6 easy spiced pot Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks (or assorted chicken pieces, about 3 lbs), flour or 2 tbsp corn, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped finely, extra virgin olive oil, fresh gingerroot, finely chopped, dried apricots, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, honey, chicken stock, saffron or 1 tsp turmeric, ras el hanout spice mix (or make up spice mix below), ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, cayenne pepper (optional), salt and black pepper, chopped fresh coriander, to serve (cilantro), carrots, peeled & diced (optional), preserved lemon, chopped into small wedges (optional), harissa

old fashioned oats (i get this in bulk from my food co-op, if you used the quick cooking ones, it might be even creamier), water , i think you need more than usual because of the long cooking time, cinnamon (optional), dried fruits (optional), spices (optional)

honeycomb beef tripe (best from mexican grocery or meat markets), foot (cut in small pieces by the butcher), hominy, yellow onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, bay leaves, oregano, menudo spice mix, serrano pepper , pepper for extra spiciness (optional), salt, chicken broth, tap water , to fill the crock pot

dry red or 2 (750 ml) bottles white wine, oranges, peeled and sliced into wedges (save the skins), sugar, cinnamon stick