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I love Moroccan food, but the necessary spices aren’t readily available in the average American kitchen. So to avoid buying all sorts of spices you won’t use everyday, buy a blend called ras ...
A Journey to the Heart of Morocco! By Jason Griffith Imagine a dish where tender chicken slowly braises in a fragrant, golden ...
Ras el hanout, a complex, aromatic spice blend that’s associated with Moroccan cuisine, is one I like to have on my spice rack. While most recipes for it include cumin, coriander, cardamom, ...
2 thin cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches) 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutm… ...
2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Moroccan Spice Blend (or your favorite spices) 4 whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks attached) 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed. 1 lb. carrots—peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces.
Most restaurants won't sell you the spice blends that they use in their renowned dishes, but that's one of the many things that sets Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House apart. The staff is passionate about ...
Many Mediterranean dishes use a clever mix of seasonings in healthful meals made from vegetables and dried fruit. Served on a bed of whole grains, the meals provide a balance of sweet and savory ...
Decades ago a group of foodies employed at the now-defunct Cuisine magazine gathered to make theme dinners. No effort was too great — music was borrowed from the local library, cookbooks were… ...
Baharat is the Arabic word for "spices." Just like a masala or curry, it's a combination of various herbs and spices that changes according to region, food type, and sometimes even family preference.
When the Ramadan fast ends each day, the iftar meal almost always begins with a soup. It satisfies hunger and quenches thirst at the same time. In northern Africa, that dish is probably chorba frik… ...