BEEF, ROOT VEGETABLE AND A LITTLE DATES STEW

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INGREDIENTS 2 lbs beef cubes 3 tsp salt Pepper to taste 2 tbsp potato starch 2 tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, whole 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp paprika 1 cup white wine 3 cups beef stock 6 thyme sprigs 2 lbs peeled and cubed beets, carrots, potatoes 6 medjool dates, pitted but left whole INSTRUCTIONS Place salt, pepper and corn or potato starch in bag. Toss beef to coat well. Brown beef in oil on all sides,…

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA

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This dish is simple, delicious and very rich! INGREDIENTS 1 lb. thick cut Smokey bacon  2 cups heavy cream 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Be patient with it. Discard the fat. Add the cream and Parmesan and cook until slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes. Add lots of pepper and a little salt. Pour over your favorite pasta. 

CHICKEN TAGINE

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Best with chicken thighs. Eat with Couscous, Faro or a good crusty bread. INGREDIENTS 1 cup chicken broth (I use chicken bouillon cubes) 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp honey 1 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tsp ground cumin 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp pepper 2 15 oz diced tomatoes cans 1 cup cubed butternut squash (if you like this veg add more) 3…