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Moroccan Lamb with Black Bean Mango Salad

Moroccan Lamb with Black Bean Mango Salad

Slow-cooked, braised lamb with Moroccan spices – is your mouth watering yet? What if I told you that this dish takes five minutes of prep time, cooks while you work, and gives you leftovers for lunches? I know, WOW! I’m not a big New Year’s […]

Moroccan Chickpeas

Moroccan Chickpeas

Recently, we had a vegetarian house guest in Italy. This had me working on my meatless recipes. Pete had given me this very cool spice mix called Ras el Hanout, which he had found at “Silk Road Spice Merchant” in the Calgary Farmers Market. It […]

Ole! Mexican Braised Beef Tacos

Ole! Mexican Braised Beef Tacos

I have three sisters. Yes, you read that right, there were four girls in my family growing up. My father used to moan that he was outnumbered – even the cat was female. What he never mentioned, of course, was that he was (and still is) […]

Black Beauty Bean Soup

Black Beauty Bean Soup

If you don’t have a slow cooker, run out and buy one now. No, like right now. I love my slow cooker. It comes in handy for preparing dinners while you work and has the added benefit of making your house smell fabulous when you walk […]

Chicken While You Work

Chicken While You Work

I’m like a lot of people out there. I work full-time, but I also try to make as many of my meals as possible at home, instead of buying prepared food. Doris is a woman I’ve worked with for many years. She has a small […]

Braised Beef Ribs in Porcini and Morel Mushroom Sauce

Braised Beef Ribs in Porcini and Morel Mushroom Sauce

Beef ribs are great for slow cooking. This recipe is a great one for a cold winter day and can be done either in the oven or in a slow cooker. You can prep all the vegetables the night before and make it in the […]

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