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Greens in Kheema

November 1, 2012 By Laura 5 Comments

I’ve mentioned before that I am continually waging a war to get my entire family–myself included–to like cooked greens. There have been a few successes, but more thumbs down than up. Recently I got quite excited about a wonderful looking recipe using Christmas Lima beans and greens. John and I liked it ok, but the… 

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Filed Under: beef, curry, greens, ground beef, Indian recipes, keema/kheema, spinach Tagged With: beef, cilantro, curry, greens, ground beef, ground turkey, Indian, kale, keema, kheema, mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard

Uncle Chris’s “Fist Sized Meatballs”

October 26, 2012 By Laura 11 Comments

In case you are wondering, Alex named the meatballs. She has a sense for the literal, my kid. I was leaning toward “Man Sized Meatballs.”

Filed Under: beef, family recipes, ground beef, Italian American, kids cooking, meatballs, pasta, pork Tagged With: beef, ground beef, Italian, Italian American, Italian sausage, marinara, meatballs, pasta, pork, sausage, veal

Persian Beef Khoresh with Tart Peaches

September 30, 2012 By Laura 14 Comments

Browned peaches for Persian Beef Khoresh

The lack of braised dishes is the single worst thing about summer (from a food perspective). Sometimes I give in and braise overnight, but for the most part I avoid braised dishes in the summer, both because they make the kitchen hot and also because they tend to be heavier, heartier dishes. But the kids… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, beef stew, fruit, lime, Middle Eastern dishes, peaches, Persian, Spice Blends Tagged With: advieh, beef, beef chuck, braise, dried lime, Iranian, lime, peaches, Persian, pot roast, sour, stew, tart

Tortilla and Cheddar Topped Beef, Bean and Bacon Casserole

September 8, 2012 By Laura 12 Comments

Like many parents, I am always on the lookout for ways to help out at my kids’ school, without, well, doing things that I hate the idea of doing. For example, some parents don’t mind working with accounting, and they end up holding the position of treasurer in their PTG or PTO. Bless those people… 

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Filed Under: bacon, beans, beef, casseroles, chutneys, corn, ground beef, ground turkey, tomatoes Tagged With: bacon, beans, beef, casseroles, chutney, corn, ground beef, ground meat, ground turkey, kidney beans, pinto beans, southwestern

Pasta Alla Boscaiola AKA Italian Beef and Noodles

February 17, 2012 By Laura 10 Comments

I’ve had canned beef on the brain lately.  In recent months, I started actually paying attention to my Google Analytics, where I discovered that by far and away my grandmother’s Beef and Noodles is my most popular post.  I cannot help but find this a little funny because this blog really does not specialize in… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, Italian, mushrooms, pasta, zucchini Tagged With: beef, canned beef, Italian, mushrooms, noodles, pasta, ragu, tomato sauce, zucchini

Kheema with Cardamom and Curry Leaves

February 10, 2012 By Laura 13 Comments

Given that many people think of vegetarian food when they think of India, it may surprise you to hear me say that I think ground beef (or any ground meat, your choice) reaches new heights in Indian cuisine.  In my own personal repertoire of ground meat dishes, only chili comes close to as many exciting… 

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Filed Under: beef, curry, ground beef, Indian recipes, keema/kheema, peas, Pinterest dishes, zucchini Tagged With: beef, ground beef, ground meat, Indian, keema, kheema, peas, zucchini

Sweet and Salty Beef and Farro Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Coconut Milk

February 6, 2012 By Laura 6 Comments

As I sit here staring at a blank screen, I realize I have done it again.  I have left writing about this recipe long enough that I do not remember all of my adjustments.  On the one hand, I am frustrated.  We loved this dish and would consider it a repeater.  On the other hand,… 

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Filed Under: beef, coconut milk, easily made vegetarian, Farro, ground beef, ground turkey, Pinterest dishes, stews, sweet potato, whole grains, zucchini

Warm Mushroom and Farro Salad with Skirt Steak

January 30, 2012 By Laura 1 Comment

Can anyone guess what my favorite new ingredient is?

Filed Under: balsamic, beef, easily made vegetarian, Farro, mushrooms, steak, whole grains, zucchini

Spice Crusted Beef Tenderloin: How to Slide a Non-Conventional Holiday Meal past Your Conventional Family

January 5, 2012 By Laura 7 Comments

Spice Crusted Beef Tenderloin is the perfect way to jazz up a traditional holiday meal–or any formal dinner. And if you can afford beef tenderloin for an informal meal, more power to you! I updated the photos for the Spiced Crusted Beef Tenderloin in January 2017. Affiliate links have been used to link to items… 

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Filed Under: beef, cauliflower, cranberries, Indian recipes, peas, potato dishes, potatoes Tagged With: beef, beef tenderloin, cauliflower, christmas, Indian, mashed potatoes, potatoes, spice crusted, spice rub, tadka, tarka, tenderloin

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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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