p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px ‘Superclarendon Light’; color: #9a4639; -webkit-text-stroke: #9a4639} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} You won’t forget this yeast-y pancake full of “holes.” Unlike American pancakes, this one is made with a little yeast which makes them airy, light and like a sponge for soaking up the honey-butter you drizzle… Continue reading Baghrir (Moroccan Pancakes)
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Lemonade-Mint Refresher
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px ‘Superclarendon Light’; color: #9a4639; -webkit-text-stroke: #9a4639} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} When you order lemonade in Morocco, you get a small glass of straight lemon juice accompanied by sugar cubes on the side. It’s the DIY version, but that way you can control the sweetness. This is… Continue reading Lemonade-Mint Refresher
Moroccan coffee: Nous Nous
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 13.0px ‘Superclarendon Light’; color: #9a4639; -webkit-text-stroke: #9a4639} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} In Arabic, it literally means “half-half.” Unlike a cappuccino or latte, this half-espresso, half- foamed milk is the perfect in between. Always served in a small glass.For more recipes and stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories… Continue reading Moroccan coffee: Nous Nous
Moroccan drinks: Date-Avocado Smoothie
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px ‘Superclarendon Light’; color: #9a4639; -webkit-text-stroke: #9a4639} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} The first time I tried this drink was on a rooftop in the medina. It was April and the restaurant was starting to give out hats to it’s customers eating outside as a shield from the… Continue reading Moroccan drinks: Date-Avocado Smoothie
Moroccan recipes: Salade Mechouia
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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… Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Spiced Couscous
Moroccan recipes: Green Beans with Chermoula
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px ‘Superclarendon Light’; color: #9a4639; -webkit-text-stroke: #9a4639} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} 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… Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Green Beans with Chermoula
Moroccan recipes: Zucchini-Feta Fritters
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Roasted Carrots with Ras el Hanout
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Lamb with Potatoes Tagine
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 13.0px ‘Superclarendon Light’; color: #9a4639; -webkit-text-stroke: #9a4639} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} 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… Continue reading Lamb with Potatoes Tagine