Sausage Stuffed Croissants
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Make these savory stuffed croissants ahead of time and have them ready in your freezer for reheating. You can use either unleavened puff pastry dough or leavened croissant dough. In Morocco, merguez sausage is very popular as a filling, but feel free to substitute other varieties if you like. Cheese and sauteed onions are optional fillers.
Moroccan Mint Tea
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Mint tea is incredibly popular throughout Morocco. Many Moroccans consider it a must after a day of fasting.
Almond Milkshake
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Almond milkshakes are served frequently in Morocco, particularly in Ramadan. A tiny bit of orange flower water gives this almond shake its classic taste.
Avocado Milkshake
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Nutritious, refreshing and filling, this shake is sure to satisfy after a day of fasting. It's also quick and easy to make – just five minutes from start to finish.
Dried Apricot and Orange Juice Smoothie
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This a Moroccan version of the popular Middle Eastern juice known as qamar el-deen. Turn it into a smoothie with the optional addition of yogurt.
Msemen - Square Moroccan Pancakes
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Msemen – also known as rghaif – are made from a bread-like dough. Portions of dough are flattened and folded into a square before being fried in a pan. They're frequently served with butter and honey.
Meloui - Round Moroccan Pancakes
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Meloui is another type of rghaif. It's made from a dough that uses half white flour and half semolina. Strips of folded dough are rolled up like rug before being flattened in a circle. They can be served plain or with butter and honey.
Stuffed Msemen with Kefta (Ground Beef) Filling
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This recipe makes a slightly zesty ground beef (kefta) filling for msemen. My family likes them fried, but stuffed msemen can also be baked.
Stuffed Msemen with Onion Filling
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This stuffed msemen features a spicy onion filling. Make them in advance and freeze them until needed for tea time or iftar.
Krachel - Moroccan Sweet Rolls
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These sweet rolls are flavored with anise, sesame and orange flower water. Serve them at iftar to break the fast, or at suhoor, the early morning meal eaten before sunrise.
