Originally published June 2014. Updated February 2, 2019 by Analida Moroccan Saffron Chicken is another Moroccan dish with an eclectic blend of spices that is easy to prepare and oh so aromatic! Like all Moroccan food, it is the blend of spices, and the slow cooking process that makes this a most delightful and flavorful…
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe
Originally published December 2013. Updated October 2018 by Analida Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a classic North African dish, think stew. Tagine is also the name of the clay cooking vessel pictured below. Make this recipe in a ceramic tagine or slow cooker, read on! The cooking vessel is a shallow with a removable cone-shaped lid that…
Authentic Moroccan Spice Blend: Ras el Hanout
Ras el Hanout is an authentic Moroccan spice blend that is rich and aromatic to say the least. Its name in Arabic translates to top of the shop. This means that the quality of the spices that go into this amazing blend are “top notch” for lack of a better term. According to some of…
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
A few years ago, at the university where I work, we had a Moroccan Fullbright student who taught my husband and I how to make a chicken tagine. I was mesmerized by the cooking process, and the results: a delightful flavor, the aroma of my kitchen, and a very tender meat. Ever since, I wanted…
Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup (Harira)
Are you looking for a hearty vegetarian soup that will put “meat” on your bones? Then this Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup (Harira) is just for you. This hearty and easy to make soup is perfect for the cold winter days we are having here in the north. Although I have never made it…
Eleven Exceptional Ethnic Eats
Let’s take a look and hopefully make all of these eleven exceptional ethnic eats. They are all so tasty. Let’s start with a mouth watering Moroccan chicken tagine. This recipe is a crowd pleaser. Lots of great spices unite to create an amazing flavor. The tagine is a traditional cooking vessel that dates back to…
Moroccan Country Bread
Nothing is more comforting than the smell and taste of warm bread. This Moroccan country bread is plain, rustic, and simply delicious. The best thing is that you can have fresh bread in about 2 hours. Bread in 2 hours?! Yup. that’s right!! No long rising time or excessive kneading. On the contrary, this bread…
