One of the hardest parts about giving up six main food groups and items for baby A (she has protein digestion issues so I'm not eating dairy, wheat, eggs, fish, soy or peanuts) is finding quick, easy weeknight meals. Through a lot of trial and error, J and I have learned that some meals that … Continue reading Lamb Tagine with Potatoes and Chickpeas
Jeb’s Chili
One of J's favorite dishes is his father's chili. It makes more than enough for three meals and a few lunches for us. Like most of our favorite meals, this one gets better the longer it simmers. It looks complicated, but I promise it's easy and worth it. Base Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 pounds chili or stew beef (you can also use ground beef if you want) 1 pound pork chop cut up (or you can use ground pork) 2-3 green bell peppers chopped 1-2 onions, chopped
Lamb Kofta and Harissa Yogurt Sauce
There's a Lebanese restaurant in Cleveland, Taza, that J and I LOVE. We eat there nearly every time we're in town. Until now, the recipe for their delicious lamb kofta has eluded us. This weekend when everyone else was grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, J finally managed to perfect this recipe with the help of … Continue reading Lamb Kofta and Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Harissa (Tunisian Hot Chili Sauce)
If you're looking for a way to add spice, but don't want to use Srichacha sauce, this is a great alternative. J and I have used it in stir fry already and it is delicious! Ingredients: 4 ounces (about 18) dried hot red New Mexico chili peppers 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as … Continue reading Harissa (Tunisian Hot Chili Sauce)
Copycat Luby’s Tortilla Soup
The best tortilla soup is either at Luby's in San Antonio or Magnolia's in Austin. Seeing as how I no longer live in Texas, it was high time I learned to make this amazingly tasty, wonderful, cold winter night meal. 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons chopped garlic1 poblano pepper (seeded and chopped)1 … Continue reading Copycat Luby’s Tortilla Soup