Nonna K.

2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil 1 Onion, thinly sliced 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp. Grated fresh ginger 2 Chili Peppers, Chopped 6 Oz. Dried Apricots 2 Lbs. Lamb Stew meat, cut into one inch cubes 3 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 Cups Beef Broth 1 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 cup Brandy 1 tsp. dried Basil 1 tsp. dried dill 1 Tbsp. dried parsley S&P just before serving. Melt 1 Tbsp. of the coconut in a large skillet, sauté the Onion for about 3 minutes, then add the Garlic, Ginger, Chili peppers and Apricots, cook for about 3 additional minutes. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker Melt the remaining coconut oil and sauté the lamb meet in batches and transfer to the slow cooker. Add sweet potatoes to the slow cooker Mix the Broth, lemon juice, brandy and dried herbs in a bowl and pour over the meat in the slow cooker Cook on Low for 6-8 hours Salt and Pepper to taste

1 Onion, Diced 1 Tbsp. Ghee 3-4 Cloves Garlic 2 Lbs. Ground Beef 1 tsp. Dried Oregano 1 Tsp. Dried Basil 3 Yams, peeled and thinly sliced 1 Green Pepper seeded and chopped 1 Red Pepper, seeded and chopped 1 Cup sliced Mushrooms 1 Cup Tomato Sauce S&P just before serving. In a large skillet, saute the onion in the Ghee over medium heat for about 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook until fragant. Add the beef and brown , breaking the meat up with a Spatula. Add the Oregano and Basil for cook for about 5 additional minutes. Lay the yams in the slow cooker, next layer the peppers and mushrooms. Place the meat on top and pour tomato sauce over it.  Cook on low for 6 hours.

1/2 Lb.  Bacon, diced 2 Lbs. Beef Chuck, cut into big cubes 8 Shallots, peeled and left whole 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp. Herbs de Provence 1 Lb. Mushrooms, stems recmoved and sliced 1 Lb. Carrots, sliced 1 1/2 Cups Red Wine 1 Cup Beef Stock 1/2 Cup Cognac Saute the bacon over medium high until just crisp, about 3-5 minutes Remove the bacon and brown the meat in batches in the bacon grease, allowing the meat to brown well. If the bacon grease is smoking, turn the heat down to medium. Place the beef, bacon and all other ingredients into the slow cooker and cook for about 6-8 hours. Season before serving.