Poor Man’s Tahini Sauce

If you love falafels, but, like me, the price of tahini for the tahini sauce sends you stumbling backwards a few steps in the grocery aisle, you might want to give this recipe a try. It has the essence of tahini sauce, without having to pop out of the store for a...

Preserved Lemons

  Preserved lemons add a clear lemon flavor to all kinds of dishes, from tagines to couscous to stewed chicken or fish.  They aren’t difficult at all to make, and they can add a touch of exotic flavor to everyday dinners. To make it easy on myself, I start...

Real Cinnamon

I’m feeling a little snookered.  What I’ve always thought was cinnamon is something called cassia. On the right is cassia, what I’ve always known and loved as cinnamon sticks. On the left is cinnamon.  Thin and brittle, unlike the thick, woody cassia...