Tunisian Mloukhia: The Dark Jute Leaf Stew
The Dish That Takes All Afternoon Most recipes on this blog can be made after work. This one cannot, and […]
Homemade Harissa: Tunisia’s Chilli Paste in 4 Steps
The Jar That Runs a Whole Cuisine There is a tube of harissa in most Western supermarkets now, and it
Chermoula: The Moroccan Sauce That Works on Everything
The One Sauce Worth Learning First If you only ever learn one North African sauce, make it this one. Chermoula
Toum: Lebanese Garlic Sauce That Never Breaks
Four Ingredients, One Very Real Difficulty Toum is garlic, oil, lemon and salt. That is the entire list, and there
Stuffed Whole Chicken with Beef, Pasta and Cheese
A Whole Chicken With a Secret Inside A roast chicken is a familiar sight. This one looks the same coming
Stuffed Chard Leaves with Lamb and Rice
The Wrapper Nobody Thinks Of Vine leaves get all the attention and cabbage gets the winter work. Chard sits between
Stuffed Aubergines with Potato and Cheese
Vegetables That Bring Their Own Dish There is a particular satisfaction to food that arrives in its own container. Stuffed
Slata Mechouia: Tunisian Grilled Pepper Salad
The Salad That Isn’t Really a Salad Call it a salad and Western readers picture something raw and cold. Slata
Sfiria: Algerian Lamb with Fried Bread Balls
The Dish Built Around Stale Bread Sfiria is a celebration dish built on something every household already has. Underneath is
Ojja Merguez: Tunisian Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Shakshuka’s Spicier Tunisian Cousin If you know shakshuka, you already understand the shape of this dish: eggs cooked in a
