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Salsa en Molcajete (Molca-het-ay) | Roasted Mexican Salsa

What is salsa en Molcajete? (Molca-het-ay) is the Mexican mortar and pestle pictured here. It’s used to make salsa and crush corn and cocoa beans in Mexican authentic cuisine This salsa is made with just 4 ingredients and can be made with a blender or food processor. This salads has a kick so it goes so well with something cheesy like quesadillas or pairs with guacamole … Continue reading Salsa en Molcajete (Molca-het-ay) | Roasted Mexican Salsa

Chef JoannaSeptember 13, 2020Leave a comment

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Pantry Tuna “Ceviche”: Recipes for the Quarantine

Maybe you’ve found a way to get all the fresh ingredients you need at the market during this time. Or maybe you haven’t. This recipe is perfect when you have canned tuna on hand, but the tuna-mayo thing is not for you- or you don’t feel like it. This is one of the first recipes my dad taught me when I was 12 or 13 … Continue reading Pantry Tuna “Ceviche”: Recipes for the Quarantine

Chef JoannaMarch 31, 2020Leave a comment

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Tomato Bruschetta: Appetizers for Your Next Dinner Party

Always a crowd pleaser. But they key is great tomatoes!! The way I always guarantee a great tomato bruschetta for my guests is by buying sweet cherry tomatoes. Whether tomatoes are in or out of season, the cherry tomatoes are always sweet and flavorful. That’s my little chef tip for the day! Bruschetta 3-4 medium ripe tomatoes (or 2 cups cherry tomatoes when not in … Continue reading Tomato Bruschetta: Appetizers for Your Next Dinner Party

Chef JoannaFebruary 13, 2020Leave a comment

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Moroccan recipes: Salade Mechouia

This is the national dish of Morocco. If you look at the flag, you will see a red background with a green star in the middle. This dish is made with roasted peppers and tomato to symbolize those colors. Similarly, Italy’s national dish is caprese salad because the basil, mozzarella and tomato remind you of the Italian flag. For more recipes and stories, check out my … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Salade Mechouia

Chef JoannaAugust 19, 2019Leave a comment

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Moroccan recipes: Shlada (Tomato-Cucumber Salad)

Hiking the Atlas mountains burnt us out. The sun was shining so bright, we could barely see each other without our sunglasses. When we finally sat down to eat on rugs, on a rooftop nestled in the mountains, we were so happy to drink up this cool salad. It was just the start to the feast of bread, tagine, fruit, and mint tea waiting for … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Shlada (Tomato-Cucumber Salad)