Baked beans may seem like a benign summer side dish, but the recipe's roots go back a long way. Baked beans are known to have been prepared as part of Native American cuisine. Once English colonists settled in America, they adopted and adapted the recipe. The version you eat out of a can of beans… Continue reading Sweet Skillet Unbaked Beans
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
I'm still over here trying to use up all of my couscous. It's been weeks and the stuff never runs out! I've been getting creative in the kitchen trying to come up with ways to use the little pasta pearls. I've done main dishes, side dishes, and now salads. I refuse to buy any other… Continue reading Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Harissa Roasted Chicken & Veggies
I'm all about trying new things. I like going to new exhibits, I love trying new activities (zip lining in the mountains? Let me cry a little bit first but then try it), and I especially love trying new foods. I've eaten at pretty much every restaurant that Oklahoma City has to offer, except the… Continue reading Harissa Roasted Chicken & Veggies
Curried Chicken & Rice
Curry is one of those things that's incredibly tasty when prepared by a restaurant, but really hard to make yourself. It's like chefs really hit the sweet spot of just the right amount of spice, sweetness, and tang. I've tried to make curries many times in the past and it has never turned out just right.… Continue reading Curried Chicken & Rice
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