Miscellaneous with garlic

4 ounces bacon , diced 1 lb venison shoulder, cut into 1 chunks 3 large carrots, peeled & cut into 1/2 slices 3 large parsnips , peeled & cut into 1/2 "[...]

1/2 medium onion , chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons oregano 1 tablespoon salt 2 stalks celery , diced 2 parsnips , diced 1 jalapeno[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion , chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 lb beef shoulder, fat trimmed & cut into 1 1/2 pieces (I use round steak) 3[...]

1/3 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons cherry preserves 2 cloves garlic , minced 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper , to taste 1 1/2[...]