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Green Chili Stew

Pork, green chilis, onion and garlic. Throw in a little potato and you have a great bowl of green chili stew.

A couple of days ago I roasted and peeled some poblano chilis, mmm they are perfect for a stew.

Let's put it all together, shall we?

Kicking up your heels, all four of them

On my way to and from work I drive past a few pastures. Sometimes they are serene with nary a beast in sight. But lately,

 

this pasture has been teeming with the activity of the little ones. 

Parmesan Cheese with Preserved Lemon Wafers

Parmesan cheese, preserved lemon and thyme.

A wonderful little bite to have with a glass of your favorite red wine.

Filet Mignon and Yogurt Raspberry Cake

That's what was for dinner.

For Christmas we were gifted Omaha Steaks, Filet Mignon dinners from one of Stan's daughters.

It's been in the freezer tempting me all this time, until last night. 

 

The steaks came with twice baked potatoes and a vegetable medley. Really, really delicious tender steaks. 

The twice baked potatoes even have little bits of real bacon in them.

And the best part...we still have two more in the freezer Yippieeee!!!!!

Cornmeal Cake with Rosemary Syrup

If you don't care for overly sweet desserts, this is for you.

This was perfect after the pot roast dinner I made.

 

Get your cornmeal out and pre-heat your oven, you are gonna love this. 

Mu Gratiem (Garlic Pork)

Pork cooked in a garlic, cilantro paste then finished in a sweet fish sauce.

 

Served on lettuce leaves with rice.

You have to try this...

Moroccan Couscous

Since I have preserved lemons on my mind, I thought I'd make a Moroccan couscous, and add a little lemon to it.

Let's gathered up a bunch of spices and get busy. 

Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives

Chicken, preserved lemons, green olives. Add in some fresh herbs and fragrant spices to create a meal you will want to make again and again.

 

I served it with a mix of lentils, green split peas and barley.

Corn Soup masala

I had some beautiful fresh corn. My first thought was to make a corn chowder or some kind of a rich, spicy, creamy soup. 

C'mon and try it. I know you'll like it.

Carrot Soup with Orange and Ginger

Carrots gently cooked to a creamy perfection; embraced by the juicy sweetness of a Satsuma orange, and a spicy kiss of ginger.

Now you know why I never made it as a romance novelist, therefore, I cook.

Let's get started on the creamy carrot part of the novel.