North African

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A colorful and spicy (but not fiery!) side breaks up all the heavy, rich dishes on the table.

Chef Cassie Piuma of Sarma, in Somerville, MA, makes big batches of this bright North African sauce to minimize at-home chopping, then uses it all week.

Dark-meat chicken is the best for grilling: Unlike lean breasts, thighs have plenty of fat, so they won’t dry out.

Inspired by Moroccan flavors, this chicken stew recipe is incredibly fragrant while cooking.

This recipe was inspired by a traditional Jewish dish from North Africa known as chreime. You can use any type of fish cut into steaks; the bones add flavor to the sauce.

Ras el hanout is a Moroccan spice blend you're going to want to put on EVERYTHING. It's also great for rubs and marinades.

Skewering and grilling whole garlic cloves gives this vibrant sauce its smoky sweetness. Make it as chunky or as smooth as you like, and serve it as a dip or sauce for grilled meats.

Brown the meat first for better flavor in this chicken tagine recipe.