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Mojo Chicken and Rice using Leftover Rice

February 10, 2019 By Laura Leave a Comment

Mojo Chicken and Rice: using leftover rice

Mojo Chicken and Rice is a fast and simple weeknight dinner that is based around the concept of fried rice but uses Cuban mojo sauce for incredible flavor. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. Oy. I know I disappeared for a while. I seem to be involved in a… 

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Filed Under: beans, chicken, corn, Cuban dishes, easily made vegetarian, Latin, lime, oranges, rice, sauces, vinaigrette, zucchini Tagged With: bean, black beans, citrus, condiment, corn, Cuban, fried rice, Latin American, lime, orange, rice dishes, sauce, vinaigrette, zucchini

Cashew Coconut Chicken Curry

January 15, 2019 By Laura 1 Comment

Cashew Coconut Chicken Curry

Cashew Coconut Chicken Curry is an easy one pot meal that is hearty enough to keep you warm in the winter and healthy enough to make after the holidays. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. So far 2019 is as frazzling as 2018. Harrumph. On a serious but more… 

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Filed Under: butternut squash, cashews, cauliflower, chicken, curry, curry powder, lime, Middle Eastern dishes, tahini Tagged With: butternut squash, cashew, cashew butter, cauliflower, chicken, chicken thighs, cilantro, coconut milk, curry, lime, Middle Eastern, nut butter

Peach, Pistachio and Lime Breakfast Cake

October 30, 2018 By Laura Leave a Comment

Peach, Pistachio and Lime Breakfast Cake

Peach, Pistachio and Lime Breakfast Cake is the perfect comfort food breakfast cake, gluten free and nutritious from nuts, yogurt and fresh fruit. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. I always feel awkward when something horrific happens around the world. As a writer of this blog, I mean. Ignoring… 

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Filed Under: breakfast, cakes, fruit, gluten free, lime, Middle Eastern dishes, peaches, Pistachios, yogurt Tagged With: breakfast, breakfast cake, cake, gluten free, lime, Middle Eastern, peaches, pistachios, polenta, yogurt

Indian Black Rice Salad with Peaches and Cucumbers

June 18, 2018 By Laura 1 Comment

Indian Black Rice Salad with Peaches and Cucumbers is a fun and different twist on grain salads, perfect for summer when peaches are at their prime.  Uh… maybe you were expecting a cookie. Somehow we dropped the ball for June 2018 and no Creative Cookie Exchange ended up happening. But hey it is the first… 

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Filed Under: cucumbers, dal, dried fruit, fruit, grain bowl, Indian, lime, peaches, rice, Salad Dressing, salads, vegetarian, whole grains, yogurt Tagged With: black rice, chaat masala, cucumbers, grain bowl, grain salad, Indian, peaches, salads, split peas, sticky black rice, vegetarian, yellow split peas

Mexican Citrus Drenched Pork Chops over Butternut Squash and Potatoes

March 4, 2018 By Laura 2 Comments

Mexican Citrus Drenched Pork Chops over Butternut Squash and Potatoes

Mexican Citrus Drenched Pork Chops over Butternut Squash and Potatoes is a delicious and unique one-pot meal that celebrates the bounty of citrus season. Affiliate links have been used to link to items discussed.  I seem to have developed a new hobby, er, obsession. If you’re not interested feel free to hit that jump to… 

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Filed Under: butternut squash, lime, Mexican dishes, oranges, Pennsylvania Bird Feeder Posts, pork, potatoes Tagged With: baby potatoes, backyard birds, bird feeders, butternut squash, chicken thighs, citrus, lime, mexican, one pot, oranges, pork chops, potatoes, song birds, winter squash

Thai Inspired Stir Fried Shrimp and Mango

January 2, 2018 By Laura 2 Comments

Thai Inspired Stir Fried Shrimp and Mango

Thai Inspired Stir Fried Shrimp and Mango is the perfect dish for after the holidays (or on any busy weeknight): fast, easy, healthy and delicious.  While you’re reading this I will hopefully be swimming in the Caribbean somewhere, recharging from Holiday craziness and getting a little sun to see me through the Pittsburgh winter. I… 

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Filed Under: lime, mango, peanuts, seafood, shrimp, stir fry, Thai dishes Tagged With: asian, fast, mango, seafood, shrimp, stir fry, Thai

Thai Burrito Bowl with Leftovers Fried Rice

December 27, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

Thai Burrito Bowl

This Thai Burrito Bowl is delicious, healthy and vibrant, and best of all, the leftovers can be used to whip up Thai Fried Rice a day or two later. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. Hopefully I am floating under blue skies in the Caribbean as you are reading… 

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Filed Under: apples, beef, broccoli, butternut squash, coconut milk, grain bowl, ground beef, lime, rice, salsas, Thai dishes Tagged With: apples, burrito bowl, butternut squash, coconut milk, curry paste, fried rice, grain bowl, ground beef, leftovers, lime, red curry paste, Thai, thai curry paste

Dal with Kale-Coconut Tadka: Vegan Comfort Food

September 14, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

Dal with Kale-Coconut Tadka

Dal with Kale-Coconut Tadka is delicious, simple and filling, comfort food that fits with any season. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. Follow my blog with Bloglovin People I am getting kinda old for general admission lines for concerts. I saw U2 (for the second time this summer) in… 

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Filed Under: Coconut (flaked), coconut milk, curry, dal, greens, Indian, Indian recipes, kale, lentils, lime, pantry cooking, split peas, Sri Lankan, vegan, vegetarian, yellow split peas Tagged With: chana dal, coconut, coconut flakes, coconut milk, curry, dal, greens, Indian, kale, lentils, lime, Sri Lankan, tadka, yellow split peas

Creamy Tom Yum with Ramen Noodles: Review of Bangkok

August 24, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

Creamy Tom Yum with Ramen Noodles

Creamy Tom Yum with Ramen Noodles is an explosion of flavor in a one pot meal that everyone will adore. I received a copy of Bangkok from the publishers in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. People, I am convinced that… 

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Filed Under: cookbooks, corn, lime, mushrooms, Ramen, reviews, seafood, shrimp, soup, Thai dishes Tagged With: Bangkok, corn, evaporated milk, lime, mushrooms, noodles, ramen, shrimp, soup, Thai

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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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