The Differences Between Tagine and Couscous + Beef Tagine Recipe

The Differences Between Tagine and Couscous + Beef Tagine Recipe

Eating Moroccan food in Morocco was an eye-opening experience after growing up in the Western world. Nothing was what we thought it. For example, the tagine I had in the US is actually couscous. In Morocco, tagine is NOT served over couscous. Instead, it’s more 

Chicken Tinga Tacos – Delicious Memories from Childhood

Chicken Tinga Tacos – Delicious Memories from Childhood

Eating chicken tinga tacos or Tinga da Pollo always brings back delicious memories of childhood. From the time I was about 10 years old, a large Mexican family helped on the produce farm. Everyone, including my family, called the group’s matriarch, Mama (I never knew 

It’s Lamb Season and here’s 12 Spring Lamb Recipes

It’s Lamb Season and here’s 12 Spring Lamb Recipes

It’s springtime and time for spring lamb. Well, it is in many cultures. While lamb use is increasing in the US, Americans are not huge consumers of lamb compared to the rest of the world. In fact, the average American only eats 0.88 pounds of 

17 Exciting Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes Celebrating the Year of the Rooster

17 Exciting Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes Celebrating the Year of the Rooster

Saturday, January 28th, marks the beginning of the Year of the Rooster and I’m sharing 17 Asian-inspired chicken recipes to get you into the mood. I’m an excited tiger this year. According to my Chinese horoscope it’s going to be an awesome year. Here’s the 

Vegetarian Buckwheat and Black Bean Chili

Vegetarian Buckwheat and Black Bean Chili

I didn’t realize until traveling to Europe and Morocco, how underutilized whole grains, or cereals as the Europeans call them, are in the diets of Americans. Or the hubby’s and my diet. Barley, millet, rye, buckwheat, farro, whole wheat couscous, whole corn, quinoa, sorghum, whole 

Slow Cooker Cooking: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Cooking: Chicken Tortilla Soup

We are finally home! I have to admit to being so sick of hotel rooms and am so happy to be home. Hubby is a little wary because he is afraid they will send him back out there. I am lucky to be able to 

Slow Cooker Cooking: Sausage and Fennel Cassoulet

Slow Cooker Cooking: Sausage and Fennel Cassoulet

Staying inspired for cooking from the hotel room, is a bit challenging because of the limits of not having my arsenal of spices, knives, pots, pans and of course a full-size fridge. It is a challenge I have enjoyed since it forces me to use 

Slow Cooker Cooking: Cubano Sliders

Slow Cooker Cooking: Cubano Sliders

It is another addition to the hotel cooking series using the slow cooker. This addition brings a slow cooker version of the famous Cubano in the form of a slider. Version being the keyword, because while being completely yummy this version does not compare to 

Slow Cooker Cooking: Crockpot Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Cooking: Crockpot Jambalaya

I am continuing the slow cooker series from the hotel room with a nice warm and spicy pot of jambalaya. Jambalaya is perfect for warming up the soul and body after a cold day outside in the wintertime. I also know plenty of people who 

Slow Cooker Cooking: Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Cooking: Chicken Tacos

With Hubby working out-of-town for about three months now, we have lived out of a hotel room more than living at home. We have a fridge and microwave, so eating out or sandwiches, salads, microwave food and takeout have been the story for food. I have