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Indonesian Coconut Beef Soup with Carrots and Sambal; Review of In Her Kitchen

February 14, 2015 By Laura 8 Comments

The recipe for this Soto Betawi, or Indonesian Coconut Beef Soup, comes from a grandmother in Jakarta, Indonesia, and is perfect for anyone who loves coconut milk based dishes. I was sent a copy of In Her Kitchen by Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions are my own. Affiliate links have been… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, beef stew, carrots, coconut milk, cookbooks, cucumbers, Indonesian, lime, Macadamia nuts, reviews, rice, soup Tagged With: beef, beef chuck, braising, carrots, coconut milk, cookbook, cookbook review, grandma, grandmother, Indonesian, kaffir lime, soup, stew

Beef and Mushroom Pho

January 12, 2015 By Laura 4 Comments

Beef and Mushroom Pho

This Beef and Mushroom Pho is just what the doctor ordered: warming, hearty, flavorful and mild at the same time. This is a cheater pho in some ways but not in others. I just want to get that out there. And because of that I am not going to give you a formal recipe, but… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, fall spices, mushrooms, rice noodles, slow cooker, soup, Vietnamese dishes Tagged With: asian, beef, braise, brisket, crock pot, mushrooms, noodles, pho, rice noodles, round steak, slow cooker, soup, star anise, steak, Vietnamese

Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with Potatoes and Mushrooms; Review of Soup Night

November 22, 2014 By Laura 4 Comments

Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Warming and hearty Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with Potatoes and Mushrooms is the perfect antidote to a chilly (or frigid!) fall day. A copy of Soup Night was provided to me in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links are used in this post to link to items I am discussing.    Is it just… 

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Filed Under: chicken, cookbooks, mushrooms, potatoes, reviews, soup, stews, wild rice Tagged With: beech mushrooms, chicken, cookbook review, hard cider, mushrooms, potatoes, soup, soup night, stew, wild rice

Brazilian Inspired Seafood Stew with Potatoes and Mushrooms (Moqueca)

April 4, 2014 By Laura 9 Comments

Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew of Mahi Mahi, Pacific Cod and Shrimp

Brazilian Inspired Seafood Stew with Potatoes and Mushrooms, or Moqueca, is the perfect spring stew: warming for those cooler days and yet light and summery with its Latin American flavors. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. I think spring is finally springing. You want to know how I know?

Filed Under: avocado, Brazilian, coconut milk, cookbooks, fish, lime, mushrooms, potatoes, reviews, seafood, shrimp, soup, South American dishes, stews Tagged With: avocado, Brazilian, coconut milk, cod, coup, fish, lime, potatoes, shrimp, South American. stew

Ash-e Anar (Persian Pomegranate Soup with Meatballs)

January 25, 2014 By Laura 22 Comments

I almost forgot to share this recipe with you guys, which would have been a crime! It is that good! But boy it has been a weird month. The cruise was enough alone to make everything topsy turvy–I would love to say that we always get out of town in the winter but actually that… 

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Filed Under: beef, cookbooks, fruit, ground beef, lamb, meatballs, Middle Eastern dishes, Persian, pomegranate, reviews, soup, split peas, stews, yogurt Tagged With: beef, cookbooks, Iranian, lamb, meatballs, Middle Eastern, one pot, Persian, pomegranate, soup, split peas, stew, yogurt

Slow Cooker Mulligatawny with Beef and Mushrooms

January 19, 2014 By Laura 6 Comments

Guys! I have so much to tell you that I don’t know where to start! I realize that to you I may not have gone anywhere, but the last 3 posts were all written almost 2 weeks ago. In that time I have gotten a tan, sailed on my first cruise, taken my children to… 

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Mexican Inspired Chicken Soup with Corn and Heirloom Beans

October 23, 2013 By Laura 8 Comments

Mexican Chicken Soup with Beans and Corn

A brothy chicken soup boosted with Mexican spices and lime juice is the best cure for a cold I have come across! Sorry about the extended absence!! I mentioned in my last post that I had run out of savory meals to share because I had given in to popular demand (i.e., my kids) and… 

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Filed Under: beans, chicken, corn, easily made vegetarian, Mexican dishes, soup Tagged With: beans, chicken, chicken breast, corn, dried beans, heirloom beans, lime, mexican, rio zape, soup, white beans

Chorba (Moroccan Soup of Chickpeas, Vermicelli and Vegetables)

August 18, 2013 By Laura 8 Comments

Moroccan Mixed Vegetable and Garbanzo Stew with Harissa

When I chose my island for my kitchen, my builder thought I was crazy for picking such a large one. Clearly he is not a cook, because there is just no such thing as too much counter space in the kitchen. I am a cluttered person, and being able to always have counter free for… 

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Spanish Inspired Soup of Cauliflower, Peas and Shrimp with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika

July 16, 2013 By Laura 5 Comments

Cauliflower and Peas with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika

I have this recurring dilemma about summer food. I realize that for many people a soup or stew does not sound great during the summer. But a lot of soups and stews are traditionally made all over the world in hot climates. Sometimes I feel like it is only those of us who live in… 

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Filed Under: cauliflower, chorizo, peas, seafood, shrimp, soup, Spanish cuisine, tomatoes Tagged With: cauliflower, chorizo, peas, sausage, seafood, shellfish, shrimp, smoked paprika, soups, Spanish, tomatoes

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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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