Ingredients: chilies, cumin, coriander seed, cloves, olive oil, salt

The spicy Tunisian sauce called harissa is often the base of North African soups and stews that are served with couscous, a small pearl-shaped pasta. Harissa is also commonly used on traditional Italian pasta, an influence from Tunisia's nearby European neighbor. If you're fixing a cold meal, harissa makes for a zingy addition to sandwiches.

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