the first side or until lightly browned; as you turn chicken, add mushrooms around the chicken pieces. Cook about 2 more minutes, until lightly browned on the second side; stir mushrooms. Once the second side is lightly browned, add wine around the pieces; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. 4. Transfer to plates and serve. Serves 4
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Air fryer Zucchini fries appetizer

  ZUCCHINI FRIES 2 medium zucchini   1/2 cup flour 3 eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil LEMON TARRAGON AIOLI 1 egg 2 cloves garlic minced 1 Tablespoon lemon juice plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup canola oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves INSTRUCTIONS ZUCCHINI FRIES:  Cut the  2 medium zucchini  into sticks no more than 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long. Add the  1/2 cup flour  to a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl whisk the  3 eggs  and season with salt and pepper. In a third shallow bowl, combine the  1/2 cup panko bread crumbs ,  1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs ,  1/4 cup parmesan cheese  and  1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil . Dredge zucchini in flour, then eggs, then Panko mixture. Heat air fryer to 400 degrees. ...
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Shepherd Pie Deluxe

2 lbs. hamburger, seasoned with garlic 1 onion Mashed potato with sour cream 1/2 stick butter 1 can corn and creamed corn 1 pkg. broccoli 6 pieces cheese Fry hamburger, garlic and onion. Put in casserole dish. Add corn, creamed corn, broccoli and layer of cheese. Spread mashed potato on top and dot with butter cut into small pieces. Sprinkle with paprika and pepper. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Options:    Add green peas, carrots, and corn under the mashed potatoes Steam zucchini and celery before adding under the mashed potatoes 
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Cashew nut chicken

¾ cup roasted, unsalted cashews ¼ cup water 2 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ cup hoisin sauce, best quality such as Kikkoman or Lee Kum Kee 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into 1½-in (4-cm) pieces ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 medium cloves garlic, minced 8 scallions, white and green parts separated, sliced into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces 2 tablespoons rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon sesame oil Preheat the oven to 350°F Place the cashews on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside; they will crisp up as they cool. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together the water, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce. Set aside. Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over high heat until very hot. Add half of ...
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Chicken Lo Mein

Ingredients 10 ounces Chinese egg noodles 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced  1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup light soy sauce  2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 carrot , thinly sliced 1/2 cup onion, thinly slice d 1/2 cup cabbage , shredded 1 cup bean sprouts Instructions Cook the egg noodles one minute shy of the directions. Drain and toss with sesame oil in a bowl to coat. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium high heat. Cooked chicken 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the pan and add in the red bell peppers, ginger and garlic and cook them for 1-2 minutes until softened.   In a bowl, mix together the water, soy sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil and oyster sauce then add the mixture into the skillet. Add in the carrot, onion and cabbage and cook for  1-2 minutes...
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