What is Ras el Hanout? It literally means “head of shop” or “top shelf” in Arabic and includes the most prized spices of the particular region. Some mix 30 spices into their special blend. I first discovered it on my travels to Morocco, and once I made it the first time, I found ways to add it to everything. Especially, roasted vegetables. This recipe uses … Continue reading Vegan Salads: Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Ras el Hanout
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px ‘Avenir Next’; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Vegetable tagine cooking Getting your first Tagine is a moment to be remembered. But, it is a bit like a pet and needs to be cared for. First, soak the tagine overnight in enough water to cover it like a big bucket. Season tagine. This means brushing it … Continue reading Moroccan cooking: Caring for your first Tagine
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px ‘Avenir Next’; color: #4d4d4d; -webkit-text-stroke: #4d4d4d} li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px ‘Avenir Next’; color: #4d4d4d; -webkit-text-stroke: #4d4d4d} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 9.9px ‘Avenir Next’; color: #88837c} ul.ul1 {list-style-type: disc} Ingredients (Serves 4): 1 cup couscous 1 cup water 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt li.li1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: The Best Couscous
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} 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 … Continue reading Moroccan desserts: Flourless Orange Cardamom-Ginger Cake
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 on it. For more recipes and stories, check out my new … Continue reading Baghrir (Moroccan Pancakes)
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 a lightly sweetened lemonade, far from the “Countrytime” powdered stuff.For … Continue reading Lemonade-Mint Refresher
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 from Morocco: a food and travel memoir” now available through … Continue reading Moroccan coffee: Nous Nous
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 sun. This was the drink that re-energized me to continue … Continue reading Moroccan drinks: Date-Avocado Smoothie
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 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 … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Salade Mechouia
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): p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Spiced Couscous
