This is the national dish of Morocco. If you look at the flag, you will see a red background with a green star in the middle. This dish is made with roasted peppers and tomato to symbolize those colors. Similarly, Italy’s national dish is caprese salad because the basil, mozzarella and tomato remind you of the Italian flag. For more recipes and stories, check out my … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Salade Mechouia
Hiking the Atlas mountains burnt us out. The sun was shining so bright, we could barely see each other without our sunglasses. When we finally sat down to eat on rugs, on a rooftop nestled in the mountains, we were so happy to drink up this cool salad. It was just the start to the feast of bread, tagine, fruit, and mint tea waiting for … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Shlada (Tomato-Cucumber Salad)
This sauce is one of those sauces that taste good on anything. A spiced-up cousin to pesto, it makes a statement with whatever you pair it with. Goes great on fish or cauliflower.For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through Kindle. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4): 1 … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Green Beans with Chermoula
This sauce is one of those sauces that taste good on anything. A spiced-up cousin to pesto, it makes a statement with whatever you pair it with. Goes great on fish or cauliflower.For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through Kindle. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4): 1 … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Green Beans with Chermoula
The dried fruit and spices in this couscous pair well with any tagine, but especially lamb. Add a little mint for the classic lamb-mint pairing. For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through Kindle. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4): 1 cup couscous 1 cup water 1 teaspoon … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Spiced Couscous
The dried fruit and spices in this couscous pair well with any tagine, but especially lamb. Add a little mint for the classic lamb-mint pairing. For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through Kindle. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4): 1 cup couscous 1 cup water 1 teaspoon … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Spiced Couscous
This serves as a main dish for a vegetarian night. With feta, zucchini becomes a satisfying meat-less meal. Wrap these in pita or serve with salad for a light lunch or dinner.For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through Kindle. Prep time: 20 min. Cook time: 15 min. Ingredients (Makes 10-12 small patties): … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Zucchini-Feta Fritters
Ras el Hanout is the flavorful spice blend that does all the work to these carrots. A hint of honey paired with the spice makes them addicting, especially for sweet potato fry lovers.For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through Kindle. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4): … Continue reading Roasted Carrots with Ras el Hanout
This recipe works well for lamb or beef. The spices and prunes give sweetness which can be omitted if you don’t like it sweet. It’s one of those meals that taste even better the day after.For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through Kindle. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45-50 minutes Ingredients … Continue reading Lamb with Potatoes Tagine
This recipe works well for lamb or beef. The spices and prunes give sweetness which can be omitted if you don’t like it sweet. It’s one of those meals that taste even better the day after.For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through Kindle. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45-50 minutes Ingredients … Continue reading Lamb with Potatoes Tagine
