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Toasted Coconut Rice

Your sense of Smell comes into play when toasting the cardamom and coconut, and sauteing the garlic, as each ingredient releases its unique fragrance to indicate that it has cooked enough. 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups long – grain rice…

Haricots Verts, Radish, and Watercress Salad

Haricots verts is French for green beans and refers to a short, slim, tender kind of green bean. If you can’t find them, substitute regular green beans, and cook them just a little longer. You can steam the beans up to three days ahead. 3 pounds haricots verts, trimmed 4 cups trimmed watercress 1 cup…