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Momma Cherie’s Lentil Stew with Butternut Squash and Smoked Chicken/Turkey

Ingredients ½ pound (1 heaped cup) lentils, rinsed and picked over 6 cups chicken stock (Trader Joe’s organic chicken stock) 1 diced medium onion 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 bay leaf Pinch of saffron (Trader Joe’s) ½ teaspoon … Continue reading

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Baby is here…

Baby turns eight days old today and today was my first run as a father. Yup, it is different. We made several stews and a pasta sauce ahead of time, so we have been pulling from our well-stocked freezer between … Continue reading

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Skillet Poached Black Cod

This is extremely easy, and works for any similar fish. Rinse and pat dry Black Cod Fillets; Prepare the fillets: on each side, sprinkle: salt, finely ground pepper, and a pinch of Herb du Provence; Preheat the skillet with of … Continue reading

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Savory Lamb Tagine

Savory Lamb Tagine Preheat the oven for 325⁰ Meat and Marinade: 2.5 – 3 lbs. lamb shoulder, cubed about 1.5 inches Allow the meat to marinate in the following dry marinade for 30 minutes Combine in a large bowl, and … Continue reading

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