Recipes and Spice Blends

Harissa

Spice blend

7 dried New Mexico or Guajillo chiles (or a mix of New Mexico and another dried hot chile such as de arbol or chipotle)
6 oz jarred roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed and dried (2 large peppers)
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 tsp caraway seeds, toasted and ground
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
kosher salt
juice of 1 large lemon (about 2 tbsp)
2 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil, plus more for storing