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Archives for June 2014

Potato Curry with Peas and Mushrooms; Review of Silk Road Vegetarian

June 28, 2014 By Laura 14 Comments

Potato Curry with Peas and Mushrooms is an easy and delicious spring dinner that the whole family will love. The publishers sent me a copy of Silk Road Vegetarian for the purpose of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing.  A blogger’s dilemma: I have so many… 

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Filed Under: chickpeas, cookbooks, curry, curry powder, gluten free, Indian recipes, mushrooms, peas, potato dishes, potatoes, reviews, tomatoes, vegetarian Tagged With: chickpeas, cookbook, cookbook review, curry, garbanzos, Indian, mushrooms, peas, potatoes, redskin potatoes, spring potatoes, tomatoes

Marbled Chocolate Pound Cake

June 25, 2014 By Laura 4 Comments

Marbled Chocolate Pound Cake, rich with sour cream, is a classic for a reason. Simple and delicious, everyone will love this cake. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. While you are reading this, with any luck I will be lying on the couch recovering, watching something light and trashy… 

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Filed Under: bundt cakes, cakes, chocolate, cookbooks, reviews Tagged With: bundt, cake, chocolate, marbled, pound cake, vanilla

Bacon Ricotta (Blue) Corn Cakes; Review of Bacon 24/7

June 22, 2014 By Laura 2 Comments

Braised Brisket with Corn and Shredded Cheese on Bacon Ricotta Corn Cakes

Bacon Ricotta Corn Cakes are the perfect canvas for something luscious and savory, like this slow cooked brisket or even a fried egg. I was sent a free copy of Bacon 24/7: Recipes for Curing, Smoking, and Eating by the publisher for purposes of reviewing it. Affiliate links were used in this post, but only to… 

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Filed Under: bacon, beef, breakfast, cookbooks, corn, flatbreads, Mexican dishes, pancakes, reviews, southwestern Tagged With: bacon, breakfast, brisket, cookbooks, corn, cornbread, cornmeal, flatbread, mexican, pancakes, southwestern

Review of The Healthy Slow Cooker, Second Edition (Gluten Free)

June 18, 2014 By Laura 1 Comment

Onion Braised Shrimp and Peas in crockpot; review of The Healthy Slow Cooker, Second Edition

I was sent a free copy of The Healthy Slow Cooker: 135 Gluten-Free Recipes for Health and Wellness for review purposes. Affiliate links were used in this post, but only to link to items I would be discussing and linking to in any case. I am afraid I do not have a recipe for you… 

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Filed Under: cookbooks, reviews, slow cooker Tagged With: braise, cookbook, crock pot, review, shrimp, slow cooker

Lemony Blueberry Crumb Pie: Sammy Bakes! Review of Teeny’s Tour of Pie

June 16, 2014 By Laura 6 Comments

Blueberry lemon Crumble Pie: You will not believe how EASY this pie crust is!!!!

Lemony Blueberry Crumb Pie is a delicious celebration of fresh blueberries and summer; the entire family devoured it and yours will too. Teeny’s Tour of Pie was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links were used in this post, but only to link to items I would be discussing and linking… 

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Filed Under: almonds, berries, blueberries, cookbooks, crisps, fruit, lemon baked goods, oats, pecans, pies, reviews, whole grains Tagged With: almonds, berries, blueberry, citrus, cookbook review, crumble, crust, kids cooking, lard, lemon, nuts, pecans, pie

Curried Chicken Casserole with Broccoli, Rice and Mushrooms: Alex Cooks!

June 12, 2014 By Laura 14 Comments

My family's chicken divan re-done to become a completely from scratch casserole:Curried Chicken Casserole with Broccoli, Rice and Mushrooms

A favorite chicken casserole recipe is turned into a from scratch recipe, and my daughter helps me make it! This post was sponsored by McCormick’s American Homemade (see below for details); all opinions are my own. This post is a whole slew of things. It is an American Homemade inspired re-do of a treasured family recipe,… 

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Filed Under: broccoli, casseroles, chicken, curry, curry powder, kids cooking, mushrooms, rice, Special Tagged With: #AmericanHomemade, broccoli, casserole, chicken, cream of mushrooms soup, curry, curry powder, healthy re-do, kids cooking, mushrooms, rice

Asian Shredded Pork and Noodle Salad: The New Slow Cooker cookbook reviewed

June 8, 2014 By Laura 33 Comments

Asian Shredded Pork and Noodle Salad is a perfect summer dish, and using the slow cooker means the kitchen does not heat up for cooking the pork. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing in this post. I have told you guys before that I am a cookbook addict. Full… 

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Filed Under: cabbage, carrots, cookbooks, lime, pasta, pork, reviews, salads, slow cooker Tagged With: asian, cabbage, crock pot, noodles, pork, pork shoulder, salad, slow cooker

Loco Moco with Mango-Cucumber Relish: Man Made Meals Reviewed

June 4, 2014 By Laura 11 Comments

Loco Moco, a Hawaiian specialty with rice, hamburger, gravy, and a fried egg--served with a Mango Cucumber Relish

Loco Moco with Mango-Cucumber Relish is apparently known for being amazing hangover food–but those days are behind me, and I just call it amazing food. I was given a copy of Man Made Meals for free for the purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links were used in this post, but only to link to… 

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Filed Under: beef, burgers, cookbooks, cucumbers, eggs, ground beef, lime, mango, Pacific Rim/Hawaiian, reviews, rice, salsas Tagged With: beef, burgers, cucumber, egg, egg on top, fried egg, gravy, hamburgers, Hawaiian, loco moco, mango, Pacific Rim, relish, rice, salsa

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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