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Kuwait: Machboos Laham

Cooking Time: 2 hours

Asia

Kuwait

I’ve often been asked how I decide which country I’m going to cook from next. It’s usually fairly arbitrary. An ingredient I’m looking to use, a craving, a whim. This week I wanted to get back on the journey. I was researching recipes and discovered that February 25th is the...

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Nigeria: Jollof Rice with Chicken

Cooking Time: Rice: 45 minutes Chicken: 1 hour

Africa

Nigeria

What do you know, another celebration dish! I seem to be drawn to them. A steaming pot of jollof rice is the mainstay at birthday parties, naming ceremonies, weddings, funerals and pretty much any family get together across West Africa. But while it’s the source of much joy, it’s also...

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Morocco: Tagine of Lamb with Dates and Almonds

Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Africa

Morocco

Having been to Morocco and tried my hand before at making Pastilla (Moroccan pigeon pie), I decided to go with a Moroccan classic I’ve never maade before: tagine. While “tagine” is often used to describe a style of Moroccan stew comprised of braised meat, spices and often some sort of fruit, the...

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