We love preserved lemons! They’ve been long-standing staple condiments in North African and South Asian cuisines, and over the past few years have slowly been gaining steam as an ingredient in the United States. So what exactly are preserved lemons, and where and how did they originate?

Think outside the box — you’ve probably heard that so many times before. It’s the mantra we repeat to ourselves when things have become too routine and we need a solution. What can be done differently? We’ve got the answer when it comes to food: harissa! So how do you use it? We’ve put together our favorite everyday foods, and when you add harissa to them, it becomes an absolute game changer. Check them out below and give them a try!