Every year I go vegan for about a month. My strongest temptation during this time is desserts. I thought this year I would start my vegan cleanse by having a satisfying sweet on hand to combat my cravings.
This recipe from Paula’s newest book, The Food of Morocco satisfies my sweet tooth, and it is so easy! 5 ingredients, 30 minutes, and you have a tasty, vegan treat. Her recipes are often accompanied with a story of how they came to be. This recipe can be traced back to Toledo, Spain, just before the inquisition. The people of Toledo fled to Tetouan, an important refuge city for Spanish Jews near Tangier. From Tetouan it became popular in French cuisine by way of Paris. With the help of Paula’s book, it has now found its way to Hutchinson, MN. Continue its global journey…