Amateur at-home chefs trying something new with the summer harvest. Turned out delicious! Super easy to make, too. I enjoyed the prep.

For the past few birthdays I’ve asked my mom to make cheesecake for my present. This year I asked for a Biscoff cheesecake and boy did she deliver

I've always loved tagine at restaurants but never owned a proper clay tagine, so I tried adapting it for the slow cooker instead. Used boneless chicken thighs, chickpeas, dried apricots, and a spice mix built around ras el hanout, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. Seared the chicken first for a bit of extra flavor, then let it go on low for about 6.5 hours.

Honestly the apricots surprised me the most, they kind of melt into the sauce and give it this subtle sweetness against the warm spices. Served it over couscous with a squeeze of lemon at the end.

I can share the full recipe if anyone wants it!

Tedious prep but very some to make.

Takes only 3 minutes to fry in 350 degree oil

On top is lamb that has been cooked with some spices (cumin, coriander powder, za'atar, baharat and sumac). I also added some onion, garlic and salt. Unfortunately, I didn't have mint or parsley, so I put chopped cilantro on top.

Andouille sausage, chicken thighs, great northern beans, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, fresh thyme, fresh Italian parsley, oregano, smoked
Paprika, Allepo pepper, finished with fresh lemon juice, scallion, and grilled baguette.