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A Foodie Road Trip: North African Edition (Part Two)
Welcome to part two of my epic foodie road trip through Morocco! In the first part this trip we had explored the cuisine in the cities of Casablanca, Marrakesh, and Dadès Gorges in the Atlas Mountains (you can read about it here if you missed it). Up next we will visit Merzouga which is a village at the Northwestern edge of the Sahara Desert, then take the long road trip north to Fez, and finally the capital city of Rabat. We will end this road trip back in Casablanca.
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Moroccan Khlea & Egg Omelet
During my time road tripping through the country of Morocco, I came across an interesting food product while in the busy souks of Marrakesh, a product called Khlea. “Khlea” or “Khlii”is a traditional Moroccan dish consisting of preserved meat, often beef or lamb. The meat is cut into strips and marinated with garlic, coriander, cumin, and salt.
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A Foodie Road Trip: North African Edition (Part One)
Hey all! I am back with an all new road trip adventure! This time it will be across the Atlantic in the North African country of Morocco. This place has always appeared as a mystical land to me since I was a child. I finally had the chance to drive around this country for a couple of weeks and explore the scenic beauty, the people, and all of the delicious food that it is famous for! I want to share some of my trip with you through photographs and experiences I had in the different regions of this amazing place. I will also offer you some tips on restaurants, food tours, places to stay, and also what you should avoid if you are visiting for the first time. So hop in the car, and take a road trip with me through the country of Morocco!
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Shrimp Étouffée
Étouffée is one of my favorite comfort foods during the colder winter months. When you prepare this Cajun/Creole dish, it’s all about making a perfect roux! Usually with a meat gumbo, I cook the roux until it is very dark and chocolate looking. This simple and easy Étouffée is made with seafood so a lighter roux is best for this dish.
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Cardamom Spiced Poached Pears (sous vide)
Happy New Year! I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday day season. I am kicking off the year with a recipe from my cookbook “Mastering the Art of Sous Vide Cooking“. This wonderful dessert is bold with winter flavors and is sure to be a hit with your dinner guest!
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Blackened Swordfish w/Coconut Jasmine Rice
This is another outstanding summertime recipe, using some delicious swordfish from Wulf’s Fish. This dish combines slightly spicy seasonings, the richness of coconut rice, and the tangy sweetness of mango salsa. The fish is also cooked sous vide for maximum flavor. Enjoy!
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Chicken Cutlets w/Leeks and Mushrooms (sous vide)
Summer is almost over and it’s time to get ready for the Fall! This dish is the ultimate example of comfort food. The combination of juicy chicken breast (cooked sous vide), Leeks, baby bella mushrooms, and a delicious spicy cream sauce is the perfect combination for the upcoming season.
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Antelope Spare Ribs (Sous Vide)
My love of cooking wild game meats is what led me to the sous vide method many years ago. I have prepared everything from beaver to camel using my sous vide device. Antelope meat is not new to me as I have tried tenderloin and steaks that were sent to me by friends of mine who hunt.
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Espresso-Rubbed Prime Rib Roast (Sous Vide )
I hope everyone is healthy and safe as the world is experiencing the Covid-19 crisis. We will get through this together as we practice social distancing and enjoying spending time with our loved ones at home. This can create a great bonding experience with your family as you can all share kitchen fun with each other. This is also the perfect time to learn sous vide cooking!
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Gourmet De-Constructed 