Sep 4, 2011

Harissa

Moroccan cuisine is now trendy in nl. Don’t look at me; I have no idea what it is that makes food trendy or not. What do I know? At the end of the day I’m just a mom who’s glad she managed to get enough veggies into her kid without force-feeding him. I still remember when Sushi became a hype here. Anyone who wanted to be someone would hang around…

Feb 14, 2011

Tanane

Don’t frown, you’ll end up needing botox! Yes, I could see you frown when you read the name ‘Tanane‘. I like keeping you guys off balance; keeps you sharp! Here’s a recipe from my girl, Khadya, who runs a gorgeous website (with matching products) over at 

Oct 14, 2010

Onion Confit

Confit is a posh name for something you cook the heck out of until it ends up looking like jam. Or marmalade. Nah, seriously, it’s a way of preserving foods by cooking it in (its own) fat. This can be meat, poultry, vegetables or fruit. It usually ends up looking like jam. It’s been a while since my last good onion recipe—admit my Mezgaldi was a pretty darn good recipe—and…

Aug 2, 2010

Atjar Ketimun Manis

Sometimes a flaming hot Indonesian cucumber pickle just doesn’t add to a dish. That’s when this crunchy, mellow and sweet Atjar comes into play!

Jun 19, 2010

Ketjap Manis

Here’s my home made version of one of the best condiments in the world: Ketjap Manis. It’s a sweet, thick and fragrant Indonesian soy sauce.

Jun 8, 2010

Allioli

Here’s what happens when you combine garlic and oil. You get a creamy, wonderful Allioli to serve with your bread, fish, meat or poultry. Seriously good!