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Indian Inspired Braised Beef Curry

April 7, 2013 By Laura 7 Comments

I am riding an insane high as I type this. Now if you hate basketball, college sports, or just plain sports, feel free to skip to the recipe (don’t skip that–it’s outstanding). I was the class of ’95 at the University of Michigan. For those of you not keeping track, that is the same class… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, beef stew, carrots, curry, Indian recipes, mushrooms Tagged With: beef, beef chuck, braise, carrots, curry, garam masala, Indian, mushrooms, onions, stew

Kozani Braised Beef with Grape Molasses

December 25, 2012 By Laura 6 Comments

Greek Beef Stew with Grape Must Syrup

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!! I apologize for having dropped off the planet. I got strep throat and an ear infection for the second time in 2 weeks (both!!), and between that and last minute holiday stuff, the blog just took a backseat for a while.

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Persian Beef Khoresh with Tart Peaches

September 30, 2012 By Laura 14 Comments

Browned peaches for Persian Beef Khoresh

The lack of braised dishes is the single worst thing about summer (from a food perspective). Sometimes I give in and braise overnight, but for the most part I avoid braised dishes in the summer, both because they make the kitchen hot and also because they tend to be heavier, heartier dishes. But the kids… 

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Braised Honey Chicken and Broccoli Fried Rice

December 8, 2011 By Laura Leave a Comment

I recently discovered Pinterest, and it has been a lifesaver this holiday season.  Obviously year round it is a great place to discover new things, but even without that aspect, it has been a wonderful way to keep track of recipes I want to try, and more significantly, specific recipes I want to make for… 

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Filed Under: broccoli, chicken, Chinese, Pinterest dishes, rice, sauces Tagged With: braise, broccoli, chicken, Chinese, fried rice, leftovers, Pinterest, rice

Braised Pork Shoulder in Caramelized Soy Sauce

January 17, 2011 By Laura 8 Comments

Everywhere I look food blogs are featuring savory, healthy dishes. The glut of the holidays has overwhelmed most people, and their thoughts have turned away from desserts and rich dishes and to healthy meals. Now in some ways I am no different. Although I am backed up for what I am posting (i.e., I made… 

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Filed Under: Malaysian, pork Tagged With: braise, braising, Malaysian, pork, pork butt, pork shoulder

Massaman Braised Beef Curry

January 7, 2011 By Laura 8 Comments

When I make Thai curry paste I always try to make extra and freeze it. Except for the making of the paste, Thai curries are ridiculously simple, and there is something so indulgent and wonderful about being able to just grab some paste and whip up a really tasty curry. I do try not to… 

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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, curry, potatoes, Thai dishes Tagged With: beef, beef chuck, braise, curry, massaman, potatoes, stew, 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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