Moroccan Spiced Roast Potatoes 2 lbs potatoes (suitable for roasting)4 fresh garlic cloves1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (not ground)2 teaspoons lemon juice4 teaspoons olive oil Mince/crush the garlic and set aside in a bowl.Add the other spice paste ingredients and mix.Cover and leave for at least an hour before using, [...]
Here is a recipe inspired by a favorite website. I added more garlic because I think I do on almost every recipe that calls it. It is more of a stew than a soup, but delicious either way. Moroccan Chickpea Stew in Slow Cooker cooking spray1.3 lb package 93% lean ground turkey1 tbsp extra virgin [...]
Here is a vegetarian option inspired by one of my favorite recipe websites. Quinoa Enchilada Bake 1/2 tsp olive oil2 clove crushed garliccooking spray1 1/4 cups quinoa (rinsed and drained)1 8 oz can tomato sauce2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth*1 1/2 teaspoons cumin3 tbsp chipotle en adobo sauce (make sure to chop up some [...]
This is a pumpkin pie recipe that was recorded from Grandma Kosovich's notes. I am not sure of the exact origin of this recipe. The last time I actually made a pumpkin pie with grandma in 2013, she insisted we simply "follow the recipe on the can" of pumpkin we purchased at the store. At [...]
Here is a version of pie dough inspired by my favorite test kitchen. Pie Dough 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)1 teaspoon table salt2 tablespoons sugar12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, cut into 1/4-inch slices)1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening (cut into 4 pieces)1/4 cup vodka (cold)1/4 cup cold water [...]
Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita This is adapted from BA August 2014. 2 lb. cantaloupe (rind and seeds removed, coarsely chopped)1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup Moscato or other sweet dessert wine (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise)1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (plus coarsely ground for serving.) Puree cantaloupe, sugar, Moscato, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a [...]
Cast-iron Skillet Naan 1 teaspoon active dry yeast2 teaspoons sugar2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/8 teaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons olive oilMelted butter for slathering on the finished naansKosher salt for sprinkling on the finished naans In a large glass, dissolve the yeast and 1 [...]
Harissa Yogurt Sauce 1 cup Greek yogurt1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice3 teaspoons harissa sauce2 garlic clove (finely chopped)Kosher salt to taste Whisk all of the ingredients in medium bowl.Season to taste with the kosher salt.Refrigerate until ready to use.
Harissa Paste 4 ounces dried chiles of your choice (such as chile ancho and chile guajillo)1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon coriander seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds4 to 6 garlic cloves (peeled)1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for storing) Soften the chiles. Place the chiles in a heatproof bowl [...]
Strawberry Sorbet 2 cups water1 cup sugar1 quart fresh strawberries (hulled)1/3 cup fresh orange juice1/3 cup fresh lemon juice Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until sugar dissolves to create a sugar syrup.Boil 5 minutes.Puree strawberries in food processor until smooth.Add strawberry puree, orange, and lemon juices to sugar syrup; [...]