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Slow cooker chicken and lentil stew with moringa in a white bowl
September 16, 2026

Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Stew with Moringa 🌿

Chicken thighs, green lentils and vegetables, seared and slow cooked in one pot, finished with fresh moringa. The comfort bowl that gets dinner on the table early for a change.

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Slow cooker 15 bean soup with collard greens and smoked turkey necks
September 16, 2026

Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup with Collards and Smoked Turkey 🫘

Beans soaked overnight, smoked turkey necks, a whole bunch of collards and my own seasoning blend instead of the packet. Four hours...