Chicken Braised in Cinnamon and Cumin with Tahini

Chicken Braised in Cinnamon and Cumin with Tahini

by Erica Perez

The warm and aromatic flavors of this dish envelop you in a cloud of comfort as they float through the house. It is a saucy chicken dish, simple yet full of flavor, with spices that are very Greek but also incorporate a visit to the Middle East.

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Zaalouk (Moroccan Roasted Eggplant Salad)

Zaalouk (Moroccan Roasted Eggplant Salad)

by Erica Perez

This warm salad combines roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and warm spices and can be enjoyed as a side or alone with lots of bread.

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Mama Jane’s Crinkle-Top Chewy Molasses Cookies

Mama Jane’s Crinkle-Top Chewy Molasses Cookies

by Erica Perez

These molasses cookies really sing with the addition of our freshly ground cloves, cinnamon and ginger. Thick and chewy with crackled sugary tops, they’re perfect for an after-school snack with cold milk!

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Beetroot Chai

Beetroot Chai

by My Berkeley Kitchen

Ever since I saw pictures of this pretty pink drink, I knew I had to recreate it at home. I'm not much of a coffee drinker so adding beetroot to my version of traditional chai seemed like an interesting twist.

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