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Moroccan desserts: Flourless Orange Cardamom-Ginger Cake

Oranges from Morocco Every breakfast you could be sure to be offered fresh mint tea and orange juice. But, it wasn’t until we hiked the Atlas mountains that we saw how abundant oranges were. They made them look so good and refreshing in their natural mountain refrigeration system.  The waterfall and streams cut through the mountains so they would direct the cold water over the … Continue reading Moroccan desserts: Flourless Orange Cardamom-Ginger Cake

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Moroccan recipes: Salade Mechouia

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

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Moroccan recipes: Shlada (Tomato-Cucumber Salad)

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)

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Easy weeknight recipes and sides: Pilaf (Armenian butter rice)

This is much less a recipe to me, and more of a staple that has been by my side my whole life. For celebrations- pilaf, for funerals- pilaf, for weeknight meals and leftovers, pilaf- always pilaf. If I had to compare it, maybe it would be to me what a Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich is to an American kid. It is the ultimate comfort … Continue reading Easy weeknight recipes and sides: Pilaf (Armenian butter rice)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Moroccan recipes: Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa and Yogurt Dip

Dive straight into Moroccan cuisine with Harissa. It’s spicy, but if you use just a little it will flavor your vegetables delightfully. You’ll need the yogurt sauce if your harissa’s spicy! 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 min. Cook time: 50 min.  Ingredients (Serves 4): 1 head … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa and Yogurt Dip

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Moroccan recipes: Zucchini-Feta Fritters

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

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