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Roasted Pumpkin Hummus

October 30, 2020

Robustly flavorful, delicious and healthy, this Roasted Pumpkin Hummus is simply out of this world!  Enjoy it with your favorite crackers, toasted pita bread, or veggies and let the party begin! Let me tell you, this roasted pumpkin hummus ROCKS! The first time I … Continue reading →

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Curried Couscous Salad

June 4, 2020

Curried Couscous Salad  - Packed with nutrients and LOADED with flavor, this delicious curried couscous salad recipe is sure to become a favorite! A healthy and satisfying curried couscous salad with a wonderful flavor and packed full of healthy ingredients.  Quick to … Continue reading →

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Harissa (North African Chili Paste)

January 3, 2020

Harissa is a famous and versatile North African red chili paste that will add incredible flavor, color, and kick to your food!  It's easy to make and keeps for several weeks in the fridge! Harissa is a fiery North African chili paste that is popular in Tunisian and … Continue reading →

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Easy Homemade Tahini

December 19, 2019

Easy Homemade Tahini  This easy homemade tahini recipe is so quick to make, takes just TWO ingredients, is less expensive than store-bought, and tastes WAY better!  Make a double batch while you're at it and store it in your fridge for several months to have on hand whenever … Continue reading →

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BEST Harira (Moroccan Chickpea & Lentil Soup)

September 9, 2019

The national soup of Morocco, this harira recipe is a total flavor explosion. It's no wonder it's such a popular soup, it's downright amazing and will WOW your taste buds! I've teamed up with Lindsay to bring you this post Once upon a time I had plans to publish my … Continue reading →

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BEST Authentic Falafel

February 2, 2019

AUTHENTIC FALAFEL RECIPE  With a fabulous flavor and texture, these authentic falafel are not only highly nutritious, they're incredibly delicious!   Naturally vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.  We're confident you'll agree this is the BEST falafel recipe you've … Continue reading →

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Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

November 18, 2018

Popular throughout many countries, membrillo (aka, quince paste or quince cheese) is incredibly versatile and one of the most delicious confections you've ever tasted! The quince fruit has been prized since ancient times and up until around the early 19th century was … Continue reading →

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Pickled Turnips

August 16, 2016

Pickling is a method of preservation that dates back to Neolithic times around 7000 BC.  During this anaerobic fermentation process strange and wonderful things happen that transform the original product into something quite different.  And very healthy with all those … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Chicken Salad

July 31, 2016

Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to my readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible! Moroccan food is just downright delicious.  It's considered among the most diverse cuisines in the world, the reason being that for … Continue reading →

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Kusksu (Libyan Couscous with Spicy Beef and Vegetables)

January 19, 2015

The national dish of Libya is couscous, commonly prepared like this, with stewed beef, sweet potatoes, carrots and garbanzo beans in a spicy hararat tomato sauce.  It's a warming, hearty, comfort dish featuring a delicious blend of Middle Eastern spices. Couscous is … Continue reading →

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Spicy Moroccan Veggie Burgers

July 11, 2014

The name doesn't begin to capture all the deliciousness that's in these burgers.  Layers and layers of flavors and a great texture, these burgers are simply amazing!  So good in fact that you'll never miss the meat! If you've never been much of a veggie burger fan (myself … Continue reading →

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Preserved Lemon Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

July 10, 2014

Fresh and vibrant in flavor, this sauce is fantastic with grilled meats, on burgers, and in wraps! … Continue reading →

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Spiced Chicken Kabobs with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

June 12, 2014

Juicy chicken breast is marinated in a potpourri of savory spices, grilled with a variety of vegetables, and then slathered with a mouthwatering yogurt tahini sauce that is accented with preserved lemon and mint.  Heavenly! … Continue reading →

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PERFECT Homemade Hummus Recipe

May 23, 2014

This homemade hummus recipe beats anything you'll ever buy in the store. Rich in flavor, luxuriously creamy and super easy to make, you're going to love it! A widely popular dip, hummus is not only delicious, it's super healthy.  This homemade hummus recipe is made … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Chicken (Djej Makalli)

April 16, 2014

This famous and authentic Moroccan Chicken known as Djej Makalli is packed so full of amazing flavors, it will make your taste buds sing! How to Make Moroccan Chicken One of the most renowned and popular dishes in Morocco, Djej Makalli combines two staple ingredients … Continue reading →

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How To Make Preserved Lemons

April 8, 2014

How To Make Preserved Lemons Unlock one of the secrets of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine and discover how preserved lemons transform a dish into something indescribably exquisite! If you're a fan of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cooking you've probably had the … Continue reading →

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Baharat (Middle Eastern Spice Blend)

June 17, 2013

Baharat, Arabic for “spice”, is a special an all-purpose spice blend widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine.  Just a pinch of it adds depth and flavor to sauces, soups, grains, vegetables, stews and meat. Middle Eastern food is phenomenal.  Those of you who have taken the … Continue reading →

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Chicken Machboos (Bahraini Spiced Chicken and Rice)

March 25, 2013

Chicken Machboos, or Machboos ala Dajaj ("spiced chicken and rice"), is the national dish of Bahrain, a small island country in the Persian Gulf neighbored by Saudi Arabia and Iran.  Machboos is similar to Biryani (from the Indian subcontinent) and Kabsa (from Saudi Arabia), … Continue reading →

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Koshari (Egyptian Rice, Lentils and Macaroni with Spicy Tomato Chile Sauce)

February 21, 2013

Koshari (also spelled Koshary or Kushari) is the national dish of Egypt.  It's served in virtually every Egyptian restaurant, in every Egyptian home, and on every Egyptian street corner.  Street vendors serve the dish from carts to people eagerly waiting in line to eat this … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Chicken, Apricot and Almond Tagine

February 15, 2013

Moroccan cuisine is considered to be one of the most diversified cuisines in the world.  This is because for centuries Morocco has been very interactive with other nations and has embraced and integrated many different cultural influences, not only in its foods but its art, … Continue reading →

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Baba Ganoush

January 19, 2013

With an eggplant left over from last week's Moussaka, what was I going to make?  Why, baba ganoush, of course! Baba Ganoush (pronounced baw-baw ga-noosh).  Isn't that fun to say?  Say it again.  "Baba Ganoush!"  This creamy, smoky dip is popular throughout the Middle … Continue reading →

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Welcome!  I’m Kimberly and I share delicious originals, revitalized classics and authentic dishes from around the world.  Come travel the world through your taste buds!

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