Category Archives: From Around the World

Simple Pasta for Lazy Evenings. Baked Pasta with Marinara Sauce

On this evening since my twins and I were just lazing around all day I was in the mood for what I call a “lazy meal.”   Enter this super simple baked pasta made with store bought pasta sauce.

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Ginger Shitake Pot Stickers

Shitake mushrooms all cooked with garlic, ginger, and cilantro pesto tastes so good that my mouth is watering as I type this.  I love these pot stickers! An awesome vegetarian recipe for all you dumpling lovers these shitake dumplings will taste like your favorite Chinese restaurant. Continue reading Ginger Shitake Pot Stickers →

Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and sour soup has to be one of our favorite soups, but until recently I never thought of making it at home.  We get the most delicious hot and sour soup at our local Chinese restaurants that I never bothered to try.  My kids on the other hand are a lot more adventurous and ventured to make this soup at home for our Christmas dinner last month. Continue reading Hot and Sour Soup →

Bharazi. Kenyan Black Eyed Peas in Coconut Milk and Spices

 

Looking for a totally different black-eyed pea recipe to make for good luck in the New Year?  A recipe from East Africa? Try this black-eyed pea stew called bharazi created by Indians living in Kenya.  

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