Alright, maybe not. Though sometimes, I daydream about descending from a line of ancient Chinese royalty. We just don’t know about it yet. A girl can dream. When the weather gets colder, what’s your go-to dish to keep you warm? For me, it’s soups and stews. I love the feeling of warmth that permeates the kitchen as a pot of soup simmers away on my stove. Of course, the same effect could be achieved by baking, but sometimes, even the oven needs a break. There was a nice bottle of harissa that lurked within the depths of my pantry drawer for a long time. I have a thing with impulse purchases. I spy an intriguing sauce or spice blend at the supermarket, throw it into my cart, shove it into one of my kitchen drawers, and all is forgotten. Those newfangled sauces and spices never see the light of day until I orchestrate a major kitchen cleaning. Do you have same problem? Admit it, you do. Well, it was high time to crack open that jar of harissa and make magic happen. (Side note: Not even Popeye could open that jar of harissa without some assistance! So I wrapped a rubber band around the lid of the jar, twisted, and tada . . . crisis averted. Try that trick the next time you are trying to pry open a stubborn jar.) I’ve been eating this Moroccan beef chili for three days straight. If you’re looking to try a new chili recipe, look no further!
