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British Vegetarian Chili

October 3, 2015 By Laura 6 Comments

HEALTHY British Vegetarian Chili with Red Wine--maybe a different twist on chili from what you are used to, but super delicious I promise! And chock full of veggies!

This British Vegetarian Chili with Red Wine is a delicious and healthy twist on your gameday ritual! Or if you are not a sports fan, it is a comforting and warming soup for the colder months. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items I am discussing. The minute I saw… 

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Soul Food Love Reviewed: Peanut Stew with Chicken and Sweet Potato

April 17, 2015 By Laura 8 Comments

Peanut Stew with Chicken and Sweet Potato: SO easy and SO delicious! Healthy too!

Hearty yet healthy Peanut Stew with Chicken and Sweet Potato is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner, especially if you pick up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. I was provided with a copy of Soul Food Love by Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to… 

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Mexican Spicy Roasted Shrimp and Potatoes Stew Redux!

March 6, 2015 By Laura 11 Comments

Mexican Roasted Shrimp and Potato Stew: super easy and super delicious!

This Mexican Spicy Roasted Shrimp and Potatoes Stew is tried, true and repeated! Tangy with lime, cilantro and tomatoes, earthy with roasted potatoes and sweet with roasted sweet potatoes and shrimp, it makes an excellent, relatively fast meal! Guys I have so many really, really delicious dishes on this blog that just are not feeling the… 

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Moroccan Influenced Chili with Chickpeas and Minted Couscous

October 25, 2014 By Laura 1 Comment

The flavors of Morocco make for an excellent twist on traditional chili, and it can be made in a slow cooker. Affiliate links are used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Sorry for the silence! It has been a crazy week. Conferences (which means baking or cooking for the teachers, in… 

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Chilaquiles with Sweet Potato and Salsa Verde

September 7, 2014 By Laura 5 Comments

Chilaquiles Verde (tortilla chips cooked in tomatillo salsa) with Sweet Potatoes. Served with Refried Beans.

Chilaquiles with Sweet Potato and Salsa Verde are a delicious and unique cornucopia of textures and flavors that anyone with a taste for Mexican food will adore. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I am discussing. Long time readers of this blog know that I love chilaquiles. Crispy tortilla chips… 

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Pumpkin Waffles

November 12, 2010 By Laura 11 Comments

You probably do not remember, but the first time I went to Atlanta, about 1 1/2 years ago now, I had the most amazing sweet potato waffles–I even wrote about them here. I’ve been dreaming of re-creating them ever since, so when my sister bought me this awesome retro cookbook, Pancakes and Waffles: The Fine… 

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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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