CHICKPEA QUINOA SOUP
This veggie soup is hearty and sticks to your bones on a cold winter’s day. I make a lot of soups in the winter and this is one of my go-to lunches. The chickpeas and quinoa go well together. I use a few can goods …
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Soups & Stews
CHICKEN SOUP
One evening my friend called me. She had the flu and couldn’t move. She asked me if I could bring her some soup. I showed up with chicken, pasta, veggies, and stock. She said she thought I’d pick up some instant soup for her. I …
BERBERE SPICED LAMB WITH ORANGE COUSCOUS
This is not the traditional Ethiopian dish by any stretch of the imagination. I’m using the berbere spice which is spicy and aromatic and gives the meat such depth of flavour. But using more of an osso bucco method for cooking it. The couscous is …
THAI SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP
I had left over pumpkin puree from thanksgiving and decided to make a spicy soup with it. This is quick and easy and can be frozen for future meals.
MOROCCAN BEEF STEW WITH CHICKPEAS
I found a spice mix called Ras el Hanout. It’s a Moroccan mix that has cinnamon, turmeric, red chili flakes, coriander, ginger, anise, allspice, paprika flakes, long pepper, cumin, nutmeg, white pepper, caraway, nigella seeds, cardamom, mace, galangal, fenugreek, red rose petals, cloves, spearmint leaves, …
CLAM BISQUE
This is such an elegant dish that looks complicated but is quite easy to make. It’s creamy and flavourful with sweetness from the onions, carrots, and tomatoes as well as a hint of saffron. I used big and baby clams to give the soup texture and bulk. …