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.

Stuffed squash seems time consuming. But it doesn’t have to be, says Julia Collin Davison, executive editorial director of America’s Test Kitchen. For this recipe, which is featured in “The Complete ...

The North African spice blend ras el hanout, coconut milk and dates give this Midwestern wild rice hotdish a globally inspired makeover. Instructions: In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice, ...

It’s rare to find a dish that isn’t a little better with a spice or spice blend added to the preparation. Stock your pantry with a spice selection and pretty much anything you cook will taste better, ...

Note: Ras el Hanout, the famous, Moroccan spice mixture whose name means “top of the shop,” typically contains 19 to 26 spices. Legend has it that some contain 100 different spices. This version is ...