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Curried Cranberry Beans and Sweet Potatoes

February 18, 2013 By Laura 3 Comments

I mentioned in my Top 13 of 2012 post that Indian food has become my comfort food. The timespan following my recovery from C.Diff has proven that thoroughly. In the days when I started eating again I made several kheemas, the Parsi Inspired Chicken Curry with Mangoes and Cherries, and then this Curried Cranberry Beans… 

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Filed Under: beans, curry, Indian recipes, sweet potato, vegetarian Tagged With: beans, borlotti, cranberry beans, curry, Indian, legumes, sweet potatoes, yams

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 Farro Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Pepitas and Queso Fresco

January 21, 2012 By Laura 11 Comments

I had been looking for farro for 8 months, ever since I got Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Every Day: Well-Loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen because she uses it in a great looking soup.  I was intrigued by the grain, but for some reason–don’t make too much fun of me–it totally escaped me that it… 

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Filed Under: balsamic, Farro, Latin, sweet potato, vegetarian, whole grains Tagged With: Farro, pepitas, queso fresco, salad, sweet potatoes, yams

Mexican Spicy Roasted Shrimp & Potatoes Stew

June 21, 2010 By Laura 5 Comments

Wow, it has been a while. I meant to get this posted before I left for Atlanta, along with a note explaining I would be gone for a week, but somehow with Alex’s multiple birthday celebrations it never happened. Ooops. But anyway, I am home now and just as excited today as I was 2… 

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Filed Under: Mexican dishes, potatoes, seafood, shrimp, sweet potato

Indian Sour Yogurt Stew With Double Potatoes & Peas

February 16, 2010 By Laura 8 Comments

Indian Sour Yogurt Stew With Double Potatoes & Peas

Sometimes I think my best dinners result in the hardest to write recipes. You know, me standing at the stove with 8 billion herbs, spices and aromatics beside me, tasting and tossing into the pot without regard for amount as it cooks. That is completely what happened here. The good news is, that means it… 

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Filed Under: Indian recipes, lentils, peas, potato dishes, potatoes, sweet potato, vegetarian

Roasted Summer Veggie Salad with Lemon Tomato Herb Vinaigrette

July 21, 2009 By Laura 7 Comments

Our regional (I woud say local but I have to drive to Columbus or Cincinnati) used bookstore chain had a big sale last week. And to make matters more tempting, there were different coupons for each day. And I have 2 locations within an easy drive of me (versus Columbus). OY. Serious damage was done…. 

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Filed Under: beans, corn, salads, sweet potato, tomatoes, zucchini

Sabzi Dhan Shak (Parsi Spicy Squash & Legume Stew)

June 7, 2009 By Laura 9 Comments

Before we get to the food, I just wanted to say thanks to Josie for all of the help while she was here. John has been gone, and that can get rough with 2 toddlers. She extended her stay until yesterday, when my parents visited, and she helped with dishes, dogs, kids, you name it…. 

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Filed Under: butternut squash, corn, Indian recipes, lentils, split peas, sweet potato, vegetarian, zucchini

Spicy Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup with Black Beans

April 2, 2009 By Laura 7 Comments

This Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup with Black Beans will rock your world! Easy, delicious, healthy!

Some of you might think I am on Vicci’s payroll, but I swear her blog is one of my best inspirations for vegetarian (or semi-vegetarian) food. So here I am again, linking you over to The Days Are Just Packed–although of course she originally got the recipe from Lisa’s Vegetarian Kitchen, so this recipe is… 

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Filed Under: beans, easily made vegetarian, peanut butter, soup, sweet potato, zucchini

Sweet Potato Black Bean Cakes Served With Guacamole With Cottage Cheese

February 16, 2009 By Laura 11 Comments

You remember last December when my life got crazy and my posts were spaced way out with days inbetween? And I made all sorts of great food and did not share them with you? Well happily for all involved, I just re-made one of those dishes. Granted you probably would have preferred it closer to… 

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Filed Under: avocado, beans, sweet potato, vegetarian

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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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