Archive for Topics marked 'Cayenne'
Before there was Walgreen’s, Woolworth’s, or any other drugstore, there was the local apothecary. In Morocco, a land where time has stood still in many places for hundreds of years, what once was, still is. Your friendly neighborhood herborist is…
Morocco is a nation of fisherman, particularly on the Atlantic coast. Of the myriad types of fish caught there, the sardine is not only one of the most popular, but the most exported, as well. Chermoula is an herb blend…
Amfouer is a way of using stale or leftover bread, much in the same way bread puddings came about. This recipe is a savory one, however, and is usually topped with a chilled or marinated vegetable salad; tomatoes or sweet…
Maakouda are potato cakes or fritters from Morocco. The best ones tend to be those made by street vendors, who create them with innumerable variations of spices. The basic recipe, though, is quite simple and results in a very simple, and tasty snack or appetizer.