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If you like a good chili, then you are going to love this hearty black bean soup. Chipotle and ancho chili powders impart heat and great depth of flavour to the soup. I’ve used a smoked chipotle as I love the beautiful smoky note it …
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and healthy breakfast recipe that takes ordinary oatmeal and turns into three layers of extraordinary goodness! A crunchy walnut topping covers a lightly sweetened oatmeal custard, that has an almost bread pudding like consistency when baked. Tender apples …
Pasta e fagioli, or “pasta and beans,” is a delicious Italian style soup that is loaded with creamy beans, tender pasta, and vegetables. Traditional pasta e fagioli is made with pancetta or bacon, or more heartier versions use ground beef or pork. My version of pasta …
This chicken tagine is both fruity, and spicy, as well as incredibly aromatic. The chicken is gently simmered in a tomato- based sauce until tender. Chilies provide a bit of heat, while rosemary, ginger, and cinnamon add warmth and a beautiful fragrance. Dried apricots and honey provide a layer of sweetness to temper the heat of the chili.
Prepare to meet your new favorite chocolate dessert! This old-fashioned chocolate pudding cake was so popular in my family that my Mom always made a double batch. As the batter bakes it magically separates into two rich chocolatey layers; a beautiful moist and fudgy cake, …
I grew up eating traditional Polish style cabbage rolls as a nod to my Dad’s Polish roots. Cabbage rolls are a comfort food classic; the cabbage leaves are filled with hearty ground beef and rice, onions and garlic, then coated in a homemade tomato sauce …
This Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a delicious, velvety-smooth, warming soup. Ginger adds warmth and a little zing, while the orange juice and zest add a citrusy sweetness. Like my recipe for Curried Sweet Potato Soup, I’ve snuck in some red lentils to up the …
