North African cooking often features cinnamon in both savory dishes and desserts. Carrots and raisins make this a slightly sweet stew that’s best served with a dollop of “sour” Greek-style yogurt to complement the flavors.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground cumin
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground turmeric
  • dried currants
  • honey
  • plain Greek-style yogurt

Corn tortillas work magic here: As they break down while cooking, they thicken the soup.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chopped fire-roasted tomatoes
  • goat cheese