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Archives for January 2010

Tahitian Vanilla Cupcakes With Valrhona White Chocolate "Dreamy Creamy" Frosting

January 29, 2010 By Laura 17 Comments

Tahitian Vanilla Cupcakes With Valrhona White Chocolate “Dreamy Creamy” Frosting

Yes I am still sick. Same apologies for typos and photos (and the photos, by the way, were oddly blue–everything that was white turned blue and I have no idea how to fix it and somehow am lacking the energy to care much honestly). Anyway, these cupcakes were outstanding and they have a funny story… 

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Filed Under: cupcakes

Braised Sweet and Spicy Chicken Over….

January 27, 2010 By Laura 10 Comments

Braised Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Rice, couscous, whatever. That part is up to you. 🙂 I was sick when I made this and am sick while I am typing this. That means a few things. You know it was easy. You know it was good (if I am bothering to type it up). You should forgive any typos. I hope… 

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Filed Under: chicken, chickpeas, fruit, pineapple

Chocolate Salami

January 25, 2010 By Laura 30 Comments

Chocolate Salami. Say it with me, Chocolate. Salami. If your mouth is not watering you either really hate chocolate or you don’t like salami. At first I thought “Wow! Chocolate and salami! Well, if they can do bacon and chocolate, why not salami? What? It is a rolled chocolate log full of going stale bits… 

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Filed Under: candy, chocolate, cookies, hazelnuts, Holiday and Christmas Cookies, misc. dessert Tagged With: chocolate, chocolate salami, confections, cookies, holiday leftovers, leftovers, nuts

Maple Chipotle Pork Tenderloin With Green Chili Stew

January 24, 2010 By Laura 5 Comments

This is one of those dishes where my photographs are not doing it justice. As far as I am concerned, it is restaurant worthy–but between a hungry family and my own lack of imagination, the right set up did not occur to me. Believe me when I say you should make this the next time… 

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Filed Under: pork, southwestern, stews, tomatillos

Make Ahead Blueberry Breakfast Casserole

January 22, 2010 By Laura 13 Comments

Make Ahead Blueberry Breakfast Casserole is perfect for Christmas as well as lazy weekend mornings.

Make Ahead Blueberry Breakfast Casserole is delicious and can be made with frozen blueberries, thus bringing a taste of summer to any special morning, whether it be Christmas, Easter or just a relaxed weekend brunch with family or friends. I have made this recipe several times, so in December 2015 I decided to update the… 

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Filed Under: blueberries, breakfast, casseroles, eggs, oranges Tagged With: berry, blueberries, bread, breakfast, brunch, casserole, cream cheese, eggs, make ahead

M&M Peanut Butter Shortbread Bars

January 20, 2010 By Laura 6 Comments

One of the things about having a food blog, is that your blogging skills improve over time. Especially your photography (who knew you were not ‘sposed to use a flash? I sure did not!). So even though I have shared this recipe before, I am going to share it again, because many fo you were… 

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Filed Under: bar cookies, cookies, peanut butter

To Try Tuesday

January 19, 2010 By Laura 3 Comments

So as some of you may remember, I discovered carmelitas this year. And completely and totally fell in love with them. I have not made them since–despite actually dreaming about them I am mortified to say–because holy cow they were so very, well, bad for you. Like many great desserts. So when I saw that… 

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Hummus & Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip

January 18, 2010 By Laura 8 Comments

Middle Eastern dips with pita chips

If 2009 was the Year of Indian Food (and I think it was–I definitely spent this past year learning oodles about Indian food, not that I am done yet), I predict 2010 will be the Year of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean Food. We just cannot get enough of it lately. First I made those pita wraps. Then… 

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Filed Under: chickpeas, Dips, Middle Eastern dishes, tahini

Garlic, White Bean and Chorizo Stew With Spinach and Sherry Vinegar

January 17, 2010 By Laura 16 Comments

Garlic, White Bean & Chorizo Stew With Spinach and Sherry Vinegar is a warming bowl of soup that translates to a comfort food dinner!

Garlic, White Bean and Chorizo Stew With Spinach and Sherry Vinegar is the perfect example of just a few quality ingredients leading to a delicious meal. I made this dish a second time in November 2015 and updated the photos. This recipe was definitely outside of my comfort zone. As some of you know, I… 

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Filed Under: beans, sausage, soup, Spanish cuisine, spinach, stews Tagged With: beans, chorizo, garlic, sausage, sherry vinegar, soup, Spanish, stew, white beans

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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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