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Topic: Beans and Legumes
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Border bunglers: 10 odd smuggling attempts foiled by US agents
Drugs are just a few of the illegal products – from the exotic to the mundane – that people attempt to sneak across the US-Mexico border everyday. Here are 10 examples of creative ways people tried to sneak something past Customs.
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15 recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the start of America's season of eating outdoors. Typically, that means food that is either grilled or packed into portable containers and served cold. From the Monitor's archives, here is a list of 15 recipes – some exotic, some traditional, and all delectable – to help you prepare for your next picnic, barbecue, or day at the beach.
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Wilted swiss chard with pine nuts and oranges
A salad to satisfy spring cravings.
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Fresh fava puree and garlicky sauteed chicory
Fava beans are in full swing right now making it the perfect time for this fresh spring appetizer.
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Meatless Monday: Masoor dal with cumin seed oil
A delicious Indian dish, ready to go in 20 minutes.
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Border bunglers: 10 odd smuggling attempts foiled by US agents
Drugs are just a few of the illegal products – from the exotic to the mundane – that people attempt to sneak across the US-Mexico border everyday. Here are 10 examples of creative ways people tried to sneak something past Customs.
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Meatless Monday: Cumin-scented quinoa with beets and curried chickpeas
Curried chickpeas go very nicely with the nutty, beet-sweetened quinoa. Top it off with a spoonful of yogurt or raita.
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Meatless Monday: Winter squash and bean stew
A hearty bean and squash stew that will last throughout the week.
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Meatless Monday: Moroccan tagine
Tagines in Moroccan cuisine are slow-cooked stews braised at low temperatures.
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Pork chops with chickpeas and spinach
Chickpeas and spinach bring big health benefits to this hearty one-pan meal. Cumin, chili powder, garlic and onion bring big flavor.
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Meatless Monday: Curried green lentil soup with raita
Curried lentil soup to warm up on a cold day.
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Stocking your 'real food' kitchen
Tips for cost savings and what to store in your pantry and 'fridge.
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Meatless Monday: A vegan dinner party
Chickpea patties, lemon rice, and green bean mallum make a balanced and tasty meal.
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The Simple Dollar
What's the value of canning your own beans?
Store-bought canned beans are cheap to begin with, so doing the canning yourself won't save you much. But home-canned products will probably be of better quality.
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Cookbook review: 'The Bonne Femme Cookbook'
Shrimp roasted with garlic, scallions, and tarragon atop French green lentils is just one of many quintessentially French meals in 'The Bonne Femme Cookbook' by Wini Moranville.
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Palestinian cooks know that pizazz doesn't always mean better food
At an annual Palestinian cooking competition, the most successful competitors know that more spices and fancier ingredients don't always translate to more success.
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Meatless Monday: Rustic spinach salad with roasted red pepper
A crunchy, sweet, salty, sour, and spicy good-for-you salad.
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Pilgrims eat free at India's Golden Temple
Pilgrims and visitors to the Golden Temple, the holiest site in Sikhism, receive a free vegetarian meal in honor of the religion's founder's practice of feeding the poor.
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Meatless Monday: Israeli cous cous salad
Combine cous cous with toasted walnuts and feta cheese for a filling salad.
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Summer sandwich: Falafel on a roll
Make a summer sandwich of falafel in pita, tortilla, or on a bun.
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Meatless Monday: Barley and bean salad
A salad so hearty and quick even a frantic mom of three has time to mix this up.
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Italy's frutta heaven
Fresh produce is such a staple of Italy's cuisine, it's easy to eat vegan and thrive there.
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15 recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the start of America's season of eating outdoors. Typically, that means food that is either grilled or packed into portable containers and served cold. From the Monitor's archives, here is a list of 15 recipes – some exotic, some traditional, and all delectable – to help you prepare for your next picnic, barbecue, or day at the beach.
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Kicked-up hot dogs
Four variations for turning an ordinary hot dog into a tasty delight.
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Blood sausage with lentils
Blood sausage, boudin noir, is a dark sausage widely enjoyed by Europeans.
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Meatless Monday: Moroccan lentil salad
A lentil salad with the bright flavors of spicy peppers and lime.
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Meatless Monday: Asian veggie burgers
Homemade veggie burgers offer abundant opportunity to experiment with flavors and textures.








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