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Moroccan-born Nisrine Merzouki shares recipes from her childhood, travels and more.

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Recent Posts Tagged With 'Meat'

Jun 16

Tagine of Meatballs with Onions and Raisins and a Reminder to Vote

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

Sunny Strolls and Meatloaf

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

Beef Cigars: Kefta Brewats

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

Beef Brochettes in Kalamata Olive Marinade

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

Chicken Sausages in Triple Red Pepper Sauce

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

Chicken Sausages in Triple Red Pepper Sauce

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

Dry Rub Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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

Dry Rub Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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

Mint Pesto Chicken

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

Mint Pesto Chicken

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

Steak au Poivre Pasta

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

Brochettes with Ras El Hanout, Lemon and Garlic

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

Moussaka

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

Chicken and Almond Brewats

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

Meatloaf My Way

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

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