Bite Size Samosas with Apple Chutney

Makes 20 Samosas
Apple Chutney
Ingredients
6 tart apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
1¼ (inch) pieces fresh ginger root, peeled
1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Directions
In a saucepan, mix the apples, onion, ginger, vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, white pepper, [...]

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Eggplant Dip

Serves 6
Ingredients
1-2 globe eggplants (totalling 2 lbs), peeled and coarsely chopped
2 red onions, coarsely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 garlic clobes, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
Juice of one lemon – about 2½ tablespoons
2-3 tablespoons roasted tahini (sesame paste)
¼ cup chopped parsley (set aside some for garnish)
¼ cup of walnuts, [...]

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Indian Style Tart

Serves 6-8
Tart Dough

Ingredients
2½ cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter with two forks or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water (1 tablespoon at a time), mix [...]

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Spiced Mini Lamb Burgers with Lemon Aioli

Serves 4
Lemon Aioli

Ingredients
1 raw extra-large egg yolk
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
1½ cups lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
Directions
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the egg yolks, mustard and process until smooth.
Add the lemon juice and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the [...]

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Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Serves 6
Ingredients
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 teaspoon garam masala
Kosher salt to taste
Lime wedges
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Rinse and drain the chickpeas and dry by rolling them around in a kitchen towel.
Combine the oil, cumin, cayenne, garam masala and salt in a large bowl. Add chickpeas [...]

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