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Frisée Salad with Persimmons, Dates, and Almonds 5

This unique and flavorful salad blends well with chicken or pasta. Choose squat, round Fuyu persimmons for salads; they are crisp when ripe and hold up well for slicing. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 1 large), divided 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Ajwa dates preserve liver function in cancer patients 4

Most people have recently found an increased interest in alternative medicines for cancer treatment, thanks to rising mortality rates and adverse side effects following chemotherapy and radiotherapy. An alternative believed to possess anti-cancer properties are ajwa dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.). In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, ajwa date extracts were found to […]

Lamb with Dates, Apricots, and Saffron over Couscous

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 (1-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cubed 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange) 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed […]