Moroccan Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Ras El Hanout Recipe
The famous Moroccan spice blend, Ras El Hanout, might include 30 or more ingredients. This recipe is a bit simpler but still exotic and aromatic.
The famous Moroccan spice blend, Ras El Hanout, might include 30 or more ingredients. This recipe is a bit simpler but still exotic and aromatic.
Moroccan Orange Cake
This Moroccan Orange Cake Recipe is quick and easy to make, and delicious without frosting.
This Moroccan Orange Cake Recipe is quick and easy to make, and delicious without frosting.
Homemade Bread Crumbs Recipe
This is a great way to use day old bread. Dry seasoned bread crumbs can be used to bread vegetables, fish, poultry and seafood before frying.
This is a great way to use day old bread. Dry seasoned bread crumbs can be used to bread vegetables, fish, poultry and seafood before frying.
Moroccan Mechoui Recipe
This easy Moroccan recipe calls for slowly roasting a leg of lamb or whole shoulder until the meat is tender enough to be pulled easily off the bone.
This easy Moroccan recipe calls for slowly roasting a leg of lamb or whole shoulder until the meat is tender enough to be pulled easily off the bone.
Lemon Chicken Tagine
This is the traditional method of preparing Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives in a clay or ceramic tagine.
This is the traditional method of preparing Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives in a clay or ceramic tagine.
Simple & 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
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.
How to Make Chickpea Flour
Here's how to make your own chickpea flour.
Here's how to make your own chickpea flour.
Moroccan Kefta Kebabs
Kefta is ground beef or lamb, typically mixed with cumin, paprika, minced onion, coriander and parsley. Kefta makes a superb kebab (brochette), and is also the foundation of a number of other Moroccan dishes.
Kefta is ground beef or lamb, typically mixed with cumin, paprika, minced onion, coriander and parsley. Kefta makes a superb kebab (brochette), and is also the foundation of a number of other Moroccan dishes.
Mille-feuille Recipe
Recipe for homemade mille-feuille or Napoleon. Use frozen or homemade puff pastry dough.
Recipe for homemade mille-feuille or Napoleon. Use frozen or homemade puff pastry dough.
The Moroccan Tagine
A tagine is a unique type of ceramic or clay cookware that's popular in North Africa. The bottom is a
A tagine is a unique type of ceramic or clay cookware that's popular in North Africa. The bottom is a
Classic Harira Recipe
Harira is a famous Moroccan soup, and is especially popular in Ramadan. This classic recipe uses fresh tomatoes, chick peas, and lentils.
Harira is a famous Moroccan soup, and is especially popular in Ramadan. This classic recipe uses fresh tomatoes, chick peas, and lentils.
Beet Salad with Vinaigrette
Fresh beets are naturally sweet, very healthy and a colorful addition to the table. Enjoy them in this easy salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
Fresh beets are naturally sweet, very healthy and a colorful addition to the table. Enjoy them in this easy salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
Moroccan Lemon Cake
This light, fine-textured lemon cake gets delicious flavor from lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
This light, fine-textured lemon cake gets delicious flavor from lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
Couscous with Seven Vegetables
This famous Moroccan dish features a mound of steamed couscous topped by stewed vegetables and meat. Very delicious!
This famous Moroccan dish features a mound of steamed couscous topped by stewed vegetables and meat. Very delicious!
Carrot and Chickpea Tagine
Serve this spicy vegetarian tagine with bread or on a bed of rice or couscous.
Serve this spicy vegetarian tagine with bread or on a bed of rice or couscous.
Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Saffron, cinnamon, ginger and pepper are key seasonings in this sweet and spicy Moroccan tagine.
Saffron, cinnamon, ginger and pepper are key seasonings in this sweet and spicy Moroccan tagine.
Moroccan Zaalouk Recipe
Moroccan zaalouk is a delicious cooked salad made with eggplant (aubergines), tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and spices. It's usually served as a dip with crusty bread.
Moroccan zaalouk is a delicious cooked salad made with eggplant (aubergines), tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and spices. It's usually served as a dip with crusty bread.
Kefta Tagine
Recipe for Tagine Kefta Mkaouara – Moroccan meatballs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. Eggs are an optional but classic addition to this dish.
Recipe for Tagine Kefta Mkaouara – Moroccan meatballs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. Eggs are an optional but classic addition to this dish.
Chicken with Lemon & Olives
Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives is a classic Moroccan dish, popular as both a family meal and company dinner. This recipe is for conventional stove top preparation.
Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives is a classic Moroccan dish, popular as both a family meal and company dinner. This recipe is for conventional stove top preparation.
Orange Flower Water Recipe
Orange Flower Water – also called Orange Blossom Water – is used in Moroccan cooking. Try making your own with this easy Orange Flower Water Recipe. Use the same method to make Rose Petal Water.
Orange Flower Water – also called Orange Blossom Water – is used in Moroccan cooking. Try making your own with this easy Orange Flower Water Recipe. Use the same method to make Rose Petal Water.
Chicken Bastilla Recipe
Moroccan Chicken Bastilla is famous for its savory blend of tastes and textures. Here's how to make an authentic bastilla.
Moroccan Chicken Bastilla is famous for its savory blend of tastes and textures. Here's how to make an authentic bastilla.
Chermoula Recipe
Chermoula is an incredibly tasty Moroccan marinade for fish. Add hot pepper to make it as spicy as you like.
Chermoula is an incredibly tasty Moroccan marinade for fish. Add hot pepper to make it as spicy as you like.
Moroccan Lentils Recipe
Moroccan lentils can be prepared with or without meat. This is the vegetarian version.
Moroccan lentils can be prepared with or without meat. This is the vegetarian version.
Steamed Artichokes
Steamed artichokes can be served with vinaigrette, flavored mayonnaise or Hollandaise sauce. They make an easy, delicious appetizer or starter.
Steamed artichokes can be served with vinaigrette, flavored mayonnaise or Hollandaise sauce. They make an easy, delicious appetizer or starter.
Bessara - Fava Bean Dip
Dried fava beans, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil are used to make a tangy Moroccan dip called bessara. Hummus lovers will like this!
Dried fava beans, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil are used to make a tangy Moroccan dip called bessara. Hummus lovers will like this!
Merguez Sausage Recipe
These spicy North African sausages are easy to make. Shape the mixture by hand or feed into sausage casings.
These spicy North African sausages are easy to make. Shape the mixture by hand or feed into sausage casings.
Moroccan White Beans
Make these stewed white beans as spicy as you like. Tomatoes, olive oil and Moroccan spices blend together to form a tasty, zesty sauce for this vegetarian dish.
Make these stewed white beans as spicy as you like. Tomatoes, olive oil and Moroccan spices blend together to form a tasty, zesty sauce for this vegetarian dish.
Moroccan Chicken Kebabs
Enjoy these flavorful chicken or turkey breast kebabs at a cook-out, picnic or family meal.
Enjoy these flavorful chicken or turkey breast kebabs at a cook-out, picnic or family meal.
How to Season a Tagine
Authentic Moroccan tagines and other clay cookware should be seasoned before first use. Learn how to use and care for a Moroccan tagine.
Authentic Moroccan tagines and other clay cookware should be seasoned before first use. Learn how to use and care for a Moroccan tagine.
Fish Tagine Mqualli
Fish, potatoes, tomatoes and roasted peppers are layered in this classic Moroccan tagine made with chermoula.
Fish, potatoes, tomatoes and roasted peppers are layered in this classic Moroccan tagine made with chermoula.
Moroccan Meat & Prunes Recipe
Beef or lamb with prunes is a classic Moroccan tagine recipe. This sweet and spicy dish can be prepared in a pot or pressure cooker.
Beef or lamb with prunes is a classic Moroccan tagine recipe. This sweet and spicy dish can be prepared in a pot or pressure cooker.
How to Make Preserved Lemons
Use this easy recipe to make preserved lemons at home. You'll need to let the lemons sit about a month before they're ready to use.
Use this easy recipe to make preserved lemons at home. You'll need to let the lemons sit about a month before they're ready to use.
Glossary of Spices
This is a list and description of the different spices you're likely to encounter while making Moroccan foods.
This is a list and description of the different spices you're likely to encounter while making Moroccan foods.
Avocado Milkshake Recipe
This creamy avocado milkshake recipe is quick, easy and nutritious.
This creamy avocado milkshake recipe is quick, easy and nutritious.
Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe
Recipe and instructions for making Moroccan Mint Tea. Green tea is steeped with spearmint leaves to make this classic Moroccan beverage.
Recipe and instructions for making Moroccan Mint Tea. Green tea is steeped with spearmint leaves to make this classic Moroccan beverage.
Homemade Hambuger Rolls
These rich soft rolls are ideal for hamburgers and other sandwich fillers.
These rich soft rolls are ideal for hamburgers and other sandwich fillers.
Moroccan White Bread
Easy recipe for basic Moroccan white bread (khobz).
Easy recipe for basic Moroccan white bread (khobz).
Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops
Easy, delicious recipe for Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops with Moroccan spices, garlic and herbs. Allow the meat to marinate overnight for tender, flavorful results.
Easy, delicious recipe for Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops with Moroccan spices, garlic and herbs. Allow the meat to marinate overnight for tender, flavorful results.
Croissant Recipe
Classic croissant pastry recipe.
Classic croissant pastry recipe.
Recipes with Ras El Hanout
Try using the classic Moroccan spice mix of Ras El Hanout in these Moroccan recipes.
Try using the classic Moroccan spice mix of Ras El Hanout in these Moroccan recipes.
How Do You Use a Tagine?
Tips for cooking in a traditional tagine.
Tips for cooking in a traditional tagine.
Harira
Harira is Morocco's famous lentil and tomato soup.
Harira is Morocco's famous lentil and tomato soup.
Moroccan Appetizers, Snacks and Finger Food
Looking for a change from your usual repertoire of appetizers and dips to set out for a party or gathering? Try some of these Moroccan appetizers, snacks and finger foods.
Looking for a change from your usual repertoire of appetizers and dips to set out for a party or gathering? Try some of these Moroccan appetizers, snacks and finger foods.
Moroccan Fava Bean Recipes
Fava beans are delicious and nutritional. Try them in the Moroccan recipes listed below.
Fava beans are delicious and nutritional. Try them in the Moroccan recipes listed below.
Strawberry Milkshake Recipe
Serve this satisfying milkshake as a light snack or nutritious beverage.
Serve this satisfying milkshake as a light snack or nutritious beverage.
Spicy Moroccan Rice
This recipe is easy and versatile. Serve it as a side or main dish.
This recipe is easy and versatile. Serve it as a side or main dish.
Orange Sauce Recipe
You'll need two fresh oranges for this easy orange dessert sauce. Delicious on crepes, cake, ice cream and other desserts.
You'll need two fresh oranges for this easy orange dessert sauce. Delicious on crepes, cake, ice cream and other desserts.
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.
Carrots with Paprika and Cumin
Sliced carrots are boiled then marinated with Moroccan spices, herbs, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Serve warm or cold.
Sliced carrots are boiled then marinated with Moroccan spices, herbs, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Serve warm or cold.
Roasted Moroccan Chicken
Whole chicken is slow-roasted with Moroccan spices and served with a savory onion sauce with preserved lemon and olives. A great do-ahead dish for serving a crowd.
Whole chicken is slow-roasted with Moroccan spices and served with a savory onion sauce with preserved lemon and olives. A great do-ahead dish for serving a crowd.
Feggous and Tomato Salad
Chopped feggous or cucumber is mixed with tomato and a light vinaigrette.
Chopped feggous or cucumber is mixed with tomato and a light vinaigrette.
Cinnamon Ghoribas
These delicious cinnamon sugar cookies are easy to prepare. Perfect for tea time or with a glass of milk.
These delicious cinnamon sugar cookies are easy to prepare. Perfect for tea time or with a glass of milk.
Moroccan Comfort Food
A list of traditional, home style dishes and street food appreciated as Moroccan comfort food.
A list of traditional, home style dishes and street food appreciated as Moroccan comfort food.
Chicken with Peas and Potatoes
An easy Moroccan chicken recipe to slow-cook in an authentic clay or ceramic tagine. If using a conventional pot, watch your liguids carefully while cooking.
An easy Moroccan chicken recipe to slow-cook in an authentic clay or ceramic tagine. If using a conventional pot, watch your liguids carefully while cooking.
Chicken Tagine with Potatoes
Moroccan tagines make delicious family meals, yet the presentation is impressive enough for company. Try this basic Chicken Tagine with Potatoes and Carrots.
Moroccan tagines make delicious family meals, yet the presentation is impressive enough for company. Try this basic Chicken Tagine with Potatoes and Carrots.
Harcha (Harsha) Recipe
Harcha (also spelled harsha) is a Moroccan pan-fried flatbread made from semolina, butter and milk. It's similar in appearance to an English muffin, but more like cornbread in texture.
Harcha (also spelled harsha) is a Moroccan pan-fried flatbread made from semolina, butter and milk. It's similar in appearance to an English muffin, but more like cornbread in texture.
Basic Msemen Dough Recipe
Recipe for the dough used to make Moroccan msemen (rghaif). Links to step-by-step photos and instructions for folding and cooking the msmemen.
Recipe for the dough used to make Moroccan msemen (rghaif). Links to step-by-step photos and instructions for folding and cooking the msmemen.
Creme Patissiere Recipe
An easy recipe for basic, vanilla-flavored creme patissiere.
An easy recipe for basic, vanilla-flavored creme patissiere.
Mrouzia Recipe
This sweet and spicy Moroccan tagine is traditionally prepared with lamb in the days following Eid Al Adha, or Eid Al Kabir. Other meat can also be used.
This sweet and spicy Moroccan tagine is traditionally prepared with lamb in the days following Eid Al Adha, or Eid Al Kabir. Other meat can also be used.
Harissa Recipe
Recipe for making harissa, a fiery Moroccan condiment of chili peppers and garlic.
Recipe for making harissa, a fiery Moroccan condiment of chili peppers and garlic.
Moroccan Saffron Chicken
Savory, saffron-infused Moroccan chicken is easy to prepare, and delicious on a bed of steamed rice. Also serve it in Seffa Medfouna, concealed in a mound of steamed vermicelli or couscous.
Savory, saffron-infused Moroccan chicken is easy to prepare, and delicious on a bed of steamed rice. Also serve it in Seffa Medfouna, concealed in a mound of steamed vermicelli or couscous.
Chicken w/Chickpeas & Raisins
Chicken is stewed in a spicy, fragrant sauce with chickpeas and raisins. Dried apricots can be substituted for the raisins.
Chicken is stewed in a spicy, fragrant sauce with chickpeas and raisins. Dried apricots can be substituted for the raisins.
Chocolate Chip Cupcake Recipe
No need to frost these rich, moist cupcakes. Leave out the chocolate chips for a basic vanilla cupcake.
No need to frost these rich, moist cupcakes. Leave out the chocolate chips for a basic vanilla cupcake.
Merguez Spice Mix
Spice mix for making merguez, a popular sausage in North Africa.
Spice mix for making merguez, a popular sausage in North Africa.
Basic Vinaigrette Recipe
Use this basic vinaigrette recipe as a foundation for an oil and vinegar salad dressing. Add herbs, minced onion, dijon style mustard, or other seasoning to taste.
Use this basic vinaigrette recipe as a foundation for an oil and vinegar salad dressing. Add herbs, minced onion, dijon style mustard, or other seasoning to taste.
Lamb Tagine with Olives
An easy Moroccan recipe for slow-cooking in a traditional tagine. Beef or goat may be substituted for the lamb.
An easy Moroccan recipe for slow-cooking in a traditional tagine. Beef or goat may be substituted for the lamb.
Beef Tagine with Potatoes
An easy, satisfying tagine for family dinners.
An easy, satisfying tagine for family dinners.
Easy Vegetable Tagine
This Moroccan vegetable tagine is healthy and very easy to prepare. Use either argan oil or olive oil.
This Moroccan vegetable tagine is healthy and very easy to prepare. Use either argan oil or olive oil.
How to Remove Cooking Odors
Even a fantastic meal can leave unpleasant smells throughout your home. Try these simple methods for eliminating cooking odors, or leave your own tips for other readers.
Even a fantastic meal can leave unpleasant smells throughout your home. Try these simple methods for eliminating cooking odors, or leave your own tips for other readers.
Apple and Banana Milkshake
Fruit milkshakes are very popular in Morocco. Try this quick and easy apple and banana shake recipe for a light and nutritious snack.
Fruit milkshakes are very popular in Morocco. Try this quick and easy apple and banana shake recipe for a light and nutritious snack.
Moroccan Salad Medley
Usually served on special occasions or when entertaining, this beautiful Moroccan Salad Plate features a variety of delicious and colorful Moroccan salads.
Usually served on special occasions or when entertaining, this beautiful Moroccan Salad Plate features a variety of delicious and colorful Moroccan salads.
Moroccan Semolina Bread
Moroccan Semolina bread – khobz dyal smida – is easy to make. It's perfect for sandwiches, breakfast, tea time or serving with tagines.
Moroccan Semolina bread – khobz dyal smida – is easy to make. It's perfect for sandwiches, breakfast, tea time or serving with tagines.
Fried Liver and Onions
Moroccan Fried Liver and Onions Recipe
Moroccan Fried Liver and Onions Recipe
Tagine Makfoul
Beef, lamb or goat is stewed in savory Moroccan spices and then topped with caramelized onions and tomatoes.
Beef, lamb or goat is stewed in savory Moroccan spices and then topped with caramelized onions and tomatoes.
Chicken Tagine with Tomatoes and Honey
Cinnamon and honey are surprisingly delicious additions to this Moroccan chicken and tomato tagine.
Cinnamon and honey are surprisingly delicious additions to this Moroccan chicken and tomato tagine.
Moroccan Mint Tea Tradition
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.
Moroccan Rice with Saffron
An easy recipe for Moroccan Rice pilaf with saffron and Moroccan spices.
An easy recipe for Moroccan Rice pilaf with saffron and Moroccan spices.
Recipes with Preserved Lemon
Look through this list when looking for ideas on how to use preserved lemons in your cooking.
Look through this list when looking for ideas on how to use preserved lemons in your cooking.
Chicken with Potatoes & Olives
Easy Moroccan recipe for chicken cooked with potatoes and olives. Preserved lemon is optional.
Easy Moroccan recipe for chicken cooked with potatoes and olives. Preserved lemon is optional.
Chicken Tagine with Onions
This easy tagine recipe is particularly delicious when prepared with a free range chicken (djaj bildi).
This easy tagine recipe is particularly delicious when prepared with a free range chicken (djaj bildi).
Easy Madeleine Recipe
These petite French sponge cakes are popular in Morocco and a favorite with children.
These petite French sponge cakes are popular in Morocco and a favorite with children.
Where to Buy a Tagine
A list of online vendors and sites which sell cooking tagines, serving tagines, and other Moroccan items.
A list of online vendors and sites which sell cooking tagines, serving tagines, and other Moroccan items.
Moroccan Fava Bean Salad
Fava beans are simmered with olive oil, garlic and Moroccan spices. Lemon juice, parsley and preserved lemon add more flavor.
Fava beans are simmered with olive oil, garlic and Moroccan spices. Lemon juice, parsley and preserved lemon add more flavor.
Spicy Deep-Fried Potatoes
Spicy, tasty and easy to make. Serve Deep Fried Cubed Potatoes with Moroccan Spices as a side to tagines, eggs, grilled meats, or sandwiches.
Spicy, tasty and easy to make. Serve Deep Fried Cubed Potatoes with Moroccan Spices as a side to tagines, eggs, grilled meats, or sandwiches.
How to Clean Cardoons
Cardoons (khorshuf or khorchouf in Arabic) needs to be pared and cleaned before they're cooked. Here's how to do it.
Cardoons (khorshuf or khorchouf in Arabic) needs to be pared and cleaned before they're cooked. Here's how to do it.
Moroccan Potato Cakes
Moroccan potato cakes are seasoned with cumin, onions, garlic, and cilantro. Serve these potato fritters as a side, appetizer or as a sandwich filler with eggs.
Moroccan potato cakes are seasoned with cumin, onions, garlic, and cilantro. Serve these potato fritters as a side, appetizer or as a sandwich filler with eggs.
Moroccan Chicken Rfisa
Also called Rfissa Medhoussa or Tride, this classic Moroccan chicken and lentil dish is served atop a bed of shredded msemen, meloui or trid pastry.
Also called Rfissa Medhoussa or Tride, this classic Moroccan chicken and lentil dish is served atop a bed of shredded msemen, meloui or trid pastry.
Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
Wondering how to make mayonnaise? This whole egg mayonnaise recipe is quick and easy with the help of a food processor.
Wondering how to make mayonnaise? This whole egg mayonnaise recipe is quick and easy with the help of a food processor.
Chopped Spinach Salad
Chopped spinach is steamed and then sauteed with spices, preserved lemon and olives.
Chopped spinach is steamed and then sauteed with spices, preserved lemon and olives.
French Strawberry Tart
Fresh strawberries are arranged on a layer of pastry cream within a baked sweet tart shell.
Fresh strawberries are arranged on a layer of pastry cream within a baked sweet tart shell.
Moroccan Cauliflower Recipe
An easy Moroccan side dish with zesty Moroccan seasoning. May also be served as a vegetarian main course.
An easy Moroccan side dish with zesty Moroccan seasoning. May also be served as a vegetarian main course.
Chebakia (Mkharka) Recipe
Halwa Chebakia (also spelled chebbakia and shebakia) is a Moroccan sesame cookie which is folded into a flower shape, fried and then drenched in honey. It's traditionally served during Ramadan and for special occasions.
Halwa Chebakia (also spelled chebbakia and shebakia) is a Moroccan sesame cookie which is folded into a flower shape, fried and then drenched in honey. It's traditionally served during Ramadan and for special occasions.
Eid Al-Adha
Learn about Moroccan food traditions at Eid Al-Adha, the most important holiday in Islam. Sometimes called Eid Al-Kabir – the Big Holiday – it is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
Learn about Moroccan food traditions at Eid Al-Adha, the most important holiday in Islam. Sometimes called Eid Al-Kabir – the Big Holiday – it is also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
Sweet Potato Salad
This easy Moroccan sweet potato salad is flavored with cinnamon and honey. Raisins are optional.
This easy Moroccan sweet potato salad is flavored with cinnamon and honey. Raisins are optional.
Lamb or Beef Kebabs
Tender cuts of lamb or beef should be used in this traditional Moroccan kebab (brochette) recipe.
Tender cuts of lamb or beef should be used in this traditional Moroccan kebab (brochette) recipe.
Meatballs and Saffron Rice
Ground beef (kefta) meatballs are seasoned with Moroccan spices and cooked in a skillet with saffron-flavored rice. An easy one dish meal.
Ground beef (kefta) meatballs are seasoned with Moroccan spices and cooked in a skillet with saffron-flavored rice. An easy one dish meal.
Couscous Tfaya
This Moroccan recipe shows how to make authentic Couscous Tfaya with either chicken or lamb. Tfaya refers to a dish prepared with sweet and spicy caramelized onions and raisins. Some versions also include chick peas.
This Moroccan recipe shows how to make authentic Couscous Tfaya with either chicken or lamb. Tfaya refers to a dish prepared with sweet and spicy caramelized onions and raisins. Some versions also include chick peas.
How to Make Mille-feuille
Step-by-step photos showing how to make mille-feuille, also known as Napoleons.
Step-by-step photos showing how to make mille-feuille, also known as Napoleons.
Chocolate Danette Recipe - Crème au Chocolat
Danette is the brand name of a pudding-like dessert which is popular in Morocco. Here's how to make your own crème au chocolat at home.
Danette is the brand name of a pudding-like dessert which is popular in Morocco. Here's how to make your own crème au chocolat at home.
Moroccan Breakfast Recipes
These Moroccan recipes may all be served as part of a traditional Moroccan breakfast.
These Moroccan recipes may all be served as part of a traditional Moroccan breakfast.
Moroccan Kefta Recipes
A list of Moroccan recipes with kefta (ground beef and/or ground lamb).
A list of Moroccan recipes with kefta (ground beef and/or ground lamb).
Moroccan Black Eyed Peas
These delicious Moroccan-style beans are stewed with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Moroccan spices. Easy
These delicious Moroccan-style beans are stewed with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Moroccan spices. Easy
Moroccan Yogurt Cake Recipe
This Moroccan cake (meskouta) is a fun recipe to make with the kids. Use the empty yogurt cup as your measure.
This Moroccan cake (meskouta) is a fun recipe to make with the kids. Use the empty yogurt cup as your measure.
Chicken Tagine with Dates and Honey
Sweet and savory, this easy chicken tagine works well as either a family dinner or special occasion dish.
Sweet and savory, this easy chicken tagine works well as either a family dinner or special occasion dish.
Cold Green Bean Salad
Fresh green beans are tossed in a simple vinaigrette. Minced roasted red peppers add color.
Fresh green beans are tossed in a simple vinaigrette. Minced roasted red peppers add color.
Equipping a Moroccan Kitchen
Many Moroccan cooks can turn out amazing food from even a modestly equipped kitchen. My own kitchen, however, reflects what you might find in a modern, urban home that still dishes up traditional meals. Here's a list of tools and equipment which I find most useful to Moroccan food preparation.
Many Moroccan cooks can turn out amazing food from even a modestly equipped kitchen. My own kitchen, however, reflects what you might find in a modern, urban home that still dishes up traditional meals. Here's a list of tools and equipment which I find most useful to Moroccan food preparation.
Moroccan Taktouka Recipe
Moroccan cuisine includes some delicious cooked salads which are eaten as dips. This zesty tomato and green pepper salad is known as taktouka in some parts of Morocco.
Moroccan cuisine includes some delicious cooked salads which are eaten as dips. This zesty tomato and green pepper salad is known as taktouka in some parts of Morocco.
Lamb Tagine with Dates
A sweet, spicy tagine topped with dates in a cinnamon and honey syrup.
A sweet, spicy tagine topped with dates in a cinnamon and honey syrup.
Moroccan Eggplant Salad
Eggplants are cooked with olive oil, garlic and spices until tender enough to mash. Tangy and spicy.
Eggplants are cooked with olive oil, garlic and spices until tender enough to mash. Tangy and spicy.
Kaab el Ghazal - Gazelle Horns
Although Kaab el Ghazal literally translates from Moroccan Arabic as "gazelle ankles," these crescent-shaped
Although Kaab el Ghazal literally translates from Moroccan Arabic as "gazelle ankles," these crescent-shaped
Summer Tagine Recipes
Light tagine recipes for warmer weather, including those that call for summer veggies.
Light tagine recipes for warmer weather, including those that call for summer veggies.
Moroccan Eggplant Recipes
Collection of Moroccan recipes which use eggplants (aubergines).
Collection of Moroccan recipes which use eggplants (aubergines).
How to Steam Couscous
If you want to serve authentic Moroccan couscous, steaming is the way to prepare it. Follow the photo tutorial, and see how easy it is to steam couscous.
If you want to serve authentic Moroccan couscous, steaming is the way to prepare it. Follow the photo tutorial, and see how easy it is to steam couscous.
Moroccan Pasta Sauce
Most Moroccans make their pasta sauce from scratch with fresh, ripe tomatoes. Here's a basic recipe for Moroccan style spaghetti sauce with optional meatballs.
Most Moroccans make their pasta sauce from scratch with fresh, ripe tomatoes. Here's a basic recipe for Moroccan style spaghetti sauce with optional meatballs.
Baked Chicken Tagine
Get traditional tagine flavor in your standard baking dish! This easy baked Moroccan chicken recipe is fragrant with Moroccan spices, olives and optional preserved lemon.
Get traditional tagine flavor in your standard baking dish! This easy baked Moroccan chicken recipe is fragrant with Moroccan spices, olives and optional preserved lemon.
Beghrir Recipe
Recipe for Beghrir, a tender Moroccan pancake that is eaten with butter and honey.
Recipe for Beghrir, a tender Moroccan pancake that is eaten with butter and honey.
Moroccan Zucchini Salad
Zucchini is diced and then simmered with Moroccan spices. Although delicious as a dip with Moroccan bread, it can also be eaten with a fork.
Zucchini is diced and then simmered with Moroccan spices. Although delicious as a dip with Moroccan bread, it can also be eaten with a fork.
Moroccan Fried Whiting
Whiting is very popular in Morocco and especially delicious fried. Select smaller fish for the best flavor.
Whiting is very popular in Morocco and especially delicious fried. Select smaller fish for the best flavor.
Amlou Recipe
Amlou is a delicious Moroccan dip made from toasted almonds, argan oil and honey. It's very easy to make, and usually served for breakfast or tea time.
Amlou is a delicious Moroccan dip made from toasted almonds, argan oil and honey. It's very easy to make, and usually served for breakfast or tea time.
Coconut Lemon Cake Recipe
This easy homemade coconut and lemon flavored cake makes a quick, simple dessert or tea time treat. Dress up single layers with a vanilla flavored icing and toasted coconut.
This easy homemade coconut and lemon flavored cake makes a quick, simple dessert or tea time treat. Dress up single layers with a vanilla flavored icing and toasted coconut.
Batbout Recipe
Batbout (also known as mkhamer, toghrift and matlou') is a soft Moroccan bread that is cooked stove-top. Like Middle Eastern pita bread, it has a pocket that can be stuffed with sandwich fillings.
Batbout (also known as mkhamer, toghrift and matlou') is a soft Moroccan bread that is cooked stove-top. Like Middle Eastern pita bread, it has a pocket that can be stuffed with sandwich fillings.
Fava Beans in Tomato Sauce
Fresh fava beans (broad beans or ful) are extra delicious when served in this zesty Moroccan tomato sauce.
Fresh fava beans (broad beans or ful) are extra delicious when served in this zesty Moroccan tomato sauce.
Khobz
Khobz is the Arabic word for bread.
Khobz is the Arabic word for bread.
Basic Crepe Recipe
An easy basic crepe recipe. Use it to make sweeter dessert crepes or plain crepes to be used with savory fillings.
An easy basic crepe recipe. Use it to make sweeter dessert crepes or plain crepes to be used with savory fillings.
Eid Al-Fitr in Morocco
The Islamic holiday Eid Al-Fitr marks the completion of Ramadan, a month of fasting and other acts of worship.
The Islamic holiday Eid Al-Fitr marks the completion of Ramadan, a month of fasting and other acts of worship.
Tomato & Roasted Pepper Salad
Try this classic salsa-like Moroccan tomato and roasted pepper salad. A tiny bit of garlic and preserved lemon add flavor.
Try this classic salsa-like Moroccan tomato and roasted pepper salad. A tiny bit of garlic and preserved lemon add flavor.
Moroccan Fried Fish Dinner
In Morocco, fried fish is often served with a variety of fried vegetables, cooked salads and even stewed lentils or beans. Pick from the menu ideas here when planning an authentic Moroccan Fried Fish Dinner.
In Morocco, fried fish is often served with a variety of fried vegetables, cooked salads and even stewed lentils or beans. Pick from the menu ideas here when planning an authentic Moroccan Fried Fish Dinner.
Moroccan Heart Kebab
Grilling is a terrific way to cook organ meat. Try these zesty Moroccan heart kebabs (brochettes) for a change from meat and chicken.
Grilling is a terrific way to cook organ meat. Try these zesty Moroccan heart kebabs (brochettes) for a change from meat and chicken.
How to Make Chili Oil
Although Asian, hot pepper oil or chili oil can be used in Moroccan cooking. Make your own chili oil with this easy hot infusion method.
Although Asian, hot pepper oil or chili oil can be used in Moroccan cooking. Make your own chili oil with this easy hot infusion method.
Puff Pastry Dough Recipe
Recipe for classic puff pastry dough, called pate feuilletee in French. Links to photo tutorial.
Recipe for classic puff pastry dough, called pate feuilletee in French. Links to photo tutorial.
Moroccan Stuffed Dates
An easy traditional recipe for dates stuffed with a homemade almond paste flavored with orange flower water and cinnamon.
An easy traditional recipe for dates stuffed with a homemade almond paste flavored with orange flower water and cinnamon.
Candied Peanuts Recipe
Candied peanuts are a popular Moroccan snack and very easy to make.
Candied peanuts are a popular Moroccan snack and very easy to make.
Moroccan Split Pea Bessara
This tasty Moroccan split pea soup or dip is seasoned with paprika, cumin and garlic. Add cayenne pepper to taste.
This tasty Moroccan split pea soup or dip is seasoned with paprika, cumin and garlic. Add cayenne pepper to taste.
Essential Ingredients in Moroccan Cooking
This list highlights essential ingredients and pantry items which are frequently used in Moroccan cooking.
This list highlights essential ingredients and pantry items which are frequently used in Moroccan cooking.
How to Make Msemen (Rghaif)
Photographs and instructions for how to fold and cook msemen, square-shaped Moroccan pancakes.
Photographs and instructions for how to fold and cook msemen, square-shaped Moroccan pancakes.
Moroccan Spiced Coffee
Aromatic spices are ground with coffee or espresso beans before brewing.
Aromatic spices are ground with coffee or espresso beans before brewing.
How to Make Chicken Bastilla
Making authentic Moroccan Chicken Bastilla is easier than you think. The Bastilla Recipe and step-by-step photos will show how to assemble, bake and decorate Morocco's famous chicken pie.
Making authentic Moroccan Chicken Bastilla is easier than you think. The Bastilla Recipe and step-by-step photos will show how to assemble, bake and decorate Morocco's famous chicken pie.
Warqa
Warqa (also warka or ouarka) is a paper-thin Moroccan pastry similar to phyllo dough or spring roll wrappers.
Warqa (also warka or ouarka) is a paper-thin Moroccan pastry similar to phyllo dough or spring roll wrappers.
Sliced Oranges with Cinnamon
Sliced oranges with cinnamon, sugar and orange flower water are a classic Moroccan dessert.
Sliced oranges with cinnamon, sugar and orange flower water are a classic Moroccan dessert.
How to Make Kefta Mkaouara
Step-by-step photos showing how to prepare Kefta Mkaouara, a Moroccan meatball tagine with spicy tomato sauce and eggs.
Step-by-step photos showing how to prepare Kefta Mkaouara, a Moroccan meatball tagine with spicy tomato sauce and eggs.
Seffa Medfouna Recipe
Savory saffron chicken, lamb or beef is hidden within a dome of steamed couscous or broken vermicelli (chaariya). Ground fried almonds, cinnamon and powdered sugar garnish this delicious Moroccan dish.
Savory saffron chicken, lamb or beef is hidden within a dome of steamed couscous or broken vermicelli (chaariya). Ground fried almonds, cinnamon and powdered sugar garnish this delicious Moroccan dish.
Chicken and Fennel Tagine
Use a traditional tagine or pot when preparing this Moroccan chicken and fennel recipe.
Use a traditional tagine or pot when preparing this Moroccan chicken and fennel recipe.
Moroccan Meloui Recipe
Meloui are round Moroccan pancakes (rghaif) that are shaped by rolling a strip of dough up like a rug, and then flattening the upright coil into a circle. They can be eaten plain or with syrup made from butter and honey.
Meloui are round Moroccan pancakes (rghaif) that are shaped by rolling a strip of dough up like a rug, and then flattening the upright coil into a circle. They can be eaten plain or with syrup made from butter and honey.
Banana Orange Juice Recipe
If possible, use freshly squeezed orange juice when making this easy blended fruit juice.
If possible, use freshly squeezed orange juice when making this easy blended fruit juice.
Meatballs in Butter Sauce
Recipe for preparing seasoned Moroccan meatballs in tangy butter sauce. Use ground beef, ground lamb or ground turkey.
Recipe for preparing seasoned Moroccan meatballs in tangy butter sauce. Use ground beef, ground lamb or ground turkey.
Roasted Almonds with Salt
Salted, freshly roasted almonds are a popular snack food in Morocco. Here's how to make them.
Salted, freshly roasted almonds are a popular snack food in Morocco. Here's how to make them.
Wheat Bread Recipe
Adjust the amount of whole wheat flour to your personal preference when making Moroccan wheat bread (khobz dyal zraa').
Adjust the amount of whole wheat flour to your personal preference when making Moroccan wheat bread (khobz dyal zraa').
How to Make Moroccan Tea
To make Moroccan mint tea the traditional way, follow the steps in this photo tutorial. Other herbs are sometimes used in place of the mint.
To make Moroccan mint tea the traditional way, follow the steps in this photo tutorial. Other herbs are sometimes used in place of the mint.
Tagine of Lamb, Olives & Argan
This Moroccan tagine recipe calls for argan oil, a light, nutty oil exclusive to Morocco. Olive oil or walnut oil can also be used, and beef or goat meat may be substituted for the lamb.
This Moroccan tagine recipe calls for argan oil, a light, nutty oil exclusive to Morocco. Olive oil or walnut oil can also be used, and beef or goat meat may be substituted for the lamb.