Farid Zadi is finishing off a tagine of lamb shanks braised with nuts and apricots in spicy tomato sauce, the crown of a meal that includes four Algerian salads and the flaky filo snacks called brik.

Carrots deserve our attention. They are more than just a ubiquitous vegetable you hope your kids will eat. Sure, these colorful roots are a blast of nutrients and naturally sweet. They’re a go-to ...

This is an ode to harissa. It’s replaced my ketchup, my salsa picante, even (gasp) my Louisiana hot sauce. I put it on everything. Well, not exactly everything, but the potent North African chile ...

Adding the spicy pepper paste to the eggy pancake batter gives it a cheerful color as well as a mild boost of flavor. From Bonnie S. Benwick, food editor at The Washington Post. Heat oven to 425 ...

If you’re looking for a condiment that multitasks and tastes stand-alone delicious, then look no further than harissa. Harissa is a smoky red pepper sauce traditionally used in North African cuisine.

On any given evening during the month of Ramadan, a soup similar to this graces many Libyan tables. Packed with fork-tender meat, plump orzo, warming spices and bright herbs, the comforting meal is ...

1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the harissa, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. 2. In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the shrimp and spread the ...