September 2013

Cuban-Style Beef

September 29, 2013
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In my never ending search for quick and healthy dinner ideas I stumbled over this Cuban-style beef dish, also known as ropa vieja. This spectacular dish consists of shredded beef, peppers, and onions that have been braised in a deeply flavorful tomato sauce with olives, garlic, cumin, and oregano. No worries, this Cuban-stye beef stew […]

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German Plum Cake with Streusel

September 21, 2013
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This German streusel plum cake would be served in the Palatinate region of Germany as a lunch together with some homemade potato soup. I know, that this may sound a little different, but trust me, it is unbelievably delicious. My aunt would bake her plum cake with a yeast dough, but mine is a slightly […]

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Harissa Spice Mix Meatballs with Cilantro

September 16, 2013
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I often find myself looking for a new twist on an old classic. Harissa spice mix meatballs are a tasty spin on traditional meatballs with a North African spice inspiration. The flavor direction usually gets decided after going through my spice cabinet, but in this case I also wanted to use up some left over […]

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Mango Breakfast Smoothie

September 9, 2013
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This morning after walking my dogs I felt like eating something fresh and a mango breakfast smoothie sounded just right. It is still summer weather here in Colorado and it warms up very quickly in the mornings. I try to leave  early with my two boys, but even by 8.00 am the heat has already […]

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