Antelope Tagine with Vegetables and Dates

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My Ras el Hanout spice blend contains 28 ingredients, and I've included the list and method for making your own "k'meesa"(aka "secret stash"). But If you're not up to purchasing and creating the spice blend, African, Middle Eastern and other specialty grocery stores will have bags of Ras el Hanout already mixed.  Williams-Sonoma has good one too!   … [Read more...]

Braised Pheasant with Red Wine Poached Seckel Pears and Spiced Carrot Puree

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I've modified this dish from a Sous Vide recipe for those of you who don't have access to a water oven, or immersion circulator.  I loved this dish so much that I didn't want to limit who could try it.  The texture will be slightly different, and searing the meat is done before braising, not after, but the flavor rocks!! I've used the photo for the sous vide recipe, so yours will look … [Read more...]