Aarti Party Season 2

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Breakfast of Champions Jan 2, 2011 Aarti Sequeira starts the day off in style, with a stellar breakfast.

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Spring Lunch Mar 6, 2011 Aarti Sequeira brings the bright flavors of Spring to your table, year round. Spicy Sticky Lamb Chops get roasted until lightly charred, then served with a sweet and creamy Pea Puree and aromatic Crusty Coriander Potatoes. An elegant meal for company, yet simple enough for a weeknight.

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Down Home Dec 19, 2010 Broccoli Raita Slaw is crunchy, creamy, and studded with dried cranberries and crunchy sliced almonds.

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Fancy Pants Dec 12, 2010 Aarti Sequeira prepares an elegant meal that is perfect for the holidays and special occasions.

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Fight Night Jan 30, 2011 Aarti Sequiera prepares a meal that's easy to enjoy during the ball game, fighting match, or whatever exciting event is on tonight. Bacon-Jalapeno Apple Pop 'Ems are the perfect appetizer, with their bubbly apple-cheese filling, and crispy bacon wrapped around the jalapeno shell. For the main event, Giddy-Up Steak with Onion-Date Compote and spice-dusted Parsnip Chips keep fans going strong.

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Steak for a Song Jan 15, 2011 Aarti Sequeira whips up a meal that's easy on your taste buds ... and your wallet! Greens 'n' Beans pairs wilted kale with creamy white beans in a homemade cilantro pesto. It comes together in a flash, and gets devoured just as quickly! Alongside, Pretzel-Fried Steak is sinfully delicious: crunchy, salty, and aromatic with coriander and cumin, it's even better with sweet and tangy Onion-Mango Gravy. For dessert, Rhubarb-Rosewater Parfait is a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Indian Take Out Feb 27, 2011 Aarti Sequeira brings your favorite Indian dishes into your kitchen, no takeout required!

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Veggie Day Jan 9, 2011 Aarti Sequeira celebrates veggies with a hearty, satisfying meal. Chickpea and Artichoke Masala is fresh and filling, full of tomatoes and warm spices. Alongside, Roasted Root Jumble showcases the natural sweetness of fennel, carrots, and red onion as they roast with lemon slices and crumbled feta cheese. Last but not least, Indian Summer Stew is a hearty pot of pumpkin, coconut, and yellow lentils, finished with a sizzling garlic-mustard oil. This veggie menu is as delicious as it is nutritious.

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Curry 101 Jan 23, 2011 Aarti Sequeira demystifies curry with an easy Beef Vindaloo recipe -- chunks of sirloin are simmered until tender with garlic, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; serrano chile and cayenne pepper make the dish as spicy as you like it. Indian Whole Wheat Griddle Bread will rescue your taste buds with every golden, flaky layer; as extra insurance, Cucumber and Golden Raisin Raita is a cooling salad with a yogurt-mint dressing. Featuring everyday ingredients you already have in your kitchen!

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Friday Fish Night Feb 20, 2011 Aarti Sequeira makes a stellar fish meal for any day of the week. Thai Roasted Green Fish is a whole striped bass, roasted with a cilantro and mint paste. Tomato, Scallion, and Peanut Pulao is a fluffy basmati rice dish fragrant with cardamom pods, cinnamon, and fresh ginger. To round out the meal, Roasted Smoky Cauliflower gets caramelized with cumin and coriander, then served with a dollop of Limey Yogurt.

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Warm Me Up Feb 6, 2011 Aarti Sequeira warms up the house with a pot of Sweet Corn and Chicken Soup, scented with fresh ginger and brimming with sweet corn kernels, shredded chicken, and swirls of egg white. All good soups deserve a sandwich, and Aarti's Hoisin Ham 'n' Cheese is made with tender ham, sliced green apples, and a sweet-spicy pepper jack cheese spread that melts as the sandwich toasts in the pan. Finally, Spiced Hot Chocolate is comforting and sweet, with a hint of curry spice and cardamom...plus plenty of marshmallows!

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Beer Snacks Dec 26, 2010 Fish Tacos feature pan-seared mahi mahi seasoned with coriander and ancho chile powder, piled on warm corn tortillas with garlic-mint mayo, shredded cabbage, and pickled banana peppers. Arayes Lebanese pita snacks baked with a beef and pine nut filling.

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Belly Dance Night Feb 12, 2011 Aarti Sequeira has a party-ready menu that's as easy to make as it is to eat! Pea-lafel Sandwiches are filled with tender pea and mint patties, fried until golden and served in pita pockets with fresh tomato, cucumber, and a drizzle of minty yogurt sauce. On the side, Middle Eastern Fire-Roasted Eggplant dip, made smooth and creamy with charred eggplant, sesame seed paste, and fresh parsley, is a failproof crowdpleaser. Moroccan Carrot Salad is fresh and light, tossed with chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, and bits of roasted lemon in an orange and cumin dressing. To sip, Mint Tea is an elegant refreshment to keep you shimmying all night long.