Ethiopian Mild Split Pea Stew / Kik Alich'a

Sometimes it's the simpler recipes that stick the closest with you, and that's certainly the case with me and this Ethiopian split pea stew, called kik alich'a (ክክ፡አሊጫ) in Amharic. I first fell in love with this dish as a teenager in Ethiopia and have stayed in love every since - just the smell of it cooking on the stove brings back so many memories. I wish I could remember our houseworker's recipe as it was the best, but what I use today is based on Ato Daniel's cookbook. I hope it brings you as much warmth and comfort as it does me!

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

This is another blend of a couple of recipes, from here and here. Ham seems to be a popular add-in to split pea soup in North America, but more often than not I make it as below for days when I'm vegan. I think this recipe is delicious as is, but feel free to add some ham or bacon if you're wanting that richer flavor in the end product!