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Ras El Hanout 4.0 Oz By Zamouri Spices
By: Zamouri Spices, an Elbertai Company LLC
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- Authentic, Traditional Seasoning from Morocco
- Unique Family Blend from Zamouri region of Morocco
- Perfect for Tagine and Couscous Recipes
- Over 35 herbs and spices - an aromatic bouquet of flavor
- A Must-Have for Moroccan Cuisine
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Zamouri Spices - Ras el Hanout - as featured in O, The Oprah Magazine.
This is NOT a simple version of Ras el Hanout found in cookbooks; this is AUTHENTIC!
In Moroccan language, Ras el Hanout literally means head of the store or the best spice mixture a merchant has to offer.
(also known as ras al hanout or ras el hanouth, raz al hanout or Moroccan Seasoning)
Ras el Hanout is a spice blend that Zamouri Spices is proud to present as its best and most unique mix that any adventurous palate would love to experience. The secret of this mix and its recipe is passed down through generations. Native to Morocco, every spice vendor in the region has its own recipe. Zamouri's, too, has its original blend used only in the remote region of Zamour (North Africa Atlas Mountains) for a thousand years.
Ingredients from over 30 different herbs and spices include:
Grains of Paradise, Lavender, turmeric, ajawan seeds, kalajeera, ginger, galangal, oris root, rose buds, monk's pepper, cinnamon and more!
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Ras El Hanout 2.0 Oz - Zamouri Spices
By: Zamouri Spices an Elbertai Company LLC
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As featured in O, The Oprah Magazine.
This is NOT a simple version of Ras el Hanout found in cookbooks; this is AUTHENTIC!
In Moroccan language, Ras el Hanout literally means head of the store or the best spice mixture a merchant has to offer.
(also known as ras al hanout or ras el hanouth, raz al hanout or Moroccan Seasoning)
Ras el Hanout is a spice blend that Zamouri Spices is proud to present as its best and most unique mix that any adventurous palate would love to experience. The secret of this mix and its recipe is passed down through generations. Native to Morocco, every spice vendor in the region has its own recipe. Zamouri's, too, has its original blend used only in the remote region of Zamour (North Africa Atlas Mountains) for a thousand years.
Ingredients from over 30 different herbs and spices include:
Grains of Paradise, Lavender, turmeric, ajawan seeds, kalajeera, ginger, galangal, oris root, rose buds, monk's pepper, cinnamon and more! (Sorry, no spanish fly. It is illegal in the USA)
This blend is claimed to have aphrodisiac properties. Used mostly during cold seasons by locals, but it is essential in B'Stilla (Almond Chicken Pie) and nearly every Moroccan tagine recipe, especially Chicken Tagines. You can add a pinch or tsp to your favorite soup or stew or rub it into meats before cooking.
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Harrissa in Tube - Puree of Dried Hot Peppers
By: Le Cabanon
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- 5.3oz / 150g
- A must for couscous
- Imported from France
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This traditional North African condiment is a must for couscous. It is made from hot chiles, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway and olive oil. Adds flavor to stews, soups and sauces.
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Mustapha's Moroccan Rose Water
By: Haddouch Gormet, Inc.
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- Traditional Moroccan Flavoring
- Used in Sweet and Savory Recipes
- Made from Moroccan grown rose petals
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Rose water is a distillation of rose petals that has the intensely perfumy flavor and fragrance of its source. Rose water has been a popular flavoring for millennia in the cuisines of North Africa, Middle East, India and China. Morocco is especially know for its fields of roses that are used to produce some of the most fragrant rose water available - indeed most "French" rose water is produced in Morocco.
As early as the third century essences were made from rose petals using fairly crude methods. It wasn't until the 10th century that Avicenna, an Arab physician of discovered how to extract the essential oil from the flowers, and invented rosewater proper. Its popularity with food quickly spread throughout Europe and made its way into sweet and savory dishes, many of which are still popular today.
Rose water is known as Ma Ward in Morocco, and Mustapha's is produced from the finest source, rosebuds grown on the high central plains of the Dades Valley and then distilled near by in El Kelaa des Mgouna, and it is some of the most fragrant we've ever tasted.
A few drops streaked through cream, crème fraîche, custards, creamed rice puddings, ice cream, baked semolina sweetmeats, fruit fools, sugar syrups and fruit salads, add an element of surprise. It's divine incorporated into sweet Middle Eastern pastries, and a little swirled through Khoshaf, a salad of dried fruit, pistachio nuts and almonds, is heavenly. It is also used in numerous savory dishes.
The trick with both orange blossom water and rose water is to use very little, to give the merest hint of fragrance. Oh, yes, when you've used it all, the blue bottle makes a marvelous bud vase.
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Kefta - Moroccan Meatball Spice 2.0 oz - Zamouri Spices
By: Zamouri Spices, an Elbertai Company LLC
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- All Natural
- No Preservatives
- Authentic Moroccan Gourmet Recipe
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Kefta Spice Blend is the spice mixture you'll needed to prepare the famous Moroccan Meatball Tagine. You can also use the blend to make some delicious hamburgers.
To prepare Kefta (Moroccan Meatball) Tagine you'll need: 1 lb lamb or beef freshly ground, 1 grated onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, bunch of cilantro freshly chopped, several mint leaves chopped, 1 egg beaten, and 2 Tbsp of Kefta Spice Blend.
Mix all ingredients with your hand and knead to make a homogenous paste. Cover for 15 minutes. From the mixture, roll into small 1-inch balls.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan; drop the meatballs into the sizzling oil and deep fry until golden (1 - 2 minutes of high heat). Chop a second onion and separately saute until golden in a frying pan with 1 tsp of the Kefta Spice Mix. Place the caramelized onions and the fried meatballs in a cooking Tagine. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook on a low/medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
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Chermoula - Moroccan Fish Marinade 2.0 oz - Zamouri Spices
By: Zamouri Spices, an Elbertai Company
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- All Natural
- No Preservatives
- Authentic Moroccan Gourmet Recipe
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Chermoula Blend is the spice mixture you'll need to make the best fish marinade known throughout Morocco and the Mediterranean region.
To prepare Chermoula fish marinade you'll need: 1 cup of fresh cilantro, 1 cup of fresh parsley, 3-4 cloves of fresh garlic, 2-3 Tbsp of olive oil, 1&1/2 Tbsp of Chermoula Spice Blend. Then mix all ingredients in a food processor to a paste (Chermoula marinade).
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Argan Oil - Culinary Oil (5.1 Oz)
By: Zamouri Spices, an Elbertai Company LLC
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- Certified Organic
- First cold Pressed
- All-Natural
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Argan Oil, found only in Southern Morocco, has been sought after for years by chefs, top gourmets and enlightened home cooks for its delicacy. It has a characteristic nutty flavor and enhances the taste and aroma of many dishes. It is truly a rare and exotic treat.
Uses for Argan Oil:
Argan Oil is used only for seasoning and never for cooking. Very characteristic for its nutty taste and exotic flavor, it enchances the taste and aromas of:
* Vegetarian and oriental dishes. Vegetables (sweet pepper, tomato, green, salad, courgettes, sweet potato)
* Cooked dishes: couscous, seafood (salmon, trout, shrimps, and lobster...)
* Spaghetti, rice with veggies, and other pasta dishes.
* Dry vegetable dishes: lentils, French bean or chickpea.
* Scrambled eggs and other egg dishes
* Bread and crepes.
* Pastes: Almond paste (Amlou), Zahtar paste.
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Moroccan Rub 2.0 oz - Zamouri Spices
By: Zamouri Spices, an Elbertai Company LLC
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- All Natural
- No Preservatives
- Authentic Moroccan Gourmet Recipe
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Moroccan Rub is your best choice for best grilling, broilling, or baking. A unique Moroccan blend for a dry marinade.
Ingredients: turmeric, sea salt, cinnamon, cumin, fennel, peppermint, clove, mace, basil, cayenne.
Excellent for making (roasting) Moroccan Leg of Lamb:
rub leg of lamb with olive oil then spread Moroccan Rub. let it set for at least one hour. start roasting...
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Spicy Lamb Sausages - Merguez - Pork-Free - 24 Links
By: Fabrique Delices
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- Approx. 3.5Lb / 1.6kg
- 24 Links
- Traditionally made
- Great with couscous
- Requires Expedited Shipping
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Merguez is a traditional North African spicy lamb and beef sausage. It is usually served grilled with couscous and harissa. This Pork-Free "All Natural" product is guaranteed free of antibiotics, hormones, preservatives, artificial ingredients and nitrites. Animals are fed with the purest natural feeds (No animal by-product). Many of the Fabrique Delices products have been served at the White House, on the Air France Concorde and even to his Holiness John Paul II. Fabrique Delices was also a proud supplier of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
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Ziyad Fig Jam 16 oz jar
By: Ziyad
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- Product of Syria
- Pure, simple, and absolutely delicious
- A wonderful fig jam
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Ziyad fig jam is excellent on your toast, and filled with the aroma of the eastern Mediterranean. If you've never tried fig jam, it is difficult to describe how wonderful it is. Highly recommended - Product of Syria.
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Couscous Spice Mix 2.0 oz - Zamouri Spices
By: Zamouri Spices
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- Excellent in your couscous dishes
- Blend of Cumin, ginger, turmeric, paprika and other spices
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Cous Cous is the traditional meal of Morocco. Do not confuse the dish with the semolina grain (of the same name). The dish is usually prepared with at least seven different vegetables, which is believed to bring good luck. Our mix is a blend of spices used in recipes from the Rabat region of Morocco. Use at least a tablespoon or two to any Chicken, Lamb or Vegetable Cous Cous recipe.
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Traditional Russian Ginger Cookies
By: Milk & Honey Co. Ltd.
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- Pryanik
- All Natural
- 400g - Approximately 28 Cookies
- Cholesterol Free
- Box or wrapping may vary, not necessarily as pictured
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Imported from Israel via Brooklyn, called "pryanik" in Russian. Ginger Honey Cakes are a visit from our collective childhood. Most folks that order these already know what they are and just enjoy remembering... and eating.
Box or wrapping may vary, not necessarily as pictured -- cookies are the same.
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Dukkah (2 ounce) by igourmet.com
By: igourmet
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Experience an outlandish taste sensation with this incredible mix of Oregon hazelnuts, sesame seeds, peanuts, coriander, cumin and other spices. Mix this Egyptian-inspired blend with dipping oil, such as extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, or go the traditional route with avocado oil, and serve as a tasty dip for bread. It is also great as a delicious coating when baking fish or fowl.
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Mustapha's Moroccan Medium Capers
By: Haddouch Gourmet, Inc.
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- CAPER BUSHES GROW WILD AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN, FLOURISHING IN THE SAME CLIMATES AS OLIVES
- MEDIUM SIZE CAPERS ARE CURED IN A SALT AND WATER BRINE WITH A DROP OF VINEGAR
- VIBRANT, AND AROMATIC WITH JUST THE RIGHT BALANCE OF SALT AND VINEGAR
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Capers, the flower bud of a Mediterranean shrub are a very versatile ingredient, condiment, flavor, and tradition. Their flavor, when cured in brine, tends to be reminiscent of a cornichon or gherkin. They are vibrant, aromatic with just the right balance of salt. Many people prefer medium capers because they have more impressive visual appeal and a milder flavor. Caper flower buds grow quickly, and they are small enough to be classified this size for only a very short time. Varieties are selected for flavor and for the roundness and firmness of the buds. Most capers are packed in vinegar, and this imparts a pickled flavor to them - as a result, the tangy finish tends to dominate the flavor of the aromatic caper. Mustapha cures his capers in salt brine, and then packs them in saltwater with just a tiny amount of vinegar. The result is a deep aromatic, salty flavor with a hint of a tang on the finish. These brined capers are perfect for use with rich foods such as salmon or in rich sauces. The caper bush is a spiny, straggling vine-like shrub that grows well in nutrient poor, gravelly soils, and is often found growing in crevices between rocks. Capers are the flower buds from this plant. A freshly picked caper is a bland little thing. That fabulously vibrant, piquant flavor comes from the curing process. Their salty, aromatic flavor makes them an important ingredient to sauces like tartar, ravigote and rèmoulade and most tapenade recipes. There is no better condiment for smoked or cured salmon. Caper bushes grow wild around the Mediterranean, flourishing in the same climates as olives, and in fact, we have come to recognize the flavor of a caper as classic Mediterranean. They are cultivated and collected in their natural range - in Spain, the south of France, Italy, Dalmatia, Greece, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and especially Morocco.
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CuisineMentor Moroccan Chicken Gourmet Spice Blend. Memorable Party Dish!
By: CuisineMentor
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- Easily make exotic Moroccan tagine at home. This is a dish for lovers of hot spicy foods!
- Great party dish or appetizer. Prepare ahead and then simply bake.
- Outstanding foolproof CuisineMentor recipe included.
- Make hot chicken wings Moriccan style!
- No preservatives, MSG, or preservatives. All natural.
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A complex flavor combination of exotic African spices: hot, spicy, sweet, tangy. Thrill your taste buds with this unforgettable culinary experience! This dish can be made with assorted chicken pieces or boneless/skinless chicken breasts. It makes an incredible appetizer when made with chicken wings or drumettes. Simple recipe is on the package. Combine Spice Blend with chicken, lemon juice, honey, olives, dates, and cilantro. Marinate overnight, then bake -- it's ideal for a party! The Moroccan Spice Blend is packaged as a twin pack; each pack contains spices for 3 lbs. of chicken, 5 generous servings. This is a very hot and spicy dish, but its hotness intensity can be easily adjusted to please any taste. All natural, no preservatives, fillers or MSG. (Moroccan Chicken Gourmet Spice Blend Ingredients: spices, sesame seeds, cinnamon, kosher salt, black pepper, hot chili pepper. Twin Pack 6oz Total WT.)_______Customer email from Carolyn of Portland, OR: I purchased some of your wonderful spice blend. For Christmas, I prepared a Middle East dinner for my family and guests with the entre' being your Moroccan Chicken recipe. It was excellent! Everyone raved about how good it was. And to think it was so easy to make!
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Demitasse cups and saucers set of 6 for Greek Coffee/Espresso
By: Grecian Imports
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- Great for Greek or Turkish coffee, or Espresso
- Made in China
- Makes a great gift
- Beautiful design
- Great Price
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This set of demitasse cups and saucers is perfect for that strong little cup of Greek coffee or espresso.
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Mustapha's Moroccan Extra Virgin Olive Oil (375 ml) by igourmet.com
By: igourmet
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Mustapha's Moroccan Extra Virgin Olive Oil is pressed using 100% Picholine Olives grown in the foothills of the Atlas Mountain range. It is generally acknowledged that Moroccan Picholine olives produce more flavorful olive oil than their French cousins. The flavor opens cleanly with the flavor of ripe and green olives.The notes of green fruit give way to smooth and buttery notes of ripe olive on the tongue. It envelops the palate and finishes with hints of creaminess and a slight pepper finish at the back of the throat. Mustapha's extra virgin olive oil is rival to any French produced Picholine olive oil at a much lower price!Moroccan cuisine is considered one of the most important cuisines in the world. Over the last two millennia, the indigenous Berber peoples have endured invasion and conquest, each culture that came left its mark on the land, its people, their cuisine, from the first Phoenician traders to the last of the French colonizers. A wealth of culinary creativity and the amazing quality of the bounty of ingredients from the everyday to the exotic make Morocco a culinary mecca.
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Basket Cheese (12 ounce) by igourmet.com
By: igourmet
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Basket Cheese is a salty, soft white cheese shaped from small wicker-textured baskets. This traditional cheese is circular and weighs about 12-18 oz. Basket cheese is among the top three Middle Eastern cheeses sold in the United States. Because of the cheese's distinctive form, it's difficult to mass produce, and the genuine product is easily recognized by basket cheese lovers. Excellent with pita breads and water wheel crackers. - Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
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Demitasse cups and saucers set of 6 for Greek Coffee/Espresso
By: Grecian Imports
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- Great for Greek or Turkish coffee, or Espresso
- Made in China
- Makes a great gift
- Beautiful design
- Great Price
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This set of demitasse cups and saucers is perfect for that strong little cup of Greek coffee or espresso.
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Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta
By: Kosherbyte
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- Kosher, Pareve by "OK" Labs
- No preservatines, Colors or Flavors Added
- Thick Rich Spread
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Mustapha's Tunisian-Style Green Olives
By: Haddouch Gourmet, Inc.
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- North African favorite, marinated in Harissa
- Smooth textured green olives marinated in a very traditional condiment made of hot chiles
- Complex hot chile flavor with a kick
- Use as a tapas, in salads, or as a ready made hors-d'oeurve
- Great gift idea!
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Harissa is most popular in Tunisia, and it is the starting point for these marvelously spicy olives. Mustapha begins with green Moroccan Picholines that are grown at the foot of the Atlas Mountains and cured in the slow traditional way, with nothing but salt and water. He then marinates them with his Moroccan harissa, and the result is a truly spicy treat worthy of any Moroccan table.
Serve them as a snack or with meals. Moroccan cuisine is considered one of the most important cuisines in the world.
Over the last two millennia the indigenous Berber peoples have endured invasion and conquest, each culture that came left its mark on the land, its people, their cuisine, from the first Phoenician traders to the last French colonizers. A wealth of culinary creativity and the amazing quality of the bounty of ingredients from the everyday to the exotic make Morocco a culinary mecca.
Introduced and re-introduced over the centuries, olive cultivation is central to Moroccan cuisine and culture. One can understand then why the Moroccans are masters of curing and marinating and infusing olives, and why they eat olives with just about every meal, even breakfast.
Olives were most likely first planted in ancient times, and each succeeding culture that invaded and stayed planted or replanted.
Today the predominant variety of olive planted in Morocco is the Picholine Marocaine, the cousin to the French Picholine Languedoc. Given the milder and more consistent climate in Morocco the Picholine Marocaine grows into a superior table olive. The proof of this proposition is that France imports tons and tons of these olives to eat themselves and to export as a 'Product of France' - yes most 'French' Picholines that are sold in this country are in fact grown in Morocco.
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Turkish Coffee Spice Mix 2.0 Oz - Zamouri Spices
By: Zamouri Spices an Elbertai Company LLC
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- Authentic Turkish Coffee Spice Mix
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Turkish Black Coffee is stronger than espresso, but not as bitter.
Never-the-less, this hot drink doesn't go without the exotic flavor of the Turkish coffee spice blend where Cardamom powder is the main ingredient.
This bouquet of spice blend includes: Cardamom, Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla powder...
Just add 1 tsp for each 2 Tbsp of coffee during the brewing process.
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Ackawi (12 ounce) by igourmet.com
By: igourmet
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Ackawi is a soft, white delight native to Lebanon and Syria. This cow's milk cheese is popular in the Middle East and the best selling Middle Eastern cheese among Arab-Americans. Specialty Cheese Co. produces their cheeses to ensure that the finished product has a traditional smooth texture with no acidity. The cheese is brined to perfection. - Made from cow's milk.
- Photo depicts whole 12 oz. form of cheese.
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Mini Mortadella by Fratelli Beretta (1 pound) by igourmet.com
By: igourmet
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This authentic Italian Mortadella is a traditional example whose recipe dates back to the 14th Century. This sandwich meat was first created in a monastery in the center of Italy, near the beautiful city of Bologna. It is characterized by a unique flavor and an exceptional fine texture. The secret of its unique characteristics lies in the selection of spices and in the slow roasting in traditional brick ovens. Made from only the finest ingredients, this premium quality meat is made from Beretta's original recipe. This mortadella contains pistachios.
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Ziyad Pomegranate Molasses (10.5 ounce) by igourmet.com
By: igourmet
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Pomegranate molasses plays an important role in Iranian and Middle Eastern cuisine. This particular type of molasses has a wonderful flavor and a heady aroma, and its thickness and dark color make food look very appealing. As an ingredient, it has much the same attractive, sweet-sour quality as balsamic vinegar combined with the lush fruit aroma of pomegranates. Able to be kept almost indefinitely in the refrigerator, the uses for this thick, tangy, piquant syrup are many. It blends well with walnuts, adds a tart and pungent flavor to beans, sharpens the taste of poultry, gives a clean, tart taste to fish, an astringent edge to salads and vegetables, and is a great tenderizer for lamb and pork. It can also be diluted and used for sharp drinks and tart sorbets.
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Moroccan Preserved Lemons (10.7 ounce) by igourmet.com
By: igourmet
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- made in Morocco
- lemons are
- preserved in a salt water brin
- traditional Moroccan condiment
- perfect for salad dressings
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For hundreds of years the preferred lemon used for preserving in Morocco has been the "country" lemon, or leem. Mustapha's Preserved Lemons are made with these savory lemons and will lend an unforgettable flavor to any dish. Perfectly whole preserved lemons float in a simple salt-water brine. A traditional Moroccan condiment, the flesh can be used in stews, but it's the rind that is so valued. Simply wash before using and cut into thin slices, or blanche to remove all of the salt and bring out the natural mild sweetness. The key ingredient to many Moroccan dishes like stews and tagines; the flavor is mildly tart but intensely lemony. Jar contains two whole lemons.
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Moroccan Rub 4.0 oz by Zamouri Spices
By: Zamouri Spices, an Elbertai Company LLC
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- All Natural
- No Preservatives or Additives
- Authentic Traditional Moroccan Recipe
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Moroccan Rub is your best choice for best grilling, broilling, or baking. A unique Moroccan blend for a dry marinade.
Ingredients: turmeric, sea salt, cinnamon, cumin, fennel, peppermint, clove, mace, basil, cayenne.
Excellent for making (roasting) Moroccan Leg of Lamb:
rub leg of lamb with olive oil then spread Moroccan Rub. let it set for at least one hour. start roasting...
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Moroccan Bigaradier Marinated Red Olives - 3 Jars
By: Haddouch Gourmet, Inc.
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- $3 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE FOR A SET OF 3 JARS
- A GREAT COMBINATION OF BITTERNESS AND CITRUS/ ORANGE FLAVOR
- TASTY AS IS OR COOKED IN FISH OR CHICKEN WITH PRESEVED LEMONS
- BIGARADE IS TYPE OF ORANGE
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These olives are made from gorgeous reddish-purple olives are known as beldi in Morocco. The olives are picked when they have just turned from green to a beautiful red-dove gray hue. They are also known as tournante rouge, or turning red in French. Mustapha calls them Bigaradier, because the traditional Moroccan marinade contains orange; bigarade is the French name for bitter oranges. They are softer and than green olives, and they have a delicious, slightly nutty flavor and a hint of bitterness on the finish. They used in a whole host of dishes in Moroccan cooking, especially tagines and stews. They also offer a fun contrast in color and flavor to black and green olives. Over the last two millennia the indigenous Berber peoples have endured invasion and conquest, each culture that came left its mark on the land, its people, their cuisine. A wealth of culinary creativity and the amazing quality of the bounty of ingredients from the everyday to the exotic make Morocco a culinary mecca. Olive cultivation is central to Moroccan cuisine and culture. One can understand then why the Moroccans are masters of curing, marinating and infusing olives, and why they eat olives with just about every meal, even breakfast. Olives were most likely first planted in ancient times, and each succeeding culture that invaded and stayed planted or replanted. Today the predominant variety of olive planted in Morocco is the Picholine Marocaine, the cousin to the French Picholine Languedoc. Given the milder and more consistent climate in Morocco the Picholine Marocaine grows into a superior table olive.
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Moroccan Medium Capers - 3 Jars
By: A.B.H.
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- $3 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE FOR A SET OF 3 JARS
- CAPER BUSHES GROW WILD AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN, FLOURISHING IN THE SAME CLIMATES AS OLIVES
- MEDIUM SIZE CAPERS ARE CURED IN A SALT AND WATER BRINE WITH A SPLASH OF VINEGAR
- VIBRANT, AND AROMATIC WITH JUST THE RIGHT BALANCE OF SALT AND VINEGAR
- IF THEY ARE TOO SALTY FOR YOUR PALATE YOU MAY SOAK THEM IN COLD WATER
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Capers, the flower bud of a Mediterranean shrub are a very versatile ingredient, condiment, flavor, and tradition. Their flavor, when cured in brine, tends to be reminiscent of a cornichon or gherkin. They are vibrant, aromatic with just the right balance of salt. Many people prefer medium capers because they have more impressive visual appeal and a milder flavor. Caper flower buds grow quickly, and they are small enough to be classified this size for only a very short time. Varieties are selected for flavor and for the roundness and firmness of the buds. Most capers are packed in vinegar, and this imparts a pickled flavor to them - as a result, the tangy finish tends to dominate the flavor of the aromatic caper. Mustapha cures his capers in salt brine, and then packs them in saltwater with just a tiny amount of vinegar. The result is a deep aromatic, salty flavor with a hint of a tang on the finish. These brined capers are perfect for use with rich foods such as salmon or in rich sauces.
The caper bush is a spiny, straggling vine-like shrub that grows well in nutrient poor, gravelly soils, and is often found growing in crevices between rocks. Capers are the flower buds from this plant. A freshly picked caper is a bland little thing. That fabulously vibrant, piquant flavor comes from the curing process. Their salty, aromatic flavor makes them an important ingredient to sauces like tartar, ravigote and rèmoulade and most tapenade recipes. There is no better condiment for smoked or cured salmon. Caper bushes grow wild around the Mediterranean, flourishing in the same climates as olives, and in fact, we have come to recognize the flavor of a caper as classic Mediterranean. They are cultivated and collected in their natural range - in Spain, the south of France, Italy, Dalmatia, Greece, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and especially Morocco.
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