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MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Escape To Shape – Marrakech may have past, but the craving for the unique and exotic flavors of Moroccan cuisine still lingers. Thanks to The Single Gourmet Online we can reproduce the flavors at home- quickly, easily & healthily!

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Ingredients (serves 1):

1-2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon harissa*
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Pinch paprika
Pinch cumin
1 small clove garlic, optional
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste
*Harissa can be found at many specialty markets across the country.

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, boil water to blanch carrots. Add carrots and cook slightly, about 5 minutes (cook longer if you want them a little softer). Drain under cold water and pat dry. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine oil, harissa, lemon juice, paprika, cumin and garlic (if using).
3. In a medium bowl, toss carrots with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Toss with cilantro and serve.


MOULES MARINIERE by The Single Gourmet Online

Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Inspired by our upcoming Escape To Napa Valley, California, The Single Gourmet Online once again provides us with a simple, delicious and healthy dish, perfect for one! This classic French dish is full of flavor, especially when you use some of the best California ingredients- a good Napa Valley white wine and some delicious San Francisco sourdough bread for dipping!
Ingredients (serves 1):
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
3/4 pound mussels, well-rinsed & beards removed
1/2 cup white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt- to taste
Freshly ground black pepper – to taste
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
Sourdough bread for serving
Directions:
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots & cook for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic & cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add mussels & increase heat to high.
- When mussels start to open, add wine, lemon juice, thyme & bay leaf. Season with salt & pepper & bring to a boil.
- Cover & cook until all muscles open up, about 7-10 minutes.
- Take mussels off heat & discard and unopened ones. Remove stems from thyme & stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with crusty sourdough bread for dipping.
- Enjoy!

Photo by: James Padilla