Laura Rebecca's Kitchen

On Monday, I played with a Goya recipe and came up with veggie chili. Now, I am not a fan of veggie chili. I don’t usually think chili isn’t chili until it has pounds of artery clogging (yet responsibly raised) beef in it. And kidney beans? No thank you. But maybe I’m changing my tune. […]

I’m trying to eat better: more whole grains, veggies, fruit, less sugar, fat, and non-lean meats. I like to eat (is there a food blogger who doesn’t?) so I’ll frequently eat too much — especially tasty, delicious stuff, like cookies, mashed potatoes, or anything covered in melted cheddar — and then feel stuffed and nasty. […]

No picture because, no matter what I do, I can’t make this dish look like anything other than cat sick. Mmmm, mmm, nummy! Last month, I had some tikka masala for the first time at Thali of India . It was eye-poppingly delicious. Tender tandoori chicken is simmered in a flavorful tomato cream – a […]

We had some friends over before we left for Mexico and, overall, I was pleased with this recipe from Everyday Food. The sharp, peppery bite of arugula is set off by the lemon vinagarette and salty parmesean shavings. And the cherry tomatoes — well, a bite into a good tomato is like a bite into […]

Mmm, porky. Homer: Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. Lisa honey, are you saying you’re *never* going to eat any animal again? What about bacon? Lisa: No.Homer: Ham? Lisa: No.Homer: Pork chops? Lisa: Dad! Those all come from the same animal!Homer: [Chuckles] Yeah, right Lisa. A wonderful, magical animal. — This is […]

Retro Recipe Challenge #4 — Fall Favorites Deadline: 11:50pm EST Wednesday, November 15 How to put this delicately … sometimes in a woman’s life — or should I say month — she craves some high-fat, low-in-pretention food. With no one to answer to except a pet, a kick-ass cable package, and a long historical tell-all, […]

See those mashed potatoes? The recipe is a’comin. The day I made this recipe, it tasted pretty good. The next day, it was fantastic. So make it a day ahead, reheat, and enjoy with abandon! This recipe makes two loaves or, for a kid-friendly twist, put the mixture into 24 muffin cups. Meatloaf With Chili […]

Beef Stroganoff: delicious but not photogenic. More than any other season, autumn pulls me toward the kitchen. Maybe it’s because so many of the things I love — spiced desserts, hearty dinners, rich wines — feel synonymous with fall. Beef Stroganoff is a perfect comfort food after a long and chilly day. The beef, cut […]

Oooh, baby. Let’s eat like we’ve never heard of heart disease. When I pulled this out of the oven, Shane was looking over my shoulder. “Is that a retro recipe?” he asked. Well no, not technically. But definitely in spirit. The recipe is adapted from one in Rotisserie Chickens to the Rescue! published in 2003, […]

With fall comes the first cold. Stuffy head, scratchy throat, and a desire to lay low. And a desire for chicken soup. Easy to make, tasty … and restorative. Sickie’s Chicken Noodle Soup 1 cup rotini (or other bite-sized pasta)49 oz. low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth1 medium onion, diced3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds3 […]