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Home » Food » Brazilian-Inspired Black Bean Stew

Brazilian-Inspired Black Bean Stew

By: Liz  /  Published: July 14, 2014  /  Updated: September 9, 2017  /   Leave a comment

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With all of the World Cup excitement, I’ve been getting more and more curious about Brazilian flavors and Brazilian cooking. McCormick’s Flavor Forecast had already put the spotlight on Brazil’s dynamic cuisine and melting pot culture with their “Charmed by Brazil” trend, so when they offered to send me a selection of spices as inspiration to create a Brazilian-inspired recipe, it was just the nudge I needed.

I knew I wanted to add the zesty flavor of Bahian seasoning blend which is a staple in so many Brazilian recipes, and I decided to make a slow-cooked meaty stew which will be especially delicious in the cold winter months to come.

Brazilian_inspired Black Bean Stew

I used a combination of chorizo sausage, ham and beef cubes to make my stew. I heated and browned the meat, and I decided to slow cook the meal to make sure everything was really tender by dinnertime.

making Brazilian stew

Black beans are a big part of this, so there are three cans. (Yes, I could have soaked dried beans and went that route, but I’m a lazy cook.)

Brazilian-inspired stew recipe

I added some chopped onions and minced garlic along with some water.

Brazilian-inspired stew recipes

Then it was time for the most important part: the seasoning. I made a Bahian seasoning blend by using red pepper, white pepper, oregano and ground cumin. This is the basic Bahian seasoning blend recipe, but feel free to adjust that to taste. (I did.)

Bahian Seasoning Blend

1/4 tsp McCormick red pepper
1/2 tsp McCormick ground white pepper
1 tsp McCormick oregano
1 tsp McCormick ground cumin

how to make Bahian seasoning blend

Then all that was left was to let the slow cooker do its thing all day.

 

A plate of food sitting on top of a wooden table

Brazilian-Inspired Black Bean Stew

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb chorizo sausage thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lb smoked ham diced
  • 1 lb stew beef chopped in small cubes
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 - 15 oz cans black beans drained and rinsed (divided)
  • 2 cups water divided
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 can chopped green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick oregano
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick ground red pepper

Instructions
 

  • Fry sausage and ham in olive oil over medium-high heat for about three minutes. Add stew beef and continue cooking until beef is browned. Transfer meat and drippings into slow cooker.
  • Add one cup of water and two cans black beans.
  • Blend remaining cup of water and third can of beans in food processor or blender until smooth.Add to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients, and cook on low for at least six hours.
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Brazilian-inspired stew and cheese bread

I served it with some traditional Brazilian cheese bread and the whole meal was delicious! Enjoy!

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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Tatanisha says

    October 19, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Yum, this looks seriously delicious to make and not too difficult! Beautifully photographed as well!

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  2. Jessica says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    This looks like it has an explosion of flavors inside! Great meal for a rainy day. I love the chunks chorizo sausage.

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  3. Betty C says

    August 3, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    Garlic is an old favorite and I’ve just started using more cilantro. #flavorstory

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  4. Lily Kwan says

    August 3, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    I love spicy and garlic/onion flavors! #flavorstory

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  5. Candie L says

    August 3, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Our favorite seasoning is salt. Nothing exciting I know but it helps everything. Thank you

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  6. Leanne Godfrey says

    August 3, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Vanilla is meaningful to me because I use it a great deal in my baking. #flavorstory

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  7. Trisha McKee says

    August 3, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    I love making pasta and experimenting with new flavors in dishes that are familiar. I love spicy and unique flavors

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  8. Miz Vickik says

    August 3, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I;m a big fan of cilantro. #flavorstory

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  9. Jennifer R says

    August 3, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    My own flavor story involves McCormick Pickling Spices. My mom always used them to flavor up beef brisket and cabbage growing up. This was one of my favorite meals growing up. I now cook the same recipe for my family on occasion as well as using the Pickling Spices to flavor poached salmon.

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    • Jennifer R says

      August 3, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      My own flavor story involves McCormick Pickling Spices. My mom always used them to flavor up beef brisket and cabbage growing up. This was one of my favorite meals growing up. I now cook the same recipe for my family on occasion as well as using the Pickling Spices to flavor poached salmon. #flavorstory

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  10. Carissa Joslyn says

    August 3, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    I’ve just started eating better for my family, and getting to know the spices, garlic powder is a awesome one I’ve found so far! make cheese wraps with it! my kids gobble them right up #flavorstory

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  11. tina reynolds says

    August 3, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    I love garlic powder in pretty much everything #flavorstory

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  12. HilLesha says

    August 3, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I have never heard of this type of stew, but it absolutely looks delicious!

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  13. Roxann says

    August 3, 2014 at 5:44 am

    I make homemade spaghetti and a lot of other Italian dishes and I always use McCormick oregano. #flavorstory

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  14. Rebecca Lock says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    Cinnamon and vanilla remind me of Christmas and baking cookies. #flavorstory.

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  15. Sarah L says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:59 pm

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  16. Cori Westphal says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    I’d have to say fried chicken is my #flavorstory! Southern fried chicken was the main dish at our wedding. That was 13 years ago. And every time I eat it, I think “Nope. Not as good as that day!”

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  17. Nichole S says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    #flavorstory Apples and cinnamon are my memory trigger flavors
    they remind me of making homemade apple pie and applesauce with my grandmother
    I can still taste the warm sauce when I think about it

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  18. Laurie Emerson says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Some of the food flavors which are meaningful to me are spices like Oregano and Rosemary. My grandmother always used these to make her beef stews as well as homemade spaghetti. When I make her recipes and smell these spices I always feel like I am a little girl again in her kitchen.#flavorstory

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  19. Michelle H. says

    August 2, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I love using rosemary in my chicken dishes. #flavorstory

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  20. Samantha says

    August 2, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    We like to use some italian seasoning on our pizza and anything with red sauce. #flavorstory

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  21. Kelley Roach says

    August 2, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    #flavorstory

    i love spicy foods, it gives a kick while eating them

    Reply
  22. Dawn Monroe says

    August 1, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I remember that one of the first dinners I made for my husband was pepper steak. It has lots is black pepper, chili pepper and green peppers in it and he still likes it 20+ years later.

    Reply
  23. Erica B. says

    August 1, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    I’m still trying to find my #flavorstory.

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  24. Helena says

    July 30, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    #flavorstory I love oatmeal cookies. I grew up eating them. When I was a teenager, I made them for myself. They are my comfort food. I put in a lot of McCormick Vanilla to flavor them up! Thanks!

    Reply
  25. LaTanya says

    July 30, 2014 at 10:18 am

    We cook with a lot garlic powder and onion powder to help make food more flavorful #flavorstory.

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  26. Colette S says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    #flavorstory I just got home from visiting the Caribbean and I’m in love with the real taste of all the Caribbean Spices.

    Reply
  27. Jessamine D. says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    For me, we can’t live without plain salt and pepper. 🙂 We also use a lot of Basil leaves, chilli pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, and fish sauce. #flavorstory

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  28. Roy F. says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:16 am

    #flavorstory My most meaningful food flavors are cinnamon, black pepper and salt. I like cinnamon on pies, cookies, waffles and eggnog. They go with just about anything.

    Reply
  29. paige chandler says

    July 28, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    #flavorstory i love cinammon and apple flavors. It reminds me of fall at grandmas house

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  30. Laura DeLuca says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:31 am

    #flavorstory – I love using fresh basil with mozzarella and tomato and Balsamic vinegar for a refreshing summer sandwich.

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  31. Eileen Richter says

    July 26, 2014 at 3:04 am

    #flavorstory for cooking we have a LOT of italian and tomato based casseroles and pasta because that is what the kids love most. So garlic flavor is the biggest hit. Italian seasoning blend too, to kick it up without having to get a ton of each spice. Blends are SO nice. For baking it has to be all about the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Pies, appledishes, pumpkin breads…that means home to me and the kids. It spreads memories from 3 to 4 generations. Everyone remembers the “grandma’s kitchen” smells and McCormick rules so much in our kitchen that way!

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  32. candy kratzer wenzel says

    July 25, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    #flavorstory My favorite is cumin and smoked paprika. We just love those flavors on almost anything.

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  33. mysweetiepiepie says

    July 24, 2014 at 7:45 am

    #flavorstory My hubby’s from Italy so Italian flavors like basil and oregano are important to me, as is lots and lots of olive oil.

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  34. Corinna Perkes says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Looks very tasty!

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  35. Tara Liebing says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    I love cooking and experimenting with different seasonings. I like to use cilantro in my mexican and asian dishes. I also use pepper, garlic powder/salt, onion powder, paprika and seasoning salt in a lot of my dishes. #flavorstory

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  36. Jammie says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    #flavorstory I am currently on a liquid fast, but I am adding some cinnamon into my meal replacement shakes.

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  37. Yona says

    July 22, 2014 at 7:57 am

    A #flavorstory that I have is cilantro – I love this so much. It makes me think of my days living in La Casa, the Spanish-speaking house that I lived in college for three years. My roommate introduced me to cilantro in a salad, and I’ve been using it ever since. I just love the taste. Fresh is always better, but I will use dried.

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  38. Polly says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    #flavorstory- always salt & pepper but love to spice it up with a tad of garlic salt to give it a good flavor

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  39. shelley b says

    July 21, 2014 at 9:40 am

    #flavorstory, I love cilantro. I love the scent and the flavor. If a restaurant puts cilantro in their salsa, I can’t stop eating it.

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  40. Katherine says

    July 21, 2014 at 7:16 am

    I am more of a sweet person than a savory not real good on flavoring my foods

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  41. Cindy Merrill says

    July 21, 2014 at 6:41 am

    Just thought I’d let you know, I made this stew! I didn’t have the green chilis,and I put in Cajun style Chicken sausages instead of Chorizo, and it still came out delicious.

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  42. Raijean says

    July 21, 2014 at 12:32 am

    This recipe sounds amazing, I may have to give it a try.

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  43. Diane Sallans says

    July 20, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    #flavorstory – somethings call just for freshly ground salt & pepper, but I’m a big fan of basil too.

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  44. Leela says

    July 20, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    I love making garlic bread with cheese. The best part is sauteing the minced garlic in real butter #flavorstory.

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  45. Janice Crespo says

    July 20, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    #flavorstory I love a good ginger teriyaki seasoning – the two flavors really compliment each other nicely.

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  46. Susan Robbins says

    July 20, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    I use Hungarian Paprika in almost everything because it reminds me of my mother’s cooking.

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  47. suzanne says

    July 20, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Curry, because my son and I used it often and we both loved it. Reminds me of my son. #flavorstory.

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  48. Kimberly Hilbert says

    July 20, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    #flavorstory
    We love different flavors, so often when we make something, like Chili, we’ll make the big batch, then pull out part to make it very hot or very garlicky. Spices are very important to us, but we all have different tastes in my house.

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  49. Karla G says

    July 19, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    My German grandparents used to make a hard cookie for Christmas every year. So, anytime I use the same flavorings, cardamom and white pepper, it makes me think of their Pfeffernusse cookies!

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  50. Mimi says

    July 19, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Wow, that looks delicious! I’m not sure my boys would eat it, but I would for several days! lol

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  51. mary sampson says

    July 19, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    #flavorstory…I love love love Spanish paprika!!!!!!!!!!! I use it just about everything I bake and fry with, it makes stews so yummy and I even throw it in my biscuits when I am making savory biscuits, I put it in cream cheese for some appetizers I make with green olives/black olives and caper berries…It gives everything a flavor that is out of this world…I would love to win this pkg of goodies..Enjoying your blog daily, ciao mary Sampson from maryjanesampson@outlook.com

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  52. Ann B. says

    July 19, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Opps forgot…. #flavorstory… I like to add Chipotle in adobo to my BBQ sauces. It gives it a nice kick and my family loves it.

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  53. Ann B. says

    July 19, 2014 at 11:13 am

    I like to add Chipotle in adobo to my BBQ sauces. It gives it a nice kick and my family loves it.

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  54. kelly nicholson says

    July 19, 2014 at 12:52 am

    #flavorstor i really like this stuff on me steaks and hamburger..thats about it..thanks

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  55. Maria B says

    July 18, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    #myflavorstory I love cinnamon. I also found out that my Aunt loved Cinnamon too.

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  56. Kristen says

    July 18, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    I really like combinations like sweet/salty or a little sweet with savory. #flavorstory

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  57. laura ari says

    July 18, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    I like hot and spicy foods because they make you feel alive! #flavorstory

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  58. Lynn Dobriko says

    July 17, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    Great prize.

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  59. gayle gildehaus says

    July 17, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    #flavorstory I use alot of garlic in my cooking.I also like basil and oregano.

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  60. Amanda Price says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    My #flavorstory would be cumin, garlic, onion, basil, oregano, paprika, and turmeric. These are the spices/herbs I use the most in my cooking. Food just wouldn’t be the same without them.

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  61. David Fultner says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I love summer fruit. This pic looks yummy.

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  62. David Fultner says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    #flavorstory I love anything with curry.

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  63. Cindy Merrill says

    July 17, 2014 at 5:44 am

    The biscuits that are pictured with the stew look delicious- is the recipe on your site?

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  64. Christina Sparks says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:45 am

    #flavorstory I love to spice up all my recipes, I try different spices to add flavor and texture.

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  65. Darlene Carbajal says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:24 am

    my #flavorstory is that I like spicy foods!

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  66. Noreen says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:09 am

    My #flavorstory is cumin! I adore cumin in so many different dishes and currently my favorite spice

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  67. Tina W says

    July 16, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I love Mexican food so no food tale would be complete without cumin as part of my #flavorstory.

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  68. Joanne Gregory says

    July 16, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    We love Tex-Mex at my house and would eat it every night if I could find time to fix it #flavorstory!

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  69. Mary Songer says

    July 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    I love mexican spices. Cumin, coriander, and chili pepper.

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  70. Cynthia L. Gray says

    July 16, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    I love rosemary on just about everything.

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  71. alena svetelska says

    July 16, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    my #flavorstory me and my kids love love jamaican spicy food.

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  72. chickie brewer says

    July 16, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    My #flavorstory is basil.. I use to be able to grow it all the time and it was so delicious adding it to my dishes!

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  73. Christy Anderson says

    July 16, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    My #flavorstory is that we enjoy spicy foods at our house like Mexican and Cajun dishes.

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  74. Alona Y says

    July 16, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I have just started discovering all the amazing things you can do with slow cookers, and with using a variety of spices and seasonings! Still learning though. I do know that some spicy things get even spicier after sitting a few days in the fridge, so now I’m more careful with the creole seasoning. #flavorstory

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  75. Julie Murphy says

    July 16, 2014 at 10:44 am

    I like to use vanilla in almost everything sweet.

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  76. Helga says

    July 16, 2014 at 10:09 am

    The most meaningful flavors to me are cumin and curry powders because I love middle eastern food. #flavorstory.

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  77. Renee Walters says

    July 16, 2014 at 3:13 am

    I love to use brown sugar and garlic salt in everything! #flavorstory

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  78. Rita M says

    July 16, 2014 at 2:30 am

    Ground Cloves & Ground Cinnamon make up the majority of my #flavorstory – they are vital to my favorite comfort food – Bread Pudding!

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  79. heather says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I love celery salt in almost everything I just love it. I don’t do twitter so I hope my comment still counts.

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  80. Wendy Hark says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    Cinnamon is meaningful to me because it reminds me of homemade apple pie that my Grandma made and homemade cinnamon rolls that my Mother made when I was a child. #flavorstory

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  81. Margot C says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    I’m from New Orleans so the flavors of my home town are now famous the world over! #flavorstory

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  82. Chel Pay says

    July 15, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Vanilla has always been my most favorite flavor. I think it adds so much to everything I put it in. One time I used it in a chicken casserole and while unique it turned out great! #flavorstory

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  83. Alexis AKA MOM says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Oh wow that looks yummy!!!

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  84. Sharon Kaminski says

    July 15, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    I like the thai flavors, especially thai basis with a coconut milk base.

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  85. Cynthia C says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    My roots are from Italy and I love Mediterranean flavors, like garlic, oregano, basil and lemon. #flavorstory

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  86. Mary Beth Elderton says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    My #flavorstory is all about TexMex–cumin, cilantro, chili powder, peppers

    Reply
  87. Cynthia R says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:54 am

    There’s this stew I make with sausage, beans, onions, tomatoes that is packed with awesome flavor by adding garlic, and basil, it’s one of my favorite recipes #flavorstory

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  88. Debra S says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:24 am

    #flavorstory Well, ever since I discovered Tumeric, I use it a lot. I really like it.. so I guess you would say I discovered Indian cuisine? I also sort of like curry, but oh so sparingly on any heat! But I sure discovered I love Tumeric. Isn’t it wonderful, we can have the world’s spices at our fingertips, right now? Think of it, Spice trade basically drove our modern world, didn’t it? It was what the world wanted, spices!

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  89. Jenny Q. says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:51 am

    I love making my mom’s lasagna or mac’n’cheese recipes. Makes me think of her! #flavorstory

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  90. Xty Cruz says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:42 am

    My favorite flavor would be a nice sour soup with tamarind and fish sauce #flavorstory.

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  91. saralynns2 says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:10 am

    So many good flavors to choose from when cooking… I choose garlic often, as well as cumin lately. #flavorstory

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  92. Sarah Jestings says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:50 am

    I grew up in south Louisiana so Cajun inspired flavors are really one of my staples. There is nothing like a home cooked Gumbo. #FlavorStory

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  93. kathy pease says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:33 am

    I love chinese food with my favorite flavor being sweet and sour sauce..I could put it on everything. At night while watching tv I always crave sweet and salty so I mix granola with honey roasted peanuts 🙂 #flavorstory

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  94. Cindy Merrill says

    July 15, 2014 at 5:55 am

    Rich smells and exotic flavors of the middle east are meaningful to me, #flavorstory.: I love Afghan food, which uses warm spices and herbs.

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  95. Sarah L says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    I start with garlic and onions for most dishes. I like greek seasonings.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  96. Teresa says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    I keep a bottle of cloves in my kitchen cabinet just to open and smell. It is one of my favorite spice scents. #flavorstory

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  97. Tory says

    July 14, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I love mexican flavors – cumin and peppers especially #flavorstory

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  98. Anne says

    July 14, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    Many years ago, I lived in the country, and I used to walk through the woods to the local cemetery. Much of the cemetery was carpeted with thyme rather than grass, and walking through there was delightful, as the thyme was crushed underfoot. I was a young cook then, and I learned at that early age how fresh herbs can enhance home cooked foods. To this day, I love the fragrance and flavor of fresh thyme. #flavorstory

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  99. Dana Rodriguez says

    July 14, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I love foods from all over the world.My fiance’ and I share cooking..I cook during the week and he does on weekends.I love when he gets creative with spices and rubs..it is always a treat! #flavorstory

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  100. Betty says

    July 14, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    Military assignments to different countries, along with several regions of our own country was a fantastic opportunity to grow. Each stop introduced us to new flavors, new variations of the fave foods we grew up with.
    Love cajun and carribean jerk flavors. #flavorstory

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  101. Rosey says

    July 14, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I can only imagine my husband would love this stew. We have good friends who lived in Brazil (in fact the wife was born and raised there), I wonder if they’d like this the next time they come to visit!

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  102. thuy vu says

    July 14, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I love savory flavors with asian themes, and I tend to use alot of lemongrass in my cooking. #flavorstory

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  103. thuy vu says

    July 14, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    I love savory flavors with asian themes, and I tend to use alot of lemongrass in my cooking.

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  104. Sarah Hall says

    July 14, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    #flavorstory I love using chili powder in a number of recipes. Something to give it a little kick.

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  105. Seyma Shabbir says

    July 14, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I love spicy food! Love to cook international dishes and my favorite dishes are Burmese Khow Suey and I love to make Italian Ricotta Cheesecake. #flavorstory

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  106. Faride says

    July 14, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I really like using spicy and tangy flavors when I cook. Some of my favorites are pepper, lime, orange, cloves, oregano, marjoram, and cayenne. #flavorstory

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  107. Stacy says

    July 14, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    I became a vegan in July 2001. Before that I was a very picky eater. I grew up in an Italian household with a father who only ate steak, hamburgers, hot dogs, and spaghetti. I think my Mom’s spice cabinet consisted of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. It wasn’t until I became vegan that I actually started to try other cuisines, flavors, and food. Now my spice cabinet is overflowing with spices, from different curries to several varieties of salt and pepper, and one of my favorites, adobo. I think almost everything I cook now has adobo and cumin in it. That’s my #flavorstory.

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  108. Dorothy Teel says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    #flavorstory. (What food flavors are meaningful to you?) I love spicy but not super hot foods, I love the taste of garlic and use it on roasts, chops, steaks and have been known to add to my spaghetti, I also love the taste of Nutmeg in my greens and it makes everything just a little better

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  109. Patricia says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Anything spicy is meaningful to me

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  110. Jenn says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    My #FlavorStory: southern foods (chicken pot pie, chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, corn bread, etc.) are all very meaningful to me, simply because I grew up eating them at my grandparents’ house! 🙂

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  111. Jen Bigerton says

    July 14, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    My best flavor combination is for vegetables. I use salt, pepper, lemon-pepper, garlic powder, and italian seasoning to roast vegetables in the oven. #flavorstory

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  112. georgie c says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:54 am

    My #flavorstory is when I cook I enjoy using parsley, cilantro, black pepper and oregano in many things I make even in mashed avocado.

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  113. Danielle Papsis says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:21 am

    I use salt, pepper, garlic and some of my favorite herbs and seasonings are rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, #flavorstory Everything has to have flavor even if it’s just black pepper.

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  114. Leigh Anne Borders says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:03 am

    I do nto have a real elaborate story. Only a simple one. I am not a cook so when I do cook, I have no idea what I am doing and using spices would be off limits. After awhile my family started telling me that things were bland. To me, it tasted fine but to them–no taste. So I began experimenting with adding in different spices. When I cook now, which is rare, they enjoy it. The one that cooks in my home, my husband and he is great at it. He knows just what to use and how much!

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  115. Alissa Apel says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:42 am

    We’ve used Garam Masala more and more lately. Travis #flavorstory our coffee with it. I used it in homemade almond milk. Then we use it for Indian dishes. OMG yumminess!

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  116. brian miller says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:41 am

    nice…always looking for new flavors…that blend sounds good…and this sounds like a hearty stew as well…will keep it on hand for autumn…

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  117. Nancy says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:04 am

    My #flavorstory is that of Hispanic cooking! I love onions, garlic, red pepper, powder and smoked paprika!

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  118. janetfaye says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:04 am

    #flavorstory I like the flavors of garlic, oregano, sweet basil, paprika and black pepper. in most of the food that I cook.

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  119. Stephanie Phelps says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:59 am

    My #flavorstory is sauteed butter and garlic with onions the aroma just fills the whole house when I am roasting these to put into my spaghetti sauce!

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  120. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:56 am

    #Flavorstory Growing up in So Cal, the flavors I have really enjoyed are centered around Mexican food. Cilantro, chilies of different varieties and of course salsa on everything.

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  121. D Schmidt says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:35 am

    My #flavorstory is that I love to add herbs to our mashed and roasted potatoes, it actually seems to be the easiest way for our children to try new flavors.

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  122. Rebecca Parsons says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:34 am

    I love the flavor of herbs on chicken, first time I had herbs on chicken was at dinner and show place and it really made me want to experiment with different types of herbs.

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  123. Daphne Turner says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:29 am

    #flavorstory: I grew up in Vermont so I love the taste of pure Vermont maple syrup. I use it to flavor many things, including my stews.

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