We were staying on a beach near Essaouira, and the green sauce was slathered liberally over large chunks of fish both pre- and post-grilling.

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As consulting chef to Windows on the World, I knew we had a winner in White Clam Risotto with Whole-Poached Lobster in Green Sauce, with its title's promise of festive and unusual flavors.

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But this year, Flay cooked up a crisped beef patty topped with queso sauce, potato chips and green chili pickle.

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Its narrow lanes play host to a number of hummus and soup kitchens such as Achim Aziri (30 Yihye Street, 972-03-516-0783), which serves hummus hot with skhug (a traditional Yemenite-style spicy sauce made from red or green peppers).

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Their leaves act as reliable conveyors of any flavor or sauce, and the sprouts' size and shape and bright green exteriors make them ideal visual complements for a plated main course.

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