[Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger] Before last night, I don't think I'd ever consciously eaten a raw kumquat. And now I know why. The tiny fruit is aggressively sour, like a lemon, with a slightly bitter aftertaste from the rind. Much like... More

"Ranging from paste in-a-tube to sauce in-a-jar, from fiesty to fiery, harissa varies by origin and destination." [Photographs: Kerry Saretsky] Previously Harissa-Honey Glazed Roasted Salmon » All Secret Ingredient coverage » North African food is known for its fragrant floral... More

I am personally delighted to introduce this month's Secret Ingredient because I grew up on it. Harissa is Moroccan ketchup, a North African chili paste, made from spicy red chilies and garlic. Most commonly sold in tubes, like the popular... More

Note: On Wednesdays, Andrea Lynn, senior editor of Chile Pepper magazine, drops by with Serious Heat. Chiles and fresh produce are everywhere in Morocco, including this serene scene on the edge of the Atlas Mountains. Do you need to rev... More

©iStockPhoto.com/GeoffBlack After a night out drinking delicious beer and feasting on succulent Coca-Cola braised baby back ribs, I was in the mood to cook something healthy. So when it came time to choose a dish for this week's magazine recipe... More