Chicken & Vegetable Couscous
Chicken thighsCarrotZucchini
Africa & Middle East
Tagines, couscous, falafel and shakshuka: the generous cuisines of North Africa, the Middle East and beyond.
9 recipes
Signature dishes
Moroccan Kefta Tagine with Eggs
Ground beef 85%Flat-leaf parsleyCrushed tomatoes
Tunisian Shakshuka
Bell pepperCrushed tomatoesHarissa
Main dishes
Falafel Hummus Bowl
Canned chickpeasFlat-leaf parsleyLemon
Desserts & baking
Sütlaç, Turkish Rice Pudding with Cinnamon
Short-grain riceMilkVanilla extract
The creamy rice pudding of Turkish pastry shops, flavored with vanilla and served well chilled, sprinkled with cinnamon.
Soups
Mercimek çorbası, Turkish red lentil soup
Red lentilsCarrotPotatoes
The red lentil soup served everywhere in Turkey, velvety, spiced with cumin, and brightened with lemon.
Moroccan Harira
Diced lamb shoulderCeleryGround turmeric
The Moroccan Ramadan soup: lamb, lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, thickened with flour.
Salads
Lebanese Parsley Tabbouleh
Flat-leaf parsleyFresh mintFine bulgur
Authentic tabbouleh: lots of flat-leaf parsley, mint, tomatoes, and just a little bulgur, with lemon.
Tunisian Mechouia Salad
Bell pepperTomatoJalapeño
Grilled and chopped bell peppers, tomatoes, and hot peppers with olive oil and caraway, garnished with tuna, eggs, and olives.
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