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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

Creamy Pasta Frittata with Hatfield® Bacon, Asparagus and Goat Cheese

March 14, 2017 By Laura 66 Comments

Creamy Pasta Frittata with Bacon, Asparagus and Goat Cheese, drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar

Creamy Pasta Frittata with Bacon, Asparagus and Goat Cheese is a delicious breakfast or brunch centerpiece, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar it makes a light and elegant dinner entree. When I was asked to create a recipe using Hatfield Quality Meats bacon, I was immediately intrigued by their Cherrywood Extra Thick Cut Triple Smoked Bacon. As far as… 

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Filed Under: asparagus, bacon, balsamic, breakfast, eggs, frittata, mushrooms, quiche/savory tarts Tagged With: asparagus, bacon, brunch, cherrywood bacon, Easter, eggs, frittata, goat cheese, mushrooms, pasta frittata, spaghetti frittata

Chicken in Wine with Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Grapes

November 6, 2016 By Laura Leave a Comment

Chicken in Wine with Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Grapes

Chicken in Wine with Cauliflower, Mushrooms and Grapes is a delicious, sophisticated and healthy one pot meal that will have the whole family scraping their plates. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. Sorry (again) for my extended absence. The first excuse reason is the same: the World Series. My evenings… 

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Filed Under: cauliflower, chicken, grapes, mushrooms, pancetta Tagged With: braise, braising, cauliflower, chicken, grapes, green grapes, mushrooms, pancetta, white wine, wine

Curried Chicken Soup with Asparagus and Mushrooms

July 1, 2016 By Laura 2 Comments

This Curried Chicken Soup with Asparagus and Mushrooms is comforting and delicious any time, but really shines in the late spring and summer when asparagus is at its peak.  As I write, it is pouring rain outside on our last day at the beach. It is not as disappointing as you might think–this trip has… 

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Filed Under: asparagus, cauliflower, chicken, curry powder, easily made vegetarian, Farro, mushrooms, rice, soup Tagged With: asparagus, cauliflower, chicken, curried, curry powder, Farro, rice, soup

Chicken Curry with Cauliflower and Peas

June 6, 2016 By Laura Leave a Comment

Chicken Curry with Cauliflower and Peas

Chicken Curry with Cauliflower and Peas is a healthy and easy tomato-based curry that is delicious in cold or hot weather. As a food blogger who focuses on international cuisines, especially those of warm locales, I often face a dilemma, which is that here in America we regard much of the cooking of very hot… 

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Filed Under: cauliflower, chicken, curry, Indian recipes, mushrooms, peas, tomatoes, yogurt Tagged With: cauliflower, chicken, curry, Indian, mushrooms, peas, tomatoes

Cauliflower, Mushroom and Chorizo Tacos

April 5, 2016 By Laura 6 Comments

Cauliflower, Mushroom and Chorizo Tacos

Cauliflower, Mushroom and Chorizo Tacos are a healthy and delicious twist on a classic Mexican taco. I love potatoes. I always will, and I am not giving up potato dishes for any health regime. But the older and more informed I get, the harder of a time I have putting double simple carbs into the… 

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Filed Under: cauliflower, chorizo, Mexican dishes, mushrooms, tacos, tortilla dishes Tagged With: cauliflower, chorizo, corn tortilla, healthy, mexican, mushroom, potato substitution, queso fresco, tacos, tortilla

Korean Sloppy Joes; Review of Koreatown

February 25, 2016 By Laura 5 Comments

Korean Sloppy Joes served Bibimbap Style

Korean Sloppy Joes are fast, easy, delicious and can be served American style on hamburger buns or Bibimbap style, in a rice bowl. I received a copy of Koreatown from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. I know you are probably… 

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Filed Under: beef, cookbooks, cucumbers, ground beef, Korean cuisine, mushrooms, reviews Tagged With: beef, bi bim bap, bibimbap, cookbook, cookbook review, ground beef, ground meat, ground pork, Korean, Korean American, rice bowl, sloppy joes

Cranberry Stuffing with Apples, Mushrooms and Wild Rice

December 8, 2015 By Laura 4 Comments

Cranberry Stuffing with Apples, Mushrooms and Wild Rice will be the vegetarian hit of your holiday meal!

Cranberry Stuffing with Apples, Mushrooms and Wild Rice will be the vegetarian hit of your holiday meal! The fresh cranberries really elevate this casserole into something special. This post was sponsored by Hurst’s Berry Farm, who sent me some fabulous Pacific Northwest cranberries to create a recipe with, and all opinions are my own.  I… 

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Filed Under: apples, casseroles, cranberries, mushrooms, rice, Stuffing/dressing, vegetarian, wild rice Tagged With: apples, casserole, christmas, cranberries, dressing, Holidays, rice, stuffing, Thanksgiving, vegetarian, wild rice

The Food of Oman Reviewed: Harees (Savory Beef and Wheat Porridge)

December 5, 2015 By Laura 7 Comments

Harees (Savory Beef and Wheat Porridge) with caramelized onions and mushrooms is savory and warming, a delicious antidote to chilly nights or bad days. The Food of Oman was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. OK I will… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, cookbooks, Middle Eastern dishes, mushrooms, Omani dishes, reviews, slow cooker, wheat berries Tagged With: beef, beef chuck, braising, comfort food, cookbook, cookbook review, crock pot, harees, Middle Eastern, mushrooms, Omani, onions, pearled wheat berries, porridge, slow cooker, wheat berries

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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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