Moroccan pastries, like ghriba, are small, bite size gems of deliciousness. Most have nuts, usually almonds, honey, and powdered sugar. Sadly, the majority also have wheat making them off-limits for us. Ramadan is right around the corner and I have been re-making all of our favorite treats into gluten-free replicas. Are you ready for a …
Gluten-free
Using fresh or frozen artichokes makes this Lamb and Artichoke Tajine special. Seasoned lamb slow-cooked with spices brings out all the rich flavors.
Spiced popcorn is the perfect way to take a very easy snack and add a little twist. For this popcorn, I decided to go with Indian flavors like cardamom, cumin, and coriander to create a sweet and savory flavor. If you’re someone that isn’t too sure about strong flavors, don’t worry this isn’t overpowering and …
I’m still young enough that the generation I grew up in isn’t retro yet. While one of my grandmothers cooked a lot, she made meals that would be considered more ethnic fare. There wasn’t a single recipe I could remember from my childhood that would count as retro! As I scratched my head I thought …
Ask any Moroccan chef or home cook what is the single item they would buy over making and chances are pretty good they will say warka (sometimes spelled oarka). Traditional warka is a pain to make. It is closely related to phyllo dough but is a little sturdier and has a crispier texture when cooked. …
Last week I asked my Facebook fans (you are a fan right?) what they’re go to meals are for summer time. If you are anything like me spending hours in the kitchen during the summer months is low on your priority list. I’ve been making a lot of really fast and easy dishes on the …