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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} 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)

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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 a lightly sweetened lemonade, far from the “Countrytime” powdered stuff.For … Continue reading Lemonade-Mint Refresher

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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 sun. This was the drink that re-energized me to continue … Continue reading Moroccan drinks: Date-Avocado Smoothie

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Moroccan recipes: Salade Mechouia

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

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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 stories, check out my new cookbook “Stories from Morocco: a food … 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): p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 9.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Spiced Couscous

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Moroccan recipes: Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa and Yogurt Dip

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} 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 … Continue reading Moroccan recipes: Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa and Yogurt Dip

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Roasted Carrots with Ras el Hanout

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} 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 … Continue reading Roasted Carrots with Ras el Hanout

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Easy summer recipes: Roasted Asparagus with Garlic

A great side for a light fish or chicken dinner in the summer. If you’re already using the oven to make dinner, then pop these in there too. I love when dinner can be baked in the oven and not on the stove top, makes clean up a breeze. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients:  2 lb. asparagus, trimmed 2 … Continue reading Easy summer recipes: Roasted Asparagus with Garlic

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