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Lubia polow – Persian Rice with Beans

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-JohnsonLeave a Comment

Lubia polow is a traditional rice dish made with green beans, beef, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This one-pot meal offers the perfect portion of tender meat, healthy vegetables, and rice for a satisfying meal your entire family will love. In Iranian cooking, polow is rice cooked with meat, vegetables, herbs and/or spices. Persian cuisine offers many wonderful varieties of polow …

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Instant Pot Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs

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The lazy days of summer may be winding down but, barbecue season is still going strong.   Fall off the Bone Baby Back Ribs tops the list of my favorite meat recipes, especially when prepared in an Instant Pot.  Though I usually prepare my ribs in a smoker, I love the ease of making them in a fraction of the time …

Spanish Breakfast Scramble

In Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson2 Comments

Spanish Breakfast Scramble is a hearty meal packed with flavor and health that can be enjoyed for any meal of the day. What gives this scramble Spanish influence is more substantial use of vegetables, a lighter sprinkling of cilantro, and commonly used spices like cumin and chili powder.  This delightful combination gives the soul to the flavor of the dish. …

Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad

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Zesty Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad is always a favorite at every gathering. The combination of sweet corn salsa, tender, nutty quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, earthy black beans, and fresh cilantro creates a flavor profile your family and friends will love. I’ve even been known to carry along copies of this recipe when I bring this dish to a …

Italian Baked Cheesy Lasagna

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When I hear the words Italian Lasagna, it reminds me of my favorite dish my mother used to make.   My father was 100% Italian and my mother was 100% German but my mom had mastered the art of lasagna making, “Lorraine style.” For those food critiques who insist upon the extensive labor of homemade noodles and an herb tomato sauce …

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Caesar Tossed Roasted Herb Potatoes

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Caesar Tossed Roasted Herb Potatoes is a recipe I created after learning to make the most delicious caesar dressing recipe given to me from my friend Laurie who is the owner of the organic cafe  Basimo Beach Café. located in Belair Beach Florida. The dressing is so hard to stop eating that I just had to try it on something …

Ginger Chicken Recipe with Spicy Steamed Cabbage

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Every once in a while I come across a recipe that I will make over and over again.  This is that recipe thanks to my friend Rachel, who taught me to make this delightful dish in under 30 minutes from the heart of her very own kitchen. Born in Sichuan China where food is typically spicy, Rachel prefers to incorporate …

German Spareribs and Sauerkraut

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German Sauerkraut and Spareribs is a recipe I grew up eating at my mother’s kitchen table. Slowly boiled pork spare ribs simmered in water and sauerkraut is an easy to make classic dish served in many German homes both in the United States and in Europe. Serve it with boiled potatoes tossed in melted butter, salt and pepper, corn, and a …