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Archives for March 2014

West Indian Goat Curry–with Beef

March 30, 2014 By Laura 5 Comments

A traditional West Indian Goat Curry made with beef, sweet potatoes and coconut milk

West Indian Goat Curry is a traditional braised meat curry that can easily be made with beef and is sure to wow with either meat. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing.  Because alas, I just don’t know where to get goat. And I have a freezer full of beef…. 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, beef stew, Caribbean dishes, coconut milk, curry, curry powder, stews, sweet potato Tagged With: beef, braise, Caribbean, coconut milk, curry, goat, stew, sweet potatoes, West Indian, West Indies

Pirate’s Gold Cracker and Cookie Coins: Sammy Bakes!

March 27, 2014 By Laura 6 Comments

child with "pirates' booty" of homemade crackers and cookies

Savory cheddar cheese coin crackers and gold sprinkled slice and bake cookies make admirable stand-ins for pirate treasure in a child’s imagination. This post has been sponsored by BlogHer and Disney’s The Pirate Fairy Campaign, an easy choice for us since my daughter loves pirates and Disney fairies! When I was picked by BlogHer to… 

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Filed Under: blog events, chocolate, cookies, cooks' tools, crackers, kids cooking, misc, misc. dessert Tagged With: cheddar, cheese, chocolate, coins, cookies, crackers, Disney, gold, imagination, pirates, shortbread, wafers

“Inverted Nachos Casserole” of Beer Braised Black Beans and Mushrooms

March 24, 2014 By Laura 5 Comments

"Inverted Nachos Casserole" of Beer Braised Black Bean and Mushrooms

“Inverted Nachos Casserole” of Beer Braised Black Beans and Mushrooms is an easy and delicious Mexican-inspired, vegetarian casserole that the entire family will love.  I am so behind in sharing recipes, guys! We’ve had our spring time change, which means more nice photography opportunities for dinner, and, well, at the risk of sounding immodest I… 

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Filed Under: beans, casseroles, mushrooms, southwestern, tortilla dishes Tagged With: ancho, beans, beer, black beans, casserole, cumin, kidney beans, legumes, mushrooms, nachos, southwestern, tortilla chips

Indian Almond Chicken with Peas in Slow Cooker

March 22, 2014 By Laura 7 Comments

Chicken Braised in Indian Almond Sauce with Peas

Indian Almond Chicken with Peas is a simple slow cooker meal that makes use of almond butter, something many of us have in our pantry. Affiliate links have been used in this post when linking to items I am discussing. It turns out, as a food blogger, Pier 1 is not a safe store for… 

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Filed Under: almonds, chicken, cookbooks, curry, Indian recipes, peas, reviews, slow cooker, yogurt Tagged With: almonds, badami, chicken, chicken breast, chicken thighs, cookbook, crock pot, curry, Indian, murgh, peas, shredded chicken, slow cooker, yogurt

Saffron and Tahitian Vanilla Infused Cream Bundt Cake: #BundtBakers

March 20, 2014 By Laura 22 Comments

Super Simple Cream Bundt Cake Infused with Saffron and Tahitian Vanilla

Saffron and Tahitian Vanilla Infused Cream Bundt Cake is a sophisticated and delicious cake that is equally at home on a picnic or as the finishing touch at an elegant dinner party. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing in this post. When I chose to get a Golden Doodle… 

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Filed Under: blog events, bundt cakes, cakes, fiori di sicilia extract Tagged With: #BundtBakers, bundt, bundt cake, cake, cream, heavy cream, saffron, spice, Tahitian vanilla, vanilla, vanilla bean

Café au Lait Bars: #CreativeCookieExchange

March 18, 2014 By Laura 16 Comments

Café au Lait Bars are the little black dress of cookies: there is no occasion these would not be perfect for. Everyone adored these. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Have you ever promised a dish (or dessert) to someone (a potluck, your husband’s students, the… 

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Filed Under: bar cookies, blog events, chocolate, coffee desserts Tagged With: #CreativeCookieExchange, bar cookies, bars, coffee, cookies, espresso, tea, vanilla

Salty Sweet White Chocolate Cashew Bars

March 15, 2014 By Laura 6 Comments

Salty Sweet White Chocolate and Cashew Bars

Salty Sweet White Chocolate Cashew Bars breathe new life into boring white chocolate, creating something indulgent and delicious. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. This is the second of the 2 desserts I made for the teachers’ conferences this past week. There is another dinner coming… 

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Filed Under: bar cookies, brownies, cashews, chocolate, cookbooks, cookies, reviews, white chocolate Tagged With: bar cookies, bars, cashews, chocolate, cookies, nuts, white chocolate

Curried Chickpea and Lentil Casserole with Green Mango and Potatoes

March 12, 2014 By Laura 7 Comments

Casserole of Curried Chickpeas and lentils with Green Mango

Curried Chickpea and Lentil Casserole with Green Mango and Potatoes takes the delicious flavors of vegetarian Indian food and delivers them in a comforting casserole. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing in this post. I made this casserole for the teachers at Sammy and Alex’s school for conference night…. 

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Filed Under: apples, casseroles, chickpeas, coconut milk, curry powder, lentils, mango, potatoes, rhubarb, rice, vegetarian, whole grains Tagged With: apples, basmati rice, brown rice, casserole, chickpeas, curry powder, granny smith apples, green mango, lentils, potatoes, rhubarb, rice, vegetarian, whole grain

Nawabi Guchhi Mattar (Indian Royal Mushrooms and Peas in Cashew Nut Sauce) in the Slow Cooker

March 9, 2014 By Laura 8 Comments

Indian Mushrooms and Peas in the Slow Cooker in a Cashew Sauce

Nawabi Guchhi Mattar, or Indian Royal Mushrooms and Peas in Cashew Nut Sauce, in the Slow Cooker is a sumptuous Indian side dish that will elevate any Indian meal into something special. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Like many name liberties I have taken in… 

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Filed Under: cashews, curry, dal, Indian recipes, mushrooms, peas, slow cooker, vegetarian, yogurt Tagged With: cashews, crock pot, curry, Indian, mushrooms, Nawabi, nuts, peas, slow cooker, vegetarian, yogurt

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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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