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Red Bean Gumbo

Red bean gumbo brings the comfort of “Monday beans” but makes it special with the added complexity of roux and eggs.

Nicole Kliebert 8/20/26 Nicole Kliebert 8/20/26

Horchata

Horchata is refreshingly creamy with warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla.

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Spinach Pilaf with Yogurt Sauce

It’s light, herby, flavorful and pairs perfectly with kebabs.

Nicole Kliebert 9/3/22 Nicole Kliebert 9/3/22

Battle of Brown Rice

A friend recently gave me the tip to put a dish towel under the lid of the pot while the rice cooks. I gave it a shot and it worked.

Nicole Kliebert 8/27/22 Nicole Kliebert 8/27/22

Mejadra

Lentils, rice, and onions -- seemingly basic but tastes anything but that. Coriander, cumin, turmeric, all spice, and cinnamon come together creating the warmest and earthiness of flavors and the sweet richness of fried onions brings the perfect contrast.

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Butter Beans and Shrimp

These legumes are creamy and an ultimate comfort food, yet it’s healthy. It’s a Cajun dish that flies under the radar and I want to change that.

Nicole Kliebert 8/29/20 Nicole Kliebert 8/29/20

Wannabe Kosheri

Kosheri is an Egyptian street food and is a great segway into eastern Mediterrean cuisine because its ingredients are common in an American Kitchen. You can eat it at room temperature with a simple cucumber salad with a yogurt dressing or serve warm with roasted cabbage.