Ok, so this isn't a real tagine because, well, I didn't make it in a tagine. I used the word in the title because it's so evocative of the flavors and cuisine I was trying to cook tonight. I do really want a tagine one of these days, along with all sorts of other cool... Continue Reading →
Ropa Vieja
As we've mentioned a million times, we use this blog as a vehicle to get us to branch out and try different dishes we wouldn't have otherwise thought to make. I was browsing our recent creations recently and was struck by the thought that we've had a little bit of a geographic bias. Our branching... Continue Reading →
Tangy Moroccan Meatballs
As a newbie blogger, I like to think I'm following all of the blogging etiquette rules out there. (Although honestly, I have no idea... I could be committing some blogger faux pas with every post for all I know... someone give us a heads up!) But one thing I do know - because it's common... Continue Reading →
Fish Cakes with Feta & Olives
Not going to lie to y'all. I have no idea what kind of fish I used to make this dish. I was trying to eat through some of our freezer foods and pulled this out. It's tilapia, maybe? So we'll just suggest you use any white fish of your choosing. This was another of those... Continue Reading →
Simple Olive Couscous
This side dish has a great flavor that belies its simplicity and ease of cooking. I could eat this as a meal (I really love couscous), but it's perfect as a side dish with pretty much any dish with Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, or North African flavors. I made it tonight with these braised chicken thighs!... Continue Reading →