There's a lot of anxiety, uncertainty and fear world-wide right now. With a hyper-active nervous system and the stress response triggered, we need nourishing food more than ever before. This is essentially a sheet-pan supper; a tray bake with eggplant, chickpeas and a Moroccan-inspired spice trio of cinnamon, ginger and cumin.
Read MoreWith the fresh, bright flavors of citrus and cilantro, sweet caramelized carrots and garlic, and creamy umami from the miso tahini sauce, this Roasted Carrot and Black Lentil Platter makes a beautiful centerpiece for the holidays or any special meal.
Read MoreI was planning to share breakfast tacos with you this week, but summer temperatures just hit Madrid, and this fresh and zesty Moroccan-inspired carrot salad seemed most appropriate. For this summer-worthy salad, carrots are chopped in a food processor to get a couscous-like crumb, then tossed with citrus, mint, pistachio, and a simple Moroccan-inspired spice blend of cumin and cinnamon for a subtle depth of flavor.
Read MoreThe inspiration for this tea cake came from orange sweet rolls I had as a kid. If you are American you probably know the ones I'm talking about - the Pillsbury orange sweet rolls sold in a tube in the refrigerated section? If you don't know them, I'm sure you can imagine a warm, soft cinnamon bun covered in creamy, orange icing.
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