Chris Nordquist
We love a good roast chicken and probably eat one for dinner more often than anything else. This recipe isn’t an improvement on that comforting classic, but it is a nice variation. To give the bird some extra flavor, I use the North African condiment called harissa to make a simple marinade. Harissa is a […]
We’ve had a few warm, sunny days in New York now, and I’m getting used to it, which is probably a bad idea. I know I’m jumping the gun, but I just can’t help myself: little warmth and sunshine, and my California mind races to things like unpacking my shorts and flip-flops, planting the vegetable […]
Here’s a dish that’s full of big, rich, earthy fall flavors that will appeal to the whole family. The natural sweetness of roasted carrots, parsnips, squash and shallots are enlivened with warm spices and served over couscous cooked in a saffron vegetable broth. The dish is finished with two delicious North African condiments —preserved lemon […]
This was the first proper dinner I cooked in our new Manhattan kitchen. If I’d thought about it, I probably would have chosen a more elaborate inaugural meal, but it was a busy day, our friend Visnja was stopping by for dinner, and I needed something quick and tasty. Aside from its lively flavor, the […]
Zaalouk (sometimes spelled Zahlouk) is my favorite traditional Moroccan salad, and probably one of my favorite foods. The dish’s eggplant base is rich and creamy, enhanced by the flavor of toasted cumin and accented with tomato, lemon and cilantro. It’s loaded with flavor, but at the same time light and refreshing. And not loaded with […]
I keep waiting for our daughter Julia, now 19 months old, to adopt the infamous “white diet” of toddlers, but so far she’s still an adventurous and enthusiastic eater, and this dish is one of her all-time favorites. It’s one of mine too. I first ate it when my friend Dan served it at a […]
