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During her childhood, says food writer Monica Bhide, the whistle of the pressure cooker always signaled that a comforting lentil dish would be on the dinner table. But you don't need a pressure cooker to make these protein-packed, flavorful dishes.

During this season of the public television series "Primal Grill With Steven Raichlen," the grilling guru goes global, with 40 new recipes inspired by his travels around the world. Recipes include Balinese lemongrass prawns and Brazilian fogo de chao (campfire barbecue), South Africa's fiery piri piri chicken wings, Spain’s salt-grilled chuleton (rib-steak) and Thai-inspired grilled bananas for dessert.

Primal Grill With Steven Raichlen: Gaucho Grill

Airs Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 12 p.m. on KPBS TV

Frank Wallace, who is unemployed, displays a sign during a vigil in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Unemployment Project and other organizations gathered to draw attention to federal unemployment benefits that are scheduled to expire.

Expiration Of Benefits Takes Toll On Unemployed

With Washington focused on deficit reduction, there's a lot less political support for extending unemployment benefits for Americans who remain out of work. Some people who have lost their benefits say they've changed their outlook on jobs and government aid.

A Hispanic worker harvests bulbs at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, Calif. The debate in Washington continues over whether to create a temporary guest worker program for immigrants wishing to find work in the United States. Meanwhile, critics such as Rep. George Miller (D-CA) say there isn't enough oversight for an H2 guest-worker program that already exists.

Corruption Leads to Deep Debt for Guest Workers

More than 100,000 temporary workers come to the United States each year; they pay a battery of fees to recruiters who place them in low-wage jobs. Critics say the system is ripe for abuse; immigration bills in Congress would do little to change that.

Green Jacket Auction Halted After Augusta National Asserts Ownership

The Masters Tournament is still a month away, but the green jackets that grace the winners' shoulders are already in the news, thanks to a lawsuit over a proposed auction of a former champion's jacket.

Seven Pounds

Will Smith in Seven Pounds (Columbia Pictures)

Cinema Junkie by Beth Accomando

Bangkok Dangerous

Contemporary Ensemble NOISE Performs in Studio

San Diego is home to an ensemble tirelessly devoted to modern music. They are called NOISE and this year they are launching a festival of modern music featuring composers and performers from around th

Madagascar 2 a Fitting Sequel Says Teen Critic

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Dreamworks)

Questions Surround Confession in Ramsey Case

A teacher named John Mark Karr says he was responsible for the death of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey in 1996. Now in Thai custody, Karr is expected to be returned to the U.S. for further investigation. Colorado authorites have been guarded in their comments about Karr's arrest.

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