Korma is a mild, creamy curry thickened with ground nuts and with origins in the Mughlai cuisine of the 16th century. Shahi korma is typically made with mutton or lamb.
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Salsa Romesco
Hailing from Tarragona in the northeast of Spain, romesco sauce gets its vermillion hue and smoky flavor from roasted red peppers.
Makroud el Louse
These easy-to-make, flourless cookies are excellent served with tea or coffee. They will keep for over a month stored in a well sealed container.
Lham Lahlou
Lham lahlou, Arabic for “sweet meat,” is a very popular dish in Algeria, especially during the month of Ramadan.
Dresdner Stollen
Dresdner stollen is the famous fruitcake from Dresden that is sold throughout Germany during the Christmas season. Stollen is a rich yeast dough mixed with candied fruit and almonds.
Basboosa
A favorite Egyptian sweet, basboosa is a semolina cake that is baked and soaked with a floral-scented syrup.
Baklava
An ancient treat, baklava was first cooked up in its current form by Ottoman cooks in present-day Turkey. Sticky and sweet, it is the iconic Middle Eastern pastry.
Panforte
This fruit and nut confection has been made in the Tuscan city of Siena since the Middle Ages. This recipe for panforte Margherita, the most popular version, makes a tasty homemade Christmas treat.