urban dictionary defines “comfort food” as “food that gives emotional comfort to the one eating it; tends to be favorite foods of childhood, or linked to a person, place or time with which the food has a positive association.”

for me, tagine provides its own positive association. the first time i ever tasted its savory goodness atop a pile of steaming cous cous and buttery pine nuts, i was in love. whether it be a chilly winter night or a balmy summer afternoon, the scent of the simmering spices stirs my soul and tantalizes my taste buds. give yourself some time to let it stew on the stove or cook in its traditional vessel, also known as a “tagine”, and let the aroma do its magic.