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Sponge Candy with Fleur de Sel and Spices

August 3, 2018 By Laura Leave a Comment

Sponge Candy with Fleur de Sel and SPices (also known as Seafoam Candy and Honeycomb Candy)

Sponge Candy with Fleur de Sel and Spices (also known as Sea Foam Candy and Honeycomb Candy) is a brittle-like candy that is easy to make at home, with a unique crispy-melty-crunchy texture. Affiliate links were used to link to items I am discussing in this post. Guys I think I have the Plague. Seriously,… 

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Filed Under: cacao nibs, candy, misc. dessert, vegan, vegan dessert Tagged With: candy, confectionary, confections, honeycomb candy, sea foam candy, seafoam candy, sponge candy, vegan, vinegar

Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Power Salad: Review of Power Plates

March 27, 2018 By Laura Leave a Comment

Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Power Salad

Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Power Salad is a delicious vegan entree salad full of filling superfoods and tasty Middle Eastern inspired flavors. A copy of Power Plates was sent to me by the (alas closing down) Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I… 

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Filed Under: Arugula, carrots, cauliflower, cookbook reviews, cookbooks, lentils, reviews, Salad Dressing, salads, tahini, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: arugula, carrots, cauliflower, cookbook review, legumes, lentils, one bowl, salad, sumac, tahini, vegan, vegetarian

Karnataka Coconut Spring Vegetable Curry (Saagu): Review of Vibrant India

April 30, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

Karnataka Coconut Spring Vegetable Curry: regional Indian curry that can be customized to season!

Karnataka Coconut Spring Vegetable Curry (or Saagu) is a delicious regional Indian curry (from Karnataka of course) that can be customized to whatever vegetables are in season. A copy of Vibrant India was sent to me for the purposes of an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post to link to items… 

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Filed Under: asparagus, carrots, Coconut (flaked), cookbook, cookbook reviews, cookbooks, curry, Indian, Indian recipes, peas, potatoes, reviews, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, carrots, coconut, coconut flour, cookbook review, curry, Indian, peas, potatoes, seasonal, south Indian, southern Indian, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Green Tomato Curry with Peanuts and Yellow Split Peas

November 25, 2016 By Laura 11 Comments

Green Tomato Curry with Peanuts and Yellow Split Peas

Green Tomato Curry with Peanuts and Yellow Split Peas is a delicious and easy way to use up the last of the tomato harvest. For that matter, I would grow tomatoes just to pick them underripe and make this! It is not often I get to wax poetic on this site about a savory dish… 

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Filed Under: curry, green tomatoes, Indian recipes, peanuts, split peas, vegetarian Tagged With: curry, green tomatoes, Indian, peanuts, split peas, vegan, vegetarian, yellow split peas

Indian Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

October 14, 2016 By Laura 3 Comments

Indian Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

Indian Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans is a delicious, easy, fast and flexible dish that can serve as a vegetarian main dish or a side dish, for an Indian meal or for a “meat and two sides” meal. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. I had a devil… 

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Filed Under: beans, cookbooks, reviews, sweet potato, vegetarian Tagged With: beans, black beans, cinnamon, legumes, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian, yam

Farro and Corn Bowl with Indian Accented Veggies

July 26, 2014 By Laura 5 Comments

Farro and Sweet Corn topped with Beans, Caramelized Onions, Sweet Bell Peppers, Roasted Cauliflower and Chaat Masala

I never got on the quinoa bandwagon. That is probably apparent to anyone who reads this blog regularly. I find it bitter, and even when rinsed enough to get rid of the bitterness, I then find it difficult to cook exactly the way I want it (not soggy or super soft). But this is not… 

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Filed Under: beans, cauliflower, corn, Farro, Indian recipes, tomatoes, vegetarian, whole grains Tagged With: beans, cauliflower, chaat masala, christmas lima, corn, Farro, grain bowl, Indian, legumes, onions, vegan, vegetarian, whole grains

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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Filed Under: blog events, chickpeas, curry powder, vegetarian Tagged With: #theleftoversclub, chickpeas, cumin, curried, curry powder, garbanzos, munchies, snack, vegan, vegetarian

Butternut Squash & Chickpeas served on Mixed Grains

November 5, 2010 By Laura 6 Comments

This is a great dish to serve in the middle of holiday excess–which I realize we aren’t there yet, but it’s coming. I just bought several holiday cookie magazines, and am excitedly planning what will be gracing my cookie tins this year. But I digress–I was telling you how tasty, easy, nutritious and especially fiber… 

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Filed Under: barley, butternut squash, chickpeas, quinoa, vegetarian, whole grains Tagged With: butternut squash, chickpeas, couscous, garbanzos, Israeli couscous, pearl barley, quinoa, red quinoa, vegan, vegetarian, winter squash

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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