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Archives for December 2013

Parsi Gosht Ni Curry (Parsi Beef Curry)

December 30, 2013 By Laura 1 Comment

Parsi Gosht Ni Curry (Parsi Beef Curry) is a hearty, warming stew perfect for winter and perfect for holiday meals with its rich, peanut-thickened sauce, indulgent potatoes (because it is served on rice) and focus on beef. Amazon affiliate links were used in this post but only to link to items I would be discussing… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, curry, Indian recipes, peanuts, potatoes Tagged With: beef, beef chuck, chutney, curry, Holidays, Indian, lamb substitute, nut thickened, nuts, Parsi, peanut thickened, peanuts, potatoes, stew meat

Mixed Fish Lentil Curry with Apple Pomegranate Relish

December 26, 2013 By Laura 2 Comments

Curried Red Lentils and Split Peas with Mixed White Fish and an Apple Pomegranate Relish

Mixed Fish Lentil Curry with Apple Pomegranate Relish is the perfect after holidays dish, as it is warming and vibrant but not heavy or rich. Amazon affiliate links were used in this post, but only to link to items I would be discussing and linking to anyway. Belated Merry Christmas! I always think maybe I… 

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Filed Under: apples, cookbooks, curry, dal, dried fruit, fish, lentils, lime, pomegranate, reviews, salsas, seafood Tagged With: apples, cod, curry, fish, hake, halibut, lentils, mahi mahi, pomegranate, raisins, red lentils, relish, split lentils, yellow split peas

Potato Chip Oven Brittle

December 23, 2013 By Laura 5 Comments

Oven Brittle Topped with potato Chips and Rice Krispies

Potato Chip Oven Brittle are an easy, fun and unusual twist on brittle, and highly addictive to boot. Affiliate links were used in this post, but only to link to items I would be discussing and linking to within the context of this post anyway. I swear I meant to have a savory dish for… 

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Filed Under: bar cookies, brittle, candy Tagged With: brittle, candy, cereal, chips, Holidays, oven brittle, potato chips, puffed rice cereal, rice krispies

Cocoa Peppermint Cookie Bark: Creative Cookie Exchange

December 17, 2013 By Laura 11 Comments

Cocoa cookie drizzled with bittersweet and white chocolates and topped with crushed candy canes

Cocoa Peppermint Cookie Bark is a play on traditional chocolate bark, but make with crispy cocoa cookies instead. Perfect for the holidays and your Christmas cookie tray! Keep reading to check out everyone else’s fabulous peppermint cookie creations from Creative Cookie Exchange. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I… 

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Filed Under: bar cookies, blog events, chocolate, cookies, Holiday and Christmas Cookies, mint chocolate Tagged With: #CreativeCookieExchange, bark, bark cookies, bittersweet chocolate, break apart cookies, chocolate, christmas, cookies, dark chocolate, Holidays, mint, peppermint, peppermint bark, white chocolate

French Apple Cake

December 13, 2013 By Laura 8 Comments

Apple Cake from northern France

French Apple Cake is a simple cake stuffed with sweet and tart apples, that is perfect for teatime, dessert, a guilty pleasure breakfast or even Thanksgiving, where I served it to great compliments. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I would be linking to anyway in the course of my… 

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Filed Under: apples, Boozy Desserts, cakes, French cuisine Tagged With: apple brandy, apple cake, apples, cake, French

Bourbon Bacon Beans

December 9, 2013 By Laura 2 Comments

Bourbon Bacon Beans over Seared and Baked Chicken Breasts

Bourbon Bacon Beans are a sweet and savory side dish that pairs perfectly with milder proteins, like chicken breasts. This is a sponsored post via Kitchen Play, in which I have been paid a sum of money to both try Tesoro tomatoes and discuss using them. I was sent Cooking Slow for the purpose of… 

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Filed Under: bacon, beans, Bourbon, carrots, chicken, cookbooks, molasses, products, pumpkin, quiche/savory tarts, quick breads, reviews, tomatoes, tortilla dishes Tagged With: alcohol, bacon, baked beans, beans, booze, bourbon, Cooking Slow, Kitchen Play, smoked paprika, sponsored, Tesoro tomatoes, tomatoes

Double Chocolate Glazed Peppermint Bundt Cake: #Bundtamonth

December 6, 2013 By Laura 6 Comments

Chocolate Draped Bundt in shape of a tree stump

Double Chocolate Glazed Peppermint Bundt Cake is a mint chocolate lover’s dream come true–and the perfect bundt cake for the holidays! Keep reading below to see what other holiday bundt cakes Bundtamonth bakers came up with. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. I have a baking public service announcement:… 

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Filed Under: blog events, bundt cakes, cakes, chocolate, mint chocolate Tagged With: #BundtaMonth, bundt, bundt cake, cake, chocolate, chocolate glaze, christmas, dark chocolate, Holidays, mint, peppermint, white chocolate

Orange Marshmallows

December 5, 2013 By Laura 9 Comments

Orange Marshmallows

Orange Marshmallows, with or without chocolate chips sprinkled on top, are great for eating out of hand and sending in a care package to loved ones (in colder, drier weather). Wow this late Thanksgiving threw me for a loop. Anyone else feeling like they have no time between now and Christmas? I nearly went into… 

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Filed Under: blog events, candy, marshmallows, oranges Tagged With: #theleftoversclub, candy, citrus, confections, low-acid diet, marshmallows, orange, sugar

Torta Paradiso (Italian Paradise Cake)

December 1, 2013 By Laura 7 Comments

Torta Paradiso, or Italian Paradise Cake, is a simple, comforting and yet elegant vanilla scented cake that is perfect for any occasion. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I would be linking to anyway in the course of my discussion. I was sent Grace’s Sweet Life by the publisher in… 

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Filed Under: cakes, eggs, Italian, lemon baked goods Tagged With: cake, chiffon, egg whites, Grace's Sweet Life, Italian, lemon, torta, vanilla

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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