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If I had pieces of lamb I would have done this in the tagine, but as I had this strange, tied lamb roast I decided to try it in the slow cooker. I actually untied the roast, planning on cutting it into pieces, but when I unrolled it and looked I changed my mind.I rolled … Continue reading…
I love lentils…. All kinds. I often make them just to have on hand for my lunch. Mon mari tolerates lentils. If they are a bit spicy, and he has hot sauce on the side he eats them. Just not too often. This stew suited both of us. He was happy with it for dinner … Continue reading…
I did a Slow Roasted Venison Roast last January…. and it was wonderful. But it started me thinking about having my oven on for such a long time – even at relatively low heat. Of course, in winter, there’s the added bonus of more heat in the kitchen, but, still, in thinking about reducing my … Continue reading…
I remember my mother had a tiny, 2 oz jar of chopped pimentos in the fridge that she would dole out carefully as a garnish for deviled eggs or potato salad. She usually kept it so long she had to throw the last few out. She also had a 1 oz bottle of Pompeian olive oil in … Continue reading…
Another recipe for the slow cooker…. This time a traditional pot roast. Well, almost traditional…. I used veal rather than beef, but everything else was right. It was the perfect week-end dinner for a cold, gray, rainy day. Rest assured, the slow cooker will be put away as soon as the grill comes out of … Continue reading…
I like my slow cooker. I like being able to do the prep work in the afternoon and have dinner ready with no fuss on the days I have French class in the morning and French conversation in the evening. I like having the main course cooking nicely so I can spend more time on … Continue reading…
This is a recipe that my s-i-l in Hawaii sent to me. I’m not certain where she found it, but I know she modified it. And I modified it a bit more. It’s all about working with the ingredients one has on hand…. Her recipe called for apple cider, which, I assume, is the U.S, … Continue reading…