Appetizers

Bastilla, Moroccan Chicken and Phyllo Pie

September 29, 2010
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Bastilla, a bit of Moroccan genius, is a dish to serve when you want to impress your guests and have time to cook.  Having consumed various Bastillas and been intrigued and delighted with the combination of chicken, cinnamon, and almonds, I never dreamed of recreating it at home.  Until that is a dear friend and [...]

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Sephardic Turkish Salad

July 21, 2010
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Matbucha or Turkish Salad Did you ever notice a deep red, spread consistency, rich flavored dish served on most Mezze platters or displays? Commonly known in Israel as Turkish salad, or Matbucha, it may be Moroccan in origin

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Classic Moroccan Carrot Salad

July 19, 2010
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Electric orange rounds of slightly sweet carrot marry perfectly with cumin, lemon juice, and garlic. Visually appetizing on a buffet of Sephardic mezze, great with summer barbecues, Moroccan carrot salad is versatile and easy to prepare. Many times,

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Spicy Hummus

June 18, 2010
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Everyone in my home loves hummus.  We eat it with everything,  especially at parties with appetizers.  The smooth texture and nutty taste

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Pastelicos de Carne’

June 6, 2010
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I am planning and preparing for many upcoming summer parties. Summer entertaining calls for easy entertaining with a lot of it outdoors. I grill most of the food, make some appetizers in advance, like these pastelicos, and finish everything with fresh fruit desserts. I posted this recipe last year, but I thought I would bring [...]

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