Aleppo pepper has been a staple of, n and broader Levantine cooking for centuries, prized for its moderate heat, oily texture, and complex, slightly fruity flavor. Villa Jerada, a Seattle-based brand built around Moroccan and Levantine pantry traditions, transforms it into a sauce versatile enough for any kitchen, drawing on Mehdi Boujrada's upbringing in Casablanca and deep knowledge of North African and Levantine cooking.