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IRISH BEEF STEW

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Irish beef stew's two secret ingredients are stout and red wine. Loaded with vegetables, this make-ahead stew is comforting when the weather is cool and a great meal to celebrate your inner Irish on St. Patrick's Day.

FRENCH ONION SOUP

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Classic French onion soup is always a winner. Learn the key step to making exceptional French onion soup.

THAI CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP

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One of many easy Thai recipes, this chicken coconut soup is seriously fragrant and delicious. Better yet, it takes just a few minutes to make.

GRILLED ARTICHOKES

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The secret to making great grilled artichokes at home is steaming them until they are al dente. The secret to making finger-licking great grilled artichokes is marinating them overnight before you put them on the grill.

LENTIL TABBOULEH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATES

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A fusion dish of French de Puy lentils and Middle Eastern tabbouleh ingredients is a fusion of some of my favorite ingredients. I add fresh pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses for a flavor pop that contrasts with the earthy lentils.

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH POMEGRANATE AND MINT

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Brussel sprouts, pomegranates, mint and lemon combine to make an incredibly healthful and flavorful vegetable dish.

CHICKEN, CHILE AND TOMATILLO SOUP

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A smokey chicken soup, full of roasted peppers, chiles and tomatillos is perfect for a cold winter's night.

LEEK, POTATO AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Leek and potato soup, a French soup with humble beginnings makes for a comforting and satisfying meal. In this version we add asparagus for a little extra color, flavor and nutrition.

TOMATO, BASIL AND FETA BRUSCHETTA

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Bruschetta is one of those perfect foods. It is healthy, quick, versatile and inexpensive to make. It can be eaten as an appetizer or as an entire meal. It makes a great Meatless Monday meal to reduce your carbon footprint. I can't think of anything but good things when it comes to bruschetta.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH OTTOLENGHI