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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

Cinco de Mayo Mexican Recipes Round Up

April 27, 2013 By Laura 1 Comment

Mexican Cheese and Zucchini Soup

Sopa Tarasca (Tarascan Soup) with garnishes I don’t normally post round ups of previous recipes, but noticing all of the Cinco de Mayo recipes popping up everywhere around the web, it just seemed so silly that once again I had not gotten my act together in time. Especially when my site specializes in international recipes… 

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Filed Under: beans, chicken, Mexican dishes, misc, soup, southwestern, tacos Tagged With: casseroles, Cinqo de Mayo, mexican, recipes, soups, tacos

New Year Noodle Soup

January 30, 2011 By Laura 10 Comments

When I was editing the photos for this dish I had the exact same visceral reaction that I did upon seeing the photos at 101cookbooks: I want that soup and I want it now. If you’re a soup lover and a legume lover like me, this dish is pretty much nirvana. It’s simultaneously creamy and… 

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Filed Under: beans, chickpeas, lentils, pasta, Persian, soup, stews, vegetarian Tagged With: beans, chickpeas, garbanzos, legumes, lentils, New Year's, pasta, Persian, soups, stew, stews, vegetarian

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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