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Brahaman Chicken from India You don't have to use this variety in these delicious sandwiches! This is a Bon Appetit recipe that we came across in one of my daughter's cookbooks. It delivers on so many levels, first of which is extreme flavor. It's easy and can be made ahead, so we had it last weekend when we were spending most of our time watching football playoffs. (Hey, someone's gotta do it!) Tandoori Chicken Sandwiches Ingredients Sandwiches 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 12 slices sourdough bread Indian mayonnaise 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced 3 tablespoons chopped onion 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1/2 cup mayonnaise For Sandwiches: Step 1 Arrange bon

Once again we have the playoffs coming and once again I bring you this popcorn that will delight anyone who enjoys a little spice with their popcorn crunch. This came from Gourmet long, long ago. It doesn't look any different from regular popcorn as people found out at the Christmas party that I brought it to. I tried to warn everyone but all night people kept coming up to me and saying, "What did you do to that popcorn?" Granted. that doesn't sound like a positive reaction but almost everyone asked for the recipe. After a very long delay, here it is! Hot Pepper Popcorn Step 1: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco 2-1/2 quarts unsalted popcorn In a small saucepan melt butter with Tabasco and drizzle it over popcorn in a large baking pan, tossing well. Step 2: 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne In a small bowl combine salt and cayenne, sprinkle the mixture over popcorn, tossing it. Bake popcorn in a preheated 300-degree oven, stirring once or twice f

Believe it or not this is from an Italian cookbook. Be sure to use good canned tuna in this. That means Albacore Tuna. I also could see using chunks of sauteed fresh tuna. My family would like either. However, the canned tuna makes it a midweek meal because I don't have to get fresh fish. TUNA RISOTTO Step 1: 1 onion, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups Arborio rice   Sauté onion until softened. Add rice and cook until well coated with oil. Step 2: 1 teaspoon salt 1/2  cup dry white wine 6 cups chicken stock   Add salt and wine and cook, stirring, until wine is absorbed. Add stock and cook risotto-style (adding 1/2 cup stock at a time and stirring until absorbed). I tend to add 4 cups of stock, let it get absorbed by simmering, and then add the rest of the stock the "right" way. Its not "proper" but gets the same creamy effect and I can use that initial simmering time to make salad and dressing, etc. Step 3: 12 ounces canned tuna, drained, broken int