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Archives for September 2009

Family Recipes: Mary Jones’ Shrimp Dish

September 29, 2009 By Laura 9 Comments

As everyone knows by now, I was in Chicago recently to see U2 and generally have fun. While I was gone, my in-laws came to help with the kids. I suggested that while I was gone they make one of John’s favorite dishes growing up, Mary Jones’ Shrimp Dish (OK I made that up–to my… 

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Filed Under: family recipes, seafood

Zchoog Inspired Middle Eastern Hot Sauce on Kofta With Greens

September 27, 2009 By Laura 7 Comments

John has a new colleague at work from Israel. He came over to our house during a work function, and while we were discussing the cookies I had made I sensed that he and his wife enjoyed cooking. I also suspected he could be a goldmine for recipes. In the meantime I had been looking… 

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Filed Under: beef, ground beef, Middle Eastern dishes, sauces

To Try Tuesday, Er Friday?

September 25, 2009 By Laura 2 Comments

Ooops, I totally forgot my new little weekly To Try post around here. D’Oh! I love lemon quick breads and cakes–I can try an endless variety of them. Which is why this Glazed Lemon Bread by Simply Recipes is on my to try list. The honey and cardamom–both subtle–look especially interesting. Apple season is here… 

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Filed Under: to try tuesday

Grilled Vietnamese Marinated Halibut

September 23, 2009 By Laura 8 Comments

I’ve had trouble writing this post. Not just because I have not cooked a lot in the last 2 weeks–I have not–but also it just seems somehow to really shut the door on my U2 adventure. I want that picture of Bono to be the first thing I see when I open my blog! But… 

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Filed Under: fish, seafood, Vietnamese dishes

We Take A Break From Our Regularly Scheduled Programming To Present…. U2!

September 21, 2009 By Laura 11 Comments

OK so some of you may not care about this–some of you have even left me comments indicating you did not care. But others of you want to see the pics and let’s face it, I want to put them up! I love it when Bono sings at the Edge. This picture is cropped a… 

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Filed Under: misc

Frontera Grill, FINALLY! & Arroz con Pollo y Frijoles y Calabacitas (Chicken and Rice with Beans & Zucchini)

September 18, 2009 By Laura 12 Comments

I first started cooking from Rick Bayless cookbooks almost 10 yeas ago (!). I forget how I discovered my first, Mexico One Plate At A Time, but I did at any rate and I loved it. My beans came out perfectly, as did my homemade chorizo. Since then I have acquired all of his books,… 

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Filed Under: beans, Mexican dishes, rice, zucchini

To Try Tuesday Vol. 5

September 16, 2009 By Laura 1 Comment

I am a huge crisp fan. For whatever reason I usually make them with blueberries. However, the minute I saw this Apple Crisp over at Simply Recipes I knew I’d be making it soon. If food porn is the ability of a picture to make your mouth water and your taste buds absolutely crave what… 

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Dishing Out Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

September 14, 2009 By Laura 12 Comments

Have you ever been to a restaurant supply store? I finally had the chance to go over Labor Day weekend and it was paradise for cooks. I seriously could have spent hours in there but unfortunately my children’s patience and my wallet were limiting factors. I found a MUCH cheaper 10 inch nonstick skillet to… 

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Filed Under: chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, cooks' tools

Feta Cheese With Eggs, Peppers, Zucchini, & Tomatoes

September 12, 2009 By Laura 10 Comments

Is there anything more satisfying than pulling together a meal out of semi shriveled vegetables in your fridge, glorious fresh veggies from the garden, a few pantry items you already had on hand, and making a really fast meal that is absolutely devoured by your family? The only disappointing thing about this meal is that… 

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Filed Under: eggs, Middle Eastern dishes, tomatoes, zucchini

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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