Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Dum Aloo literally means “slow-cooked potatoes”. In this case it could be called “thrice cooked potatoes” because they’re boiled, then fried, then simmered in gravy. Done right, the potatoes are soft and juicy without feeling mushy, and covered in an…
Libyan Steamed Carrot Salad (Salatet Sfinari bil Kamoun)
This is an easy and quick(ish) salad that works great as a side dish for your favorite Libyan meal and stuff like kabobs. It’s basically just softened carrots with a few herbs, and a chili pepper to give it a…
Macarona Bechamel (Pasta with Bechamel)
I’ll start with the warning that this recipe serves about eight, and I’ve cut it in half versus a lot of the variations out there. With that out of the way, here’s a nice casserole that’s like a stripped-down lasagna….
Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Magic Butter)
Niter kibbeh is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, where if the recipe says “butter”, they probably mean this. It’s basically clarified butter with onions and a bunch of aromatic stuff in it. This recipe makes a fair amount, but I…
Macroona Imbakaka (Libyan Chicken and Pasta)
Seems like most people say “this is Libya’s quintessential dish” which usually means “I can’t tell you mom’s recipe under penalty of death”, but here we are, and it’s not my mom. So… Call it North African/Italian fusion in a…