Canadian Tourtière – Traditional Meat Pie A classic French Canadian meat pie made with a mix of ground pork, beef, and spices, encased in flaky pastry. Ingredients (Serves 6): * 500g ground pork * 500g ground beef * 1 onion, finely chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 tsp cinnamon * ½ tsp cloves * ½ tsp allspice * Salt, pepper * 1 ready-made pie crust (top and bottom) * 1 egg (for egg wash) Instructions: 1. Cook onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground meats and brown. 2. Stir in spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until well combined and fragrant. 3. Line a pie dish with crust, fill with meat mixture, cover with top crust. 4. Seal edges, cut slits in top. Brush with beaten egg. 5. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Canadian Tip: Serve warm with ketchup or mustard, popular during the holidays.

Beef Birria Tacos Juicy Beef Birria Tacos with Consomé for Dipping Ingredients: For the Birria: 3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs, cut into chunks 3 dried guajillo chiles 2 dried ancho chiles 2 dried pasilla chiles 1 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, quartered 5 garlic cloves 1 large tomato, quartered 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups beef broth For the Tacos: 12 small corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese Chopped white onion, for garnish Chopped cilantro, for garnish Lime wedges, for serving Directions: Toast the dried chiles in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes. In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, and tomato until softened. Transfer to a blender. Add soaked chiles, vinegar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth. Return the beef to the pot. Pour the sauce over the meat. Add bay leaf and beef broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until beef is fall-apart tender. Remove beef, shred it, and return to the pot. Reserve the broth (consomé) for dipping. To assemble tacos: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip each tortilla in the consomé, place in the pan, and top with cheese and shredded beef. Fold and crisp each side for 2–3 minutes until golden. Serve tacos with onion, cilantro, and lime, plus a bowl of consomé for dipping. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 3 hours | Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #birriatacos #tacotuesday #beeftacos #mexicanfood #authenticbirria #tacorecipe #homemadetacos #slowcookedbeef #cheesytacos #dippingtacos #birriaconsome #mexicancomfortfood #foodieapproved #streetfoodstyle #beefbirria #crispycheesytacos #spicybirria #slowcookingrecipes #dinnerideas #latinflavors These Beef Birria Tacos are next-level delicious Fall-apart tender meat, crispy cheese crust, and that rich consomé dip… your taste buds are in for a ride!

Looking for a quick sweet fix? This Cinnamon Mug Cake is a delightful treat that comes together in just minutes! Ingredients: - 2 T. Butter - 6 T. Almond Flour - 1 Egg - 1-2 T. Swerve (or your preferred sweetener) - 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon - 2 T. Cream Cheese - 1 T. Powdered Swerve Directions: 1. Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter right in your favorite mug. It’s a cozy way to kick things off! 2. Now, add in 6 tablespoons of almond flour, 1 egg, 1-2 tablespoons of Swerve, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the melted butter. Give it all a good stir until everything is well combined. 3. Pop your mug in the microwave and cook for about 90 seconds. Just watch it rise and take shape! 4. For the scrumptious frosting, melt another 2 tablespoons of butter and mix in 2 tablespoons of cream cheese. Microwave it for a minute to soften everything up. 5. Stir in 1 tablespoon of powdered Swerve and another 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla to your creamy frosting mix until it’s smooth and dreamy. 6. Finally, slather that frosting generously on your warm mug cake. Enjoy every bite! Nutritional Values (per serving): - Calories: 350 - Total Fats: 30g - Carbohydrates: 15g - Fiber: 6g - Sugars: 2g - Protein: 10g Serving Size: 1 mug cake Indulge in this easy and delicious mug cake for a guilt-free dessert that feels like a warm hug! #MugCake #CinnamonDelight #SugarFree #BakingJoy #HealthyDessert

Moroccan Spiced Banana Bread Fragrant Moroccan Banana Bread with Warm Spices and Orange Zest Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios (optional) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for topping) Directions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted oil or butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in chopped nuts if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top of the batter. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Kcal: 290 kcal | Servings: 10 slices #bananabread #moroccanflavors #spicedbaking #easyloafrecipes #warmspices #aromaticbaking #comfortbake #bananabreadtwist #bakingfromscratch #homemadebread #orangeyzest #exoticflavors #globalbakes #sweetspicecombo #cozybaking #bakedtreats #bananarecipes #teaandcake #nuttybakes #dessertloaf Give your banana bread an exotic makeover with Moroccan spices and a hint of orange zest. This fragrant loaf is perfect for chilly mornings or afternoon tea!

Cincinnati Chili Spiced Cincinnati Chili Over Spaghetti with Cheddar & Onions Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups beef broth 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 bay leaf 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 lb cooked spaghetti 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup diced onion 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional) Directions: In a large pot over medium heat, add ground beef and break it up thoroughly with a spoon, but do not brown it. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire, and all spices, including cocoa powder, cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste. For traditional "5-way" Cincinnati Chili, layer as follows: 1-way: Just the chili 2-way: Chili over spaghetti 3-way: Chili, spaghetti, and shredded cheddar 4-way: Add onions OR beans 5-way: Add both onions AND beans Serve hot and enjoy with oyster crackers if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Kcal: 460 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #cincinnatichili #5waychili #midwesternrecipes #comfortfood #spaghettichili #regionalfood #classicchili #heartymeals #familydinner #chilicravings #beefrecipes #americanchili #iconicdishes #cheddarcheese #groundbeef #cocoaandspice #homemadechili #weeknightdinner #cozyfood #chilioverpasta Ever tried chili over spaghetti? Cincinnati Chili is a flavor bomb with warming spices like cinnamon and cocoa—give your taste buds a treat tonight!