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Baked Pasta With Chicken Sausage

December 20, 2008 By Laura 4 Comments

Well from here on out I will probably have house pictures for you, mostly because we are out there a lot, and each time something new has been finished in the kitchen. Like the microwave….  And we moved the fridge (it’s a long story–the kitchen designer screwed up and it has been a pain). The kitchen… 

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Filed Under: Italian American, pasta, sausage, tomatoes

Bowties with Roasted Winter Squash Arugula and Pine Nuts

November 16, 2008 By Laura 7 Comments

I never realized how hard I would find it to be inspired to post to this blog without photos. Not to mention how much I hate typing on this laptop. *Sigh* We went by the house today–no pics obviously, but half of the siding is up (!) and all of the drywall inside. And let’s… 

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Filed Under: butternut squash, pasta

Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sour Cream: Early October At Its Best!

October 6, 2008 By Laura 6 Comments

Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sour Cream is the best and most flavorful of hearty midwestern American cooking in the autumn. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. [I updated these photos in December 2017.] One of my favorite things about apples is how great they taste in savory dishes,… 

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Filed Under: apples, beans, Midwestern American, pasta, pork Tagged With: apples, autumn, egg noodles, fall, pork, pork tenderloin, sour cream, white beans

Are You A Lunch Person?

August 31, 2008 By Laura 8 Comments

For me the answer is a resounding NO. I predict right now you will never see a sandwich recipe on this blog. I mean, I like some sandwiches, but they don’t excite me and I avoid eating at restaurants and delis that only offer sandwiches. Lunches at my house consist frequently of finger food for… 

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Filed Under: chickpeas, pasta, tomatoes, zucchini

Recovering from Valentine’s Chocoholic Binge: French Yogurt Cake & Smoky Piperade Pasta Toss with Eggs

February 18, 2008 By Laura 5 Comments

A Perfect Antidote to Excess Chocolate I told John tonight that our dessert was the perfect Valentine’s antidote and he got a little hurt, wondering what was so wrong with our Valentine’s Day (especially since I have never cared AT ALL about Valentine’s Day). So I explained what I meant and mentally crossed that off… 

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Filed Under: cakes, easily made vegetarian, eggs, pasta

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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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