As the world’s resources are being depleted and pollution is increasing, new, cleaner and more efficient sources of energy are increasingly sought. Automobiles are a major concern because of pollutants…
Bamboo shoots are part of many Asian cuisines. Although canned bamboo shoots are generally available in markets in the U.S., fresh bamboo shoots can be harder to find. The shoots…
Lush, aromatic lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) can fit into any garden — even if only for one season. Lemon grass, an Asian herb with thick stalks that impart a lemony…
You can use lemon grass as a spice to complement a variety of sweet and savory foods. Lemon grass is an aromatic plant that grows back each year after being…
Tunisian in origin, harissa is a delicious chili pepper condiment now accepted as part of Moroccan cuisine. Dried red chili peppers are ground to a paste with garlic and spices.…
This zesty harira recipe was taught to me by my mother-in-law, who was renowned among family and friends for her superb cooking. It yields a delicious, hearty soup which can…
The crown jewel of Moroccan cuisine is a bisteeya, a pastry pie that is traditionally made with pigeons. Both sweet and savory, traditional bisteeyas, also called a pastilla or b’steey,…
Warming and delicious tagine recipes for your next Moroccan supper. Tagines are often just as easy to make as your favourite stew, and we have loads of foolproof lamb tagines,…
Clearly, Fufu is a food tradition that followed West African slaves to the Caribbean; it’s an essential food in most of West Africa. It can be made with any of…
You always have a sense of accomplishment when you make something yourself, rather than running to the grocery store to buy the product. Homemade tortillas inevitably tastes much better than…