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
Merguez Ragout with Poached Eggs
It was not an easy decision. Our 3 finalists had to be tasted several times (tough job) to decide on the winner of the 2012 Tagine Contest. The winner of the contest and a Clay Coyote Dutch Oven was... Merguez Ragout with Poached Eggs by Emily
The Travel Mug’s Moroccan Express Adventure
The Travel Mug went on a Moroccan adventure: seventeen days, six stops, 1,555 kilometers (966 miles), countless good meals and numerous bottles of wine. This blog is going to be heavy on the photos because the Travel Mug was snap-happy. There are also a
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
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
Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Tagine
Drum roll please... Congratulations Sue Doeden! "Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Tagine" has been chosen by our 3 judges as the winner of our tagine contest. Sue is a food writer, columnist, recipe developer, food photographer, and culinary
Tagine aux Pruneaux
This is one of the 3 finalists for our Tagine Recipe Contest. Our judges described this dish as a unique combination of distinct flavors and textures. Tagine aux Pruneaux 4 pounds lamb shoulder de-boned 1 pound prunes 1/2 pounds whole almonds 1
“Here’s looking at you, kid.”
“Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.” The gin joint this Travel Mug walked in to was the aromatic kitchen of none other than Betsy and Tom of the Clay Coyote (and anyone who knows Betsy knows there’s sure to be
