I'm really on a rice and bean kick lately. Maybe it was my month of no grocery shopping, and I had to resort to cheap and filling food. Or maybe I'm missing my in-laws & California. At any rate, I had to stop thinking about Chipotle and come up with an alternative. These cuban beans … Continue reading Cuban Black Beans
This soup was birthed from the plethora of spices I had left over from my Moroccan inspired meal during Christmas. I didn't do any grocery shopping for over a month, and that's usually when my best recipes are birthed. Lentils are a staple food in Morocco, and if cooked right are delicious! I soak any … Continue reading Moroccan Chicken and Lentil Soup
The weekend before Christmas Ranchero Luis and I hosted a Christmas Party for all our friends. I had gotten a free 20 lb turkey at Thanksgiving time and wasn't sure how I would use the thing with out wasting it. I decided to do a large scale "family dinner" where everyone would come over and feast … Continue reading Moroccan Inspired Farro Salad
I love a good fried rice. Sure, I bet that "real fried" rice tastes nothing like what I'm eating at my local Chinese Restaurant, but who cares. It's good. And it makes me happy. What doesn't make me happy is that I haven't tried any recipe at home that hits the spot. All the recipes … Continue reading Restaurant Worthy Soy & MSG Free Fried Rice
Elizabeth Horn 