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Moroccan-born Nisrine Merzouki shares recipes from her childhood, travels and more.
I had heard of the wonders of the German kartoffel but didn't think it tasted better than any other. It did. It was smaller and more yellow. It was young and less starchy. It was new potato, harvested early while its skin is still thin and its size s (read full article)
Some of you may be familiar with potato skordalia, a Greek garlic and mashed potato dip. Not feeling like having anything starchy, I made it with mashed carrots instead. It was garlicky. Strongly and delightfully garlicky. My husband doesn’t eat an (read full article)
This dish took me to a far away land of safaris, incredible roses and Kericho Gold tea. A land whose name means God’s resting place in the language of its people: Kenya.This dish is a stew I read about in Saveur magazine and immediately wanted to m (read full article)
If I had never had zaalouk and somebody told me about an eggplant mash recipe, I would not have been impressed. Not only that, I would have turned my heel and walked away, not interested the least bit in what sounds like a slimy mush at best.But dear (read full article)
I bought a jar of Kalamata olives only to find out once I was home that I had a full jar already. As a result they didn’t only go in the salad but in the dressing as well. And that is OK. There is no such thing as too much olive anyway. I’ve alwa (read full article)
We celebrated a very special man’s birthday. Both the man and his wife had a cold so they didn’t do many of the things they had planned—going to his mom’s, shopping for his present and swimming were all projects that fell in the water. They a (read full article)
While I tend to consume more soups in the winter—for obvious reasons—tomato soup, in my opinion, is an all-year-round soup. I actually find the lightness and acidity of the tomatoes more suitable for the warmer seasons. If it were up to me, all s (read full article)
Every time my mother visits from Morocco she brings syrupy, succulent Moroccan dates that I love. How she manages to “smuggle” fresh produce through customs, I’m not sure. It could be the fact that she doesn’t understand English and says no t (read full article)
Every time my mother visits from Morocco she brings syrupy, succulent Moroccan dates that I love. How she manages to “smuggle” fresh produce through customs, I’m not sure. It could be the fact that she doesn’t understand English and says no t (read full article)
Dukka, a.k.a dukkah, is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds and spices, toasted and ground. It is used to season meats, vegetables or rice, as well as mixed with olive oil as a dip for breads.I grew up watching a lot of Egyptian movies. Egypt has long b (read full article)
Dukka, a.k.a dukkah, is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds and spices, toasted and ground. It is used to season meats, vegetables or rice, as well as mixed with olive oil as a dip for breads.I grew up watching a lot of Egyptian movies. Egypt has long b (read full article)
How much does a wedding cake tell about one’s personality? A lot, in my opinion. I like buttercream yet I wanted fondant on my cake because it looks better. Does that tell you how much looks are important to me?! When it comes to important things, (read full article)
I’ve had about two pounds of sweet potatoes since my visit to the farmer’s market last Saturday. Normally, I would jump right into action and turn my fresh produce into a delicacy or two, but I really wasn’t sure what to do with the sweet potat (read full article)
I hope you had a chance to wind down on this lovely Wednesday evening. It’s a beautiful night here in Orlando. A starry sky and a shiny moon are towering over us, yet very few people notice. Overlook the cold and lift your head up. You’ll be amaz (read full article)
I am very pleased to say that I contributed with a post on Kichenscoop. Having been a reader and fan of this blog for a long time, I feel privileged to appear on it. Check my post as well as other delicious recipes by the lovely Beverly and Alicia.Th (read full article)
Ras el hanout or “top of the shop” is a spice mix that is made of the finest spices a spice merchant has. It varies slightly, here and there, from shop to shop and from region to region, but generally consists of the same base ingredients. A ras (read full article)
This is another post related to my holiday gifts and how they keep on giving day after day. There lies the beauty of the holidays. And there lies the beauty of gift-giving, which is truly an art. Both the ingredient and the book used to make this rec (read full article)
Do you love chana? I love chana very much. Chana is Indian for chickpeas and I love chickpeas very much. Recently, I made chana masala. So next time someone asks me if I love chana, I might very well answer: YES, SIR. I love chana especially chana ma (read full article)
Argan oil is found exclusively in the South of Morocco and is known for its many health and dietary benefits. It is extracted from the kernels of the argan tree. I buy it every time I go to Morocco from artisans who process it manually. It has a some (read full article)
In the world of hummus, this one is the original and best. And yes, there is a world of possibilities for hummus. I will share different flavors of hummus in the future. I thought starting with the original recipe was a wise idea, as you can apply al (read full article)
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