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Sweet Lentil Soup with Asparagus Tips

SUBMITTED BY: NEHAIGHT
PROVIDED BY: Chex Gluten Free Canada

Lentils are simmered with roasted garlic and red bell pepper, carrot, onion, asparagus tips and peas and seasoned with curry powder, marmalade and saffron in this thick, sweet soup.

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Mamacita's Mexican Rice

Submitted by: Armi

Home Town: Fremont, California, USA

Living In: Brentwood, California, USA

This quick and easy Mexican rice dish pan-fries white rice, onion, and garlic followed by simmering with chicken broth and tomatoes for a Mexican-inspired side dish.

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Kashmiri Lamb

Submitted by: The Gnome

Home Town: Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.

Living In: Bath, Somerset, England, U.K.

This lamb curry features green and red chiles, dried coconut, and almonds in a saffron-yogurt sauce. It's an example of the rich cooking style of Kashmir, worthy of the Moghul emperors--or your dinner guests! Serve it with basmati rice or crusty breads.

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Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice and Chicken

Submitted by: EmiratiWife2010

Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio, USA

Fragrant basmati rice is topped with chicken pieces cooked in a tomato sauce with aromatic spices, and garnished with toasted slivered almonds in this authentic recipe.

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Pan Fried Eggplant with Saffron Mayonnaise

Submitted by: Talking Head

Home Town: Nasik, Maharashtra, India

Living In: Sterling, Virginia, USA

These mouth watering eggplant rolls can be served as tapas or as a side dish. Serve alongside a crusty bread for a hearty appetizer.

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Saffron Mussel Bisque

Submitted by: MARBALET

Mussels cooked in white wine are incorporated into this chicken stock based bisque seasoned with fenugreek and saffron.

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Mediterranean Seafood Medley

Submitted by: IMANKAY

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Here's an exotic, gourmet dish that will impress everyone. Fennel and shellfish are steamed with an herbed saffron broth, and served along with seared sea bass fillets. It takes some effort to prepare, but your guests will never forget this meal!