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Apr 15, 2026Harissa and Za'atar Oil: Ingredients and Cooking Uses
Use harissa and za'atar in spice oils, vegetables, and sauces, with attention to their different ingredients and flavors.
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Apr 15, 2026West African Peppers, Fermented Seasonings, and Aromatics
A closer look at peppers, grains of paradise, fermented seasonings, and the regional differences within West African cooking.
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Apr 11, 2026Jambalaya, Étouffée, and Blackened Fish: Three Ways to Use Spice
See how jambalaya, étouffée, and blackened fish combine cayenne with rice, sauce, or a spice crust, and adjust each to your taste.
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Apr 10, 2026Scotch Bonnet and Allspice in Jamaican Cooking
Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, and slow cooking shape the seasoning in jerk, curry goat, and brown stew fish.