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

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Aug 05

Apple Potato Salad and a German Home with a Moroccan Flair

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)

fruit, Salads, summer, travel, Vegetarian

Jul 23

Arugula Salad with Brie, Blackberries and Almonds

This is an effortless summer salad to be enjoyed with a simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar as an appetizer, side dish or light meal. It is also fantastic for brunch or while entertaining a big crowd. It is easy to assemble (read full article)

Appetizers, fruit, Salads, summer

Jul 14

Fig and Brie Panini

When the brie melts to a thick cream and becomes highly fragrant and the figs are reduced to a gooey jam-like consistency, there is pleasure in every bite. An unlikely but happy marriage of flavors occurs in this panini. Fig and Brie Panini Recipe1 s (read full article)

15-Minute Recipes, fruit, summer

Jul 13

The First Figs of the Season

Gorgeous California Black Mission figs with mint tea. My first this summer. So beautiful I had to eternalize them with a picture. I have a couple left over that are going into a recipe.Come back tomorrow ;) (read full article)

fruit, summer

Jul 12

Almond Blackberry Tart

Blackberry season is upon us and I love seeing these black beauties in every corner market. I love the slightly tart taste of blackberries and adore them especially combined with other berries. The sight is simply gorgeous. Seriously, few fruit arran (read full article)

30-minute recipes, desserts, fruit, gluten-free, sugar-free, summer, tarts

Jun 25

Loquat Jam

I have written a post about loquats back in January. I haven’t had them since last summer in Morocco. I normally eat them as is because their season is so short that by the time I think of a recipe they’re already gone. But recently I found them (read full article)

30-minute recipes, fruit, Jams and Jellies

Jun 23

Lemon Mascarpone Layered Cake

I enjoyed this honest lemon mascarpone cake with a cup of coffee on a rainy summer afternoon. I call it honest because its flavors are so simple and straightforward: Fresh, all natural lemon juice and zest, and mascarpone lightly sweetened. Yes few i (read full article)

cake, fruit, gluten-free, sugar-free, summer

Jun 18

Espresso Mascarpone-Stuffed Dates

A craving for coffee is how it all started mixed with popular demand for a date recipe from both my family and readers. I closed my eyes and imagined a coffee flavored dessert and the first thing that came to my mind was tiramisu. So I decided to cre (read full article)

15-Minute Recipes, fruit, gluten-free, Mediterranean

May 31

Strawberry Cobbler with Quinoa Topping

God bless Memorial Day. Not only for the obvious reason but also for the many things having the day off allowed me to do today. My hand wash clothes pile—whose label clearly says machine wash but qualifies as too delicate for me—was continuously (read full article)

Breakfast, desserts, fruit, gluten-free, sugar-free

Apr 30

Gorgonzola and Pecan Stuffed Dates

I’ve been piling up on healthy snacks for all kinds of cravings that I might succumb to—dried apricots and cranberries for my sweet weak spot; sea salted almonds, sunflower seeds and cheeses for salty yearnings, and a little nibble for every flav (read full article)

Appetizer, fruit, gluten-free, Moroccan Recipes

Apr 24

Peach Kefir Ice Cream

If you’ve never tried kefir, I suggest you do. You’ll find it fantastic. If you’re a yogurt worshipper like me, you’ll love it. If dairy is not your cup of tea, kefir also comes made with coconut milk and tastes delicious.I made kefir ice cre (read full article)

desserts, fruit

Apr 24

Peach Kefir Ice Cream

If you’ve never tried kefir, I suggest you do. You’ll find it fantastic. If you’re a yogurt worshipper like me, you’ll love it. If dairy is not your cup of tea, kefir also comes made with coconut milk and tastes delicious.I made kefir ice cre (read full article)

desserts, fruit

Mar 19

Classic Apple Tart

One of my wedding gifts was a gift card to wonderful Williams-Sonoma. I spent it on a couple of things I’ve been wanting for quite some time like a wooden honey stick, a citrus juicer and a longtime-and-much-desired tart pan. The oblong kind appeal (read full article)

desserts, fruit

Mar 19

Classic Apple Tart

One of my wedding gifts was a gift card to wonderful Williams-Sonoma. I spent it on a couple of things I’ve been wanting for quite some time like a wooden honey stick, a citrus juicer and a longtime-and-much-desired tart pan. The oblong kind appeal (read full article)

desserts, fruit

Jan 21

OCA: Orange, Carrot and Apple Drink

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)

drinks, fruit, gluten-free, Moroccan Recipes, Vegetarian

Jan 13

Syrupy, succulent, lush...

Syrupy, succulent, lush, ripe, mellow, plump, lavish, sweet, juicy, dulcet, sexy, mellifluous, aphrodisiac, sacred, mystical, musky, bosom-shaped, Hershey-kiss-formed, jewel of the orchard, food of the gods, food of old.They’re all of this and more (read full article)

fruit

Jan 09

Tangerine Mousse

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)

desserts, fruit, gluten-free, Vegetarian

Jan 06

Loquats

Loquat is an end of spring/beginning of summer fruit that grows plentifully in Morocco. I grew up eating it and expecting its season every year. It is sweet and fleshy, with light floral notes that range somewhere between a peach and a pear. It has a (read full article)

fruit

Dec 22

Bûche de Noël

Christmas is in three days, this Friday. I suspect you know that already, but I’d like to state the obvious, in case you didn’t notice today’s date or forgot in the frenzy of the season. It’s easy to lose focus when we have so much craziness (read full article)

desserts, fruit

Dec 16

Strawberry and White Chocolate Muffins

I love strawberries, and I love white chocolate, and I love muffins. And I love them even more together. These are my favorite muffins to eat and give as Christmas presents. I like to make special gifts for special people. While in the past, I have o (read full article)

desserts, fruit

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