Mina grew up on the wave-crashing shores of Casablanca, where a morning stroll between the white walls of the majestic city was a culinary journey unto itself. Through open kitchen windows would drift the beautiful aromas of centuries-old recipes passed down from one generation to the next. The first time Mina tasted her next-door neighbor’s homemade harissa, she instantly fell in love with the fiery flavors. She played with the recipe until she made it her own, adding extra virgin olive oil, a touch of vinegar, and a bit of garlic to the classic red chile pepper base.