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Chicken Tikka Masala Indian Meal
My husband introduced me to Indian food when we first started dating. It was love at first bite. I believe my first was The Clay Oven in Portland, Maine, soon followed by forays into Indian Row in New York City. When we moved to California, we went to Kulbir’s India Palace in Alameda faithfully for…
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Aloo Gobi
Aloo Gobi is one of those dishes I’ve enjoyed in lunch buffets at Indian Restaurants, but don’t usually order as an entree for dinner. It’s unassuming and understated, not as much star power as the tandooris or the tikka masalas. When it comes to home cooking, though, Aloo Gobi wins because I can make it…
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Honey Lemon Ginger Tea
It’s a lifesaver. Ginger is known to alleviate headaches, stomach aches, nausea and many other pains. In addition, raw honey is an antibacterial elixir and lemon is rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. Here’s the recipe for Honey Lemon Ginger Tea (or Ginger Lemonade, if you like it cold): sliced organic ginger…
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Gingerbread Cookies
It’s the afternoon before Christmas Eve, and my 8-year-old daughter is itching for something to do. Presents are wrapped. Too early for a movie. We turn into Cookie Monsters and bake up a batch of Gingerbread Cookies! Ingredients: 3/4 cup (or 1 1/2 sticks) organic butter 3/4 cups organic brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1…