Lamb chops are a favorite in my family and I am always looking for new ways to shine light on gamy tasing meat . Harissa , is a spicy Middle Eastern condiment which , in this interpretaion includes store bought roasted red peppers , just a delicious addition . I always keep this sauce on [...]
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This dish will have you salivating while the heady aromas waft from the pot on your kitchen stove . The warm spices in this dish just keep you wanting more . Funny ,on a real fall day , like today , I could certainly go for a hot bowl of this delicious , heart warming [...]
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Let me start by assuring you , a Tagine is optional in this recipe , in fact , a covered Dutch oven works great . This recipe appeared quite recently in the New York Times , created by chef Andrew Carmellini . It is delicious and the warm spices fill the air with a heady [...]
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When I lived in NYC I loved visiting Mike Bergen’s soup cart in the shadow of the Metlife building , especially for this amazing vegetarian Moroccan chickpea and root vegetable soup topped with a fresh herb chermoula topping . I later found out he used chicken stock so I simply took the liberty of switching [...]
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These delicious bean ” dumplings ” are popular with all my friends and family . They are wholesome and nutritious and can be servedin a pita with hummus or baba ghanouj and a tomato and cucumber salad . Typically falafel are made with large broad beans , sold as skinned in Middle eastern stores , [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Middle eastern, Vegetarian | Tagged: Claudia Roden, Falafel, Finger food, Middle eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian | 2 Comments »
Falafel are a treasure exported from North Africa , and sold as street fare all over New York city . These fried, crisp , crunchy morsels take some planning ahead , but , honestly are worth all the time and effort . New york Times Magazine Makes 32 Photograph by Rahul Mahtani 3 cups chickpeas 1/2 [...]
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Here is a fresh and hhealthy approach to Lebanese cooking . The snapper is first roasted with some aromatics and then dressed with a slightly spicy creamy sauce made with Tahini paste , a sesame seed paste so flavorful you will forget its good for you. This makes a great week night supper as it [...]
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I love this Moroccan inspired Tagine style recipe because it is an all in one meal, just serve with a simple salad and some pita bread. The recipe uses chicken thighs as they are flavorful and remain juicy even with longer cooking. Serves 2 Source Cuisine COMBINE 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 [...]
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Street food is very popular in the Moroccan culture . Here vendors grill Sausage shaped spiced minced lamb , pulling them deftly into Moroccan bread and topped with fiery Harissa and tomato sauce. I personally love to top the “sandwich ” off with raw ,thinly sliced red onion and a few sprigs of parsley ,for [...]
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Chicken wings are great and inexpensive appetizer or finger food. These Lebanese style wings come from Claudia Roden, they are great and seriously Lemony and Garlicky. For my own personal taste I add hot sauce, or ,if you can get some ,Harissa, but leave it out if you want authentic Lebanese “jawaneh” ,wings. Serves 4 [...]
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