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Spanish Inspired Spiced Chicken with Pomegranate and Vinegar

April 14, 2013 By Laura 10 Comments

Chicken Legs Braised in Spanish Pomegranate Vinegar Sauce

People it has been a week. The kind of week that I am pretty sure was actually 2 weeks. Or maybe 3. Or even 4. John left us toward the end of spring break for a conference in China. That was the Wednesday before last. He is still not home. OK, to be fair he… 

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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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Filed Under: beef, beef chuck, beef stew, fruit, lime, Middle Eastern dishes, peaches, Persian, Spice Blends Tagged With: advieh, beef, beef chuck, braise, dried lime, Iranian, lime, peaches, Persian, pot roast, sour, stew, tart

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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