Laurie's Cravings

Moros is a typical Cuban side dish of rice and beans cooked together. Usually it is cooked with pork belly chunks and can take awhile to coo...

I like to make my own snacks, since buying pre-wrapped snacks can really be pricey and contain too many unnecessary ingredients. These Oat B...

Hello everyone, I'm Ellen from  Ellenbcookery   .   I'm so pleased to be guest posting again here at Laurie's cravings and happy...

Hey everyone, My name is Jen from JenBeansBlog .  This is my very first guest post and I wanted to create something nutritious and simple an...

Simple green smoothie that isn't bitter and has a nice tropical twist! It can be a difficult to fit enough fruits and veggies into your ...

I made a huge batch of black beans and was wondering how I was going to use them. I used my slow cooker to cook the beans during the day, wh...

Rice is a staple grain in my house growing up. I ate rice at most meals, but it was usually plain long-grain white rice. Since eating rice...

I grew up eating flavored instant oatmeal and one of my favorites was strawberries n cream. Of course I now know how processed those little ...

Sometimes after a long day, a warm bowl of soup is what helps me unwind from the hustle and bustle. Even though it is summer time, I still e...

Pecan Pie Oatmeal?! Oh yes... and it's an excellent start to any day. Creamy, crunchy and lightly sweetened, this oatmeal is such a trea...

Most people skip breakfast because they have no time. Making breakfast shouldn't be a chore - so why not make something that is easy, po...

I love spice in my food, as you can tell by my recipes. This meal is no different. Giving a simple potato hash a Cajun flare, makes for an ...

Black beans are a staple in my home. Especially when paired with rice. Instead of rice, I'm switching it out for quinoa, to bump up the...

Now that it is getting much warmer, fresh produce is in abundance! I went to the farmer's market and got some lovely local summer squas...

I've been looking forward to having guacamole for 3 days now! I've just been waiting for my avocados to ripen. Luckily I had them i...

I always seem to have leftover bananas in my house. I usually buy a big bunch of them, since they are so inexpensive and can be used in a s...