Jul 28
Some like it Hot
Harissa Sauce is a spicy rendition of our ketchup or salsa. Made from various chilies and sometimes tomatoes with additions of garlic and spices, it becomes a very complex condiment. It’s available in jars, but not in my corner of the world, so we made out own. In the Moroccan Feast class last night we started by toasting the spices in a little iron skillet. That set the kitchen up for some wonderful aromas. In fact, when I walked into work this morning, I fell in love with my space all over again.
Why not? China doesn’t have a strong attachment to chocolate, nor are fortune cookies totally attached to China. Lots of stories abound, but it is believed they were invented in the U.S. and first sold to Chinese American restaurants. In the U.S. we don’t like to leave things alone…so….chocolate fortune cookies! And just because…
With recent temperatures in the 90’s, the grill has become a mainstay for making dinner. It’s great to be outdoors and enjoy the time with family. The kids can play while the fire is doing it’s magic. After the burgers, chicken, and pizza have tested out the grill this year, it’s time for something a bit more exotic. With fresh herbs in abundance and the warm spices in the pantry, I decided to do Moroccan inspired lamb.
