Moroccan Food and Culture 101
Welcome to Moroccan Food, one of the world’s most famous and delicious cuisines. Moroccan cooking is influenced by a rich and diverse North African history. With dishes ranging from surprisingly simple to intriguingly complex, Moroccan recipes are sure to please a wide range of palates. Browse the topics below to learn more about the traditions, culture and essentials of Moroccan cooking.
Moroccan Kefta Recipes
The following Moroccan recipes all use ground meat, which is called kefta in Morocco.
The following Moroccan recipes all use ground meat, which is called kefta in Morocco.
Moroccan Recipes with Semolina (Smida)
Semolina (smida in Moroccan Arabic) is a grain which is milled from hard durum wheat. All of these Moroccan recipes call for semolina as an ingredient.
Semolina (smida in Moroccan Arabic) is a grain which is milled from hard durum wheat. All of these Moroccan recipes call for semolina as an ingredient.
Moroccan Recipes with Fried Almonds
Moroccan cuisine makes good use of Morocco's indigenous almonds. These traditional Moroccan recipes all call for fried almonds as either a garnish or ingredient.
Moroccan cuisine makes good use of Morocco's indigenous almonds. These traditional Moroccan recipes all call for fried almonds as either a garnish or ingredient.
Mustapha's Moroccan Spices, Oils and Olives - Review
A review of Mustapha's Moroccan spices, oils, olives and other Moroccan food products.
A review of Mustapha's Moroccan spices, oils, olives and other Moroccan food products.
Moroccan Recipes with Orange Flower Water
Orange flower water is used extensively in Moroccan cooking. These recipes on the Moroccan Food site all include the fragrant water in their lists of ingredients.
Orange flower water is used extensively in Moroccan cooking. These recipes on the Moroccan Food site all include the fragrant water in their lists of ingredients.
Fagor Rapid Express 6 Qt. Pressure Cooker - Review
Review of the Fagor Rapid Express 6 qt. pressure cooker.
Review of the Fagor Rapid Express 6 qt. pressure cooker.
Interview with Ghillie Basan
Meet Ghillie Basan, internationally acclaimed cook and food writer.
Meet Ghillie Basan, internationally acclaimed cook and food writer.
Moroccan Fava Bean Recipes
Fava beans (broad beans) are delicious and nutritional. Try them in the Moroccan fava recipes listed below.
Fava beans (broad beans) are delicious and nutritional. Try them in the Moroccan fava recipes listed below.
Traditional Moroccan Proverbs
A collection of wise and witty sayings used in Morocco.
A collection of wise and witty sayings used in Morocco.
Moroccan Food Proverbs
Proverbs are used frequently in Morocco. Here's a list of Moroccan proverbs that deal with food, eating and cooking.
Proverbs are used frequently in Morocco. Here's a list of Moroccan proverbs that deal with food, eating and cooking.
Are You Concerned About Rising Food Costs?
Are rising food costs affecting the way your family eats? Share what food prices are like in your area, and whether your family has changed its eating as a result.
Are rising food costs affecting the way your family eats? Share what food prices are like in your area, and whether your family has changed its eating as a result.
Food Prices in Morocco
Moroccans discuss food prices in the same way Americans talk about the weather. But for many Moroccan families, small fluctuations in the cost of staples greatly affects what they can afford to eat.
Moroccans discuss food prices in the same way Americans talk about the weather. But for many Moroccan families, small fluctuations in the cost of staples greatly affects what they can afford to eat.
Moroccan Preserved Lemons
Moroccans preserve lemons by pickling them in lots of salt and their own juices. They add a salty, distinctive lemon flavor to many Moroccan dishes.
Moroccans preserve lemons by pickling them in lots of salt and their own juices. They add a salty, distinctive lemon flavor to many Moroccan dishes.
Moroccan Fried Fish Dinner
Fried fish is often served with a variety of fried vegetables, salads and stewed beans. Pick from the menu ideas here when planning an authentic Moroccan Fried Fish Dinner.
Fried fish is often served with a variety of fried vegetables, salads and stewed beans. Pick from the menu ideas here when planning an authentic Moroccan Fried Fish Dinner.
The Moroccan Tagine
The word "tagine" refers to both a ceramic piece of cookware and the stew-like dish that is prepared within it.
The word "tagine" refers to both a ceramic piece of cookware and the stew-like dish that is prepared within it.
Moroccan Mint Tea - A Tradition of Hospitality
Mint tea is a Moroccan tradition. Read about the Moroccan tea ceremony. Links to a recipe for Moroccan Mint Tea.
Mint tea is a Moroccan tradition. Read about the Moroccan tea ceremony. Links to a recipe for Moroccan Mint Tea.
Simple and Easy Moroccan Recipes
Looking for Moroccan recipes that are simple or easy to prepare? Some of the recipes listed here can be made quickly as well.
Looking for Moroccan recipes that are simple or easy to prepare? Some of the recipes listed here can be made quickly as well.
Essential Spices in Moroccan Cooking
Learn which four basic spices are essential to many tagines and stews. Find out what other spices are frequently used in Moroccan cooking.
Learn which four basic spices are essential to many tagines and stews. Find out what other spices are frequently used in Moroccan cooking.
Islamic Holidays in Morocco
There are two Islamic holidays: Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Many Moroccans following an Eid tradition of buying new clothes for children, preparing sweets and special meals, and paying visits to family.
There are two Islamic holidays: Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Many Moroccans following an Eid tradition of buying new clothes for children, preparing sweets and special meals, and paying visits to family.
Glossary of Spices Used in Moroccan Cooking
This is a complete list and description of all the different spices you're likely to encounter while making Moroccan foods.
This is a complete list and description of all the different spices you're likely to encounter while making Moroccan foods.
Harira
Harira is Morocco's famous lentil and tomato soup.
Harira is Morocco's famous lentil and tomato soup.