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Moroccan-born Nisrine Merzouki shares recipes from her childhood, travels and more.
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Jun 16
Once upon a time there were onions and raisins.There was ground chicken and pumpkin pie spice.And there was a girl. A passionate girl that comes from a faraway land. And so this dish, inspired by the flavors of her homeland, was born for her readers (read full article)
Meat, Moroccan Recipes, tagine
Jun 07
This is what my weekend was made of...Quiet strolls on the quaint streets of Historic Cocoa VillageA bit of antiquing Shopping for and philosophizing about shoes And meatloaf making for a simple Sunday night dinner This is an old meatloaf recipe that (read full article)
Meat, travel
May 28
I have shared a brewat recipe previously and thought it was time for another one. I could probably post a different recipe every single one of the 365 days of the year. They are so versatile. I like to call them the jeans of the culinary world. Bette (read full article)
Meat, Moroccan Recipes
May 09
How much more predictable can I be? A few days after talking about the possibility of marinating brochettes in my Kalamata olive dressing, here I am with the recipe. As much as I’d like to think of myself as surprising, I find sometimes that my act (read full article)
Meat, Mediterranean
Apr 16
I’ve mentioned before how fond I am of mixed marriages and cultural blends—so fond I actually entered into one myself. After nearly two months of wedded life, I’m happy to report that my opinion hasn’t changed. Our differences still enrich an (read full article)
Meat, Moroccan Recipes
Apr 16
I’ve mentioned before how fond I am of mixed marriages and cultural blends—so fond I actually entered into one myself. After nearly two months of wedded life, I’m happy to report that my opinion hasn’t changed. Our differences still enrich an (read full article)
Meat, Moroccan Recipes
Apr 05
This week was long but short, eventful but inadequate as are all holiday weeks. I spent long afternoons lying in the sun like a lizard—I hope my skin doesn't look like that of a lizard in 20 years—read, cooked, organized my life a bit, and ended (read full article)
Meat, Moroccan Recipes
Apr 05
This week was long but short, eventful but inadequate as are all holiday weeks. I spent long afternoons lying in the sun like a lizard—I hope my skin doesn't look like that of a lizard in 20 years—read, cooked, organized my life a bit, and ended (read full article)
Meat, Moroccan Recipes
Mar 06
This mint-parsley pesto is as fragrant and nutty as an original pesto made with basil. It is truly Mediterranean with a potent mint aroma toned down slightly by the nuttiness of the peanuts.This is one of the easiest chicken recipes I’ve made. I pe (read full article)
Meat, Mediterranean
Mar 06
This mint-parsley pesto is as fragrant and nutty as an original pesto made with basil. It is truly Mediterranean with a potent mint aroma toned down slightly by the nuttiness of the peanuts.This is one of the easiest chicken recipes I’ve made. I pe (read full article)
Meat, Mediterranean
Feb 10
I am officially back in the kitchen, rocking and rolling, clacking and clicking pans, making messes, stirring and chopping, and creating magic. After the smoky and rich chipotle sweet potatoes a few days ago, I made another rich dish using cream. Thi (read full article)
Meat, Pasta
Jan 25
As you know, dear reader, I just made ras el hanout last week. To my great pleasure—and displeasure—most of it is already gone. I only had one fourth of a cup to begin with, which might sound like plenty to some, but to a spice girl like me (no c (read full article)
gluten-free, Meat, Moroccan Recipes
Jan 13
I shouldn’t call this moussaka but messakaa,the Middle Eastern version which is very similar, except without the béchamel sauce on top. Formerly, my cousin’s Egyptian wife, Samia, taught her mother-in-law (my mother’s sister), who taught my mo (read full article)
Meat, Mediterranean
Dec 22
Brewats in Arabic mean "little envelopes." I’ve eaten many variations of these little envelopes, from seafood and vegetables to cheese and fruits. The delicate, crispy phyllo dough makes everything taste more delicious, more sophisticated. If youâ (read full article)
Appetizer, Meat, Mediterranean, Moroccan Food
Dec 19
The week is almost over. It’s been a hectic but wonderful one. So many things happened: I did and redid homework, graded quizzes, wrapped presents, exchanged presents, met with friends, cooked pasta, baked muffins, and even mentally traveled to Mo (read full article)
Meat, Mediterranean