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British Vegetarian Chili

October 3, 2015 By Laura 6 Comments

HEALTHY British Vegetarian Chili with Red Wine--maybe a different twist on chili from what you are used to, but super delicious I promise! And chock full of veggies!

This British Vegetarian Chili with Red Wine is a delicious and healthy twist on your gameday ritual! Or if you are not a sports fan, it is a comforting and warming soup for the colder months. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. The minute I saw… 

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Filed Under: beans, British, butternut squash, cabbage, chili, cookbooks, reviews, soup, southwestern, sweet potato, tomatoes, vegetarian, zucchini Tagged With: British, butternut squash, cabbage, chili, hatch chile pepper, southwestern, sweet potato, tex Mex, tomatoes, vegetarian, zucchini

Weeknight Cassoulet with Sausage & Bacon in the Slow Cooker

April 6, 2015 By Laura 7 Comments

The slow cooker makes this Weeknight Cassoulet with Sausage, Bacon, Beans and White Wine delicious and easy. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. I know it is not exactly the time of year to be excited about stick to your ribs food, but frankly I could eat slow cooker… 

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Filed Under: bacon, beans, cookbooks, French cuisine, mushrooms, reviews, sausage, slow cooker, stews Tagged With: bacon, beans, cassoulet, crock pot, easy, French, mirepoix, mushrooms, mustard, sausage, slow cooker, weeknight, white beans

Aruban Tutu

March 20, 2015 By Laura 17 Comments

Tutu: a very simple Aruban polenta (called Funchi), that has been jacked up with beans, bacon and brown sugar, and then fried. Oh yes. You want this.

Aruban tutu is a deliciously addictive fried cornmeal mush, or funchi, that has been enriched with beans, bacon and brown sugar. This hearty side can be served as part of breakfast or brunch, or as a delicious snack in the afternoon.  I had a total Blogger Fail this month and missed Bundt Bakers. I hope you… 

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Mushroom and Bean Burrito Bowl

March 14, 2015 By Laura 11 Comments

Vegetarian, healthy and super easy and fast!: Mushroom and Bean Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

This Mushroom and Bean Burrito Bowl is fast, healthy and delicious! It is also vegetarian–and hearty enough for dedicated meat-eaters. Affiliate links (to Amazon) have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. I have had One Of Those Weeks. As a matter of fact, had I needed to make dinner,… 

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Indian Burrito Bowl

January 18, 2015 By Laura 17 Comments

Indian Burrito Bowl with Ground Turkey, Cauliflower, Caramelized Onions, Peas and a Sweet and Sour Chutney of your choice! (I chose cranberry)

This Indian Burrito Bowl with ground turkey, cauliflower, chickpeas, peas and caramelized onions (among other goodies) is the best kind of weeknight cooking! This post has me thinking… or more to the point, getting the pictures ready for this post has me thinking. About the different ways of viewing a blog, and especially a food… 

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Chipotle Beef Stew on Mexican Pot Beans: Review of Mexico The Cookbook

November 12, 2014 By Laura 5 Comments

Mexican Pot Beans with Chipotle Beef Stew

Smoky, spicy Chipotle Beef Stew enlivens traditional Mexican Pot Beans. A copy of Mexico: The Cookbook was provided to me in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Is it just me or is Phaidon on a roll? The traditional international cooking titles that… 

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Filed Under: bacon, beans, beef, beef chuck, beef stew, cookbooks, Mexican dishes, reviews, slow cooker, stews Tagged With: bacon, beans, beef, chipotle, cookbook review, Jalisco, mexican, Mexico the Cookbook, pinto, pot beans, stew

Traditional Refried Beans: Review of Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food

September 13, 2014 By Laura 14 Comments

Traditional Refried Beans from SCRATCH served with Chilaquiles Verde

Traditional refried beans are easy, delicious and just like you would get in a Mexican restaurant!. Affiliate links were used in this post. A copy of Dos Caminos Mexican Street Food: 120 Authentic Recipes to Make at Home was sent to me by the publishers for purposes of an honest review.  Finally! You would not believe… 

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Farro and Corn Bowl with Indian Accented Veggies

July 26, 2014 By Laura 5 Comments

Farro and Sweet Corn topped with Beans, Caramelized Onions, Sweet Bell Peppers, Roasted Cauliflower and Chaat Masala

I never got on the quinoa bandwagon. That is probably apparent to anyone who reads this blog regularly. I find it bitter, and even when rinsed enough to get rid of the bitterness, I then find it difficult to cook exactly the way I want it (not soggy or super soft). But this is not… 

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Chorizo and Beans Chili: Muy Bueno: Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavors reviewed

May 3, 2014 By Laura 12 Comments

Chili with Mexican Pot Beans and Chorizo

Chorizo and Beans Chili is a delicious and flavorful Mexican American chili that starts with dried beans. A copy of Muy Bueno was provided to me by the publisher for the purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to items discussed in this post.  I have had quite a few… 

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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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