Moroccan Chickpea Stew
This delicious stew shows up regularly on my fall and winter menu. I love its tasty blend of savoury and sweet ingredients. Reminds me of the wonderful meals I enjoyed in Morocco.
Sesame Ginger Salmon
This Asian-inspired salmon recipe is a favourite in my house. It also works well if you bake this salmon in a 400° F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes with a fork.
Mushroom Barley Casserole
There may be some liquid left on the bottom of the pan after cooking this casserole, but don't worry - the barley will quickly absorb it.
Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy
1. Trim fat from beef and cut into 1 inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2. Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add beef and cook 5 minutes or until browned. 3. Add coffee and next 4 ingredients (coffee through garlic) and bring to a boil.…
Beef with Spicy Cocoa Gravy
Combine unsweetened cocoa and next 7 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a large bowl. Add beef; toss to coat. Remove beef from bowl. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Add flour to cocoa mixture; stir with a whisk. Return beef…
Black Bean Coffee Chili
This hearty chili is a meal in itself. Coffee is the secret ingredient - accentuates the boldness of the meat and adds a hint of a smoky taste. You'll be admiring the color and nice texture as you let it slow cook. And, if you choose, this chili can…
Brown Rice and Lentil Casserole
Preheat over to 350°F. In a 6 cup (1.5 L) casserole dish, combine all ingredients except cheese. Cover with lid or foil. Bake for 1.5 hours. Stir 2 or 3 times during baking. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for another 5…
Chicken & Winter Squash Tagine
A tagine is a Moroccan stew, named for the pot it is cooked in. Traditional tagines were made by placing the stew ingredients in the covered baking dish, and then mounding the hot coals of a cook fire up the sides of the conical cover.
Chicken and Barley Stew
Bring barley and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. While barley cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add mixed vegetables; sauté 2 minutes. Add…
Chickpea, Bean & Tomato Curry
Many curries, especially those from Southeast Asia, are made with coconut milk as a base. Unfortunately, coconut milk is exceptionally high in saturated fat. So, for a more healthful alternative, we used evaporated milk with a little bit of coconut…