Runner up in the 2012 tagine contest... Deciding on 1 winner for the 2012 tagine recipe contest was a difficult task for our judges. This recipe from Elsa Cooks was a close second runner up, and winner of a Clay Coyote gift certificate. We made this
Carrot and Golden Raisin Salad from The Food of Morocco by Paula Wolfert
In honor of our upcoming Tagine contest, we will be sharing our favorite Moroccan recipes all month long! Here is a look at how to start your own tagine inspired meal...
Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions (Cassolita)
May is international tagine month. We are holding our 2nd annual tagine recipe contest. First prize will be decided by our panel of judges, and to the victor goes one of our new Flameware Dutch Ovens. Tagine month has inspired me to explore outside of my
Preserved Lemon and Green Olive Tagine Recipe
I preserved lemons to make this tagine recipe from Mourad's book, "New Morocco." Mourad describes this as,"an ultra classic Moroccan chicken dish- and a great starter recipe for test driving your new tagine." I thought it was a great way to introduce my
Brie with carmelized onion, pistachios, and cranberries
We really enjoy our Brie here at Clay Coyote. You may remember this recipe from our entertaining event last November. After my first bite, a frenzy started. I couldn't help myself... The caramelized onions and cranberries are a sweet balance to the soft
Thinking outside the “box” with a cazuela
I think I may have been a cook in a logging camp in a former life. I make a meal, and the leftovers usually last into the next week. I only cook for 2, not a team of hungry lumberjacks. This tendency keeps me from making dishes like lasagna and breakfast
Morel Mushroom, Garlic Wine, and Chicken Thigh Tagine
After months of pouring over cook books, experimenting with unfamiliar ingredients, and multiple visits to various ethnic grocers, I was ready to create my own tagine recipe. I wanted the recipe in include as many locally found ingredients as
What is your culinary muse?
What inspires you in the kitchen? I am influenced by a myriad of factors. Seasonal and local ingredients play a huge role in what I cook. My tagine has also become a source of inspiration. I have found guidance and inspiration from food blogs and cookbook
Moo Joos for me and my beer can chicken baker…
This summer I had the opportunity to take a tour of the Brau Brothers Brewery in Lucan, Minnesota. While sampling their collection of crafted beers, an inspiration for a Christmas gift came to mind. Why not pair a 6 pack of a locally crafted beer with a
