The Queen of Couscous, Kitty Morse, an acclaimed food writer, shared her Ras El Hanout recipe with us. Thanks to the popularity of Middle Eastern cooking, this spice is a favorite among home cooks perfecting their own tagines. Kitty Morse recommends roasting the spices before using them. This versatile blend has an abundance of uses, definitely earning its title of “Top of the Shop.” Use it when you are roasting vegetables, braising beef with preserved lemon, or to add a kick to a pot of soup. Ingredients: Turmeric, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, sea salt, ginger, mace, allspice, saffron.