It’s spring break this week and next week for my kids. I took this week off and we decided not to go anywhere, just stay home and have relaxing family time together. It’s been really nice. And, I finally have time to blog! I’ve been so busy with work and the kids’ schedules that I…
Category: Stews
Moroccan Lentils #MOLOmonday
I can’t even wrap my head around the fact that it’s a new month already! Where did February go? So now it’s March, and here we are at the first Monday of the month. Do you know what that means? It’s MOLO Monday! This is when I show you how to make over leftovers…
Slow-Cooker Borscht Stew
Have you ever made a meal that had all the right things going for it – nutritious ingredients, easy preparation, visual appeal – the only problem was that nobody actually liked it? Yeah, that’s what happened with this meal. I still wanted to share it though, because I think it’s a really great recipe, especially for people following low-carb,…
Lentil and Garlic Sausage Stew
This recipe reminds me of one of the very first recipes I posted on this blog over 4 years ago, Turkey Kielbasa and Lentil Stew. That one was a crockpot recipe, while this new version is a quick weeknight recipe you can make on your stovetop. Cole really liked this one! His plate was empty…
Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew
I wasn’t expecting to win anyone over with this recipe. My boys hate sweet potatoes, Cole hates spinach, and Tony isn’t all that fond of quinoa. I made it anyway because I love all of those things. Surprisingly, everyone ate this stew without complaint. I think it was the chickpeas that did it, or as Cole would call…
Crockpot Goulash
Goulash is basically a stew seasoned with paprika, often served with pasta or potatoes. I like that this version is done in the crockpot, because I love using my crockpot whenever possible. It’s nice to prepare a meal ahead of time and just forget about it until dinner-time rolls around. All you need to remember with…
Beer Stew
This hearty stew with chunks of beef and vegetables in a beer broth is perfect on a cold winter’s night. 1 lb cubed stewing beef 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 1/2 cups baby carrots (or sliced regular carrots) 1 large russet potato, cubed 1 can beer 1 tbsp soy sauce 2…
Doro Wat
Ethiopian chicken stew slow-cooked in the crockpot. It’s sure to warm you up on a cold day. 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tbsps butter3 large onions, diced 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger1 tbsp paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like it spicy)1/2 teaspoon black pepper1…
Lentil and Vegetable Tagine
A hearty Moroccan stew with an array of fresh veggies and protein-rich lentils. 1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed2 stalks of celery, chopped2 stalks of carrots, peels and chopped2 cups of mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar2 tsp paprika1 1/2 tsp cumin1/2 tbsp grated gingerroot2 cups brown or green lentils1…
Turkey Kielbasa and Lentil Stew
Here’s another great crockpot recipe- a working mom’s best friend! Kielbasa (otherwise known as Polish or Ukrainian sausage) gives this dish a wonderful smokey flavour, and the lentils add a hearty texture. It’s one tasty way to add legumes to your diet. By using the turkey version of this sausage, you cut out some of…
Food and Whine 