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A succulent curried beef dish that is made with seedless raisins and sliced apples while served over hot rice.

A delicious and hearty couscous stew that has several kinds of winter vegeta bles, chickpeas and dried apricots, raisins is tossed with cinnamon, paprika and cumin to spice up the flavor.

This bean soup sports a colorful mixture of vegetables and rich spices reminiscent of Mexican cuisine. It tastes even better after a night in the refrigerator. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips and low- fat sour cream, if desired.

Add some sophistication to dinner with this succulent chicken dish made with savory mushrooms and burgundy wine.