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Watermelon Chaat (Indian Snack Salad)

May 17, 2014 By Laura 8 Comments

Watermelon Chaat (Indian Snack Salad)

Watermelon Chaat is a juicy, crispy, salty-sour-sweet explosion of Indian flavors with American watermelon that can be eaten as a snack or a salad.  Guys! I have exciting news! I am headed back to Eat Write Retreat next month! As you may remember, I attended its first 2 years, but due to finances I did… 

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Curried Roasted Chickpeas: #TheLeftoversClub

January 9, 2014 By Laura 11 Comments

Crispy Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas with Cumin and Curry Powder

Curried Roasted Chickpeas are easy to make and a healthier snack, satisfying the need for salty crunch. Great for parties or just a casual on the go snack. Guys!!! I am so excited!!  Right now, probably while you are reading this unless you are reading it in the middle of the night EST, we are… 

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Garam Masala Caramel Corn for The Leftovers Club

May 2, 2013 By Laura 20 Comments

Garam Masala Caramel Corn

Spring is in the air! It was 85 F today, not a cloud in sight. Close to that yesterday. We’ve been down in the creek, to the park, strolling uptown (just another 2 weeks until the students go home-woo hoo! with apologies to any college kids reading this, but our little town is so peaceful… 

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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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