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Bastilla: The Crown Jewel of Moroccan Cooking

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Bastilla is an exquisite dish made from crispy paper-thin pastry stuffed with chicken or pigeon and almonds as well as, at times, seafood.  Considered to be the most sophisticated and elaborate of the many Moroccan dishes, this crown jewel of the Moroccan kitchen is a pillar of that country’s … Continued

What to Expect at a Moroccan Dinner Party

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Congratulations, you have been invited to a feast unlike any other. You will experience an evening of exceptional hospitality, lots of laughs, and great meals (yes, meals plural!) Moroccans are known for their hospitality and generosity, mainly demonstrated through their great gatherings.  Here is some of the … Continued

The National Dish of Morocco: Couscous

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine this: it is a sunny Friday, there happens to be a slight breeze brushing past as you are strolling down the cobblestone streets of Morocco. You are coming back from Jummah (Friday early-afternoon prayer) and as you are walking past the brightly colored architecture, there is … Continued

Five Street Foods in Morocco That Are Uniquely Moroccan

SOURCE: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS BY: MICHAEL SAUERS Rabat – Although Morocco is known for dishes such as tagine and couscous, the kingdom has a growing scene of street food that can keep up with the largest of appetites. Almost every region is notorious for a street delicacy. Here are five of Morocco’s most unique street … Continued

Moroccan Cuisine: 8 Traditional Street Foods You Must Try in Morocco

SOURCE: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS BY: JIHAD DARDAR You can’t have the full Moroccan cuisine experience without indulging in some of the country’s most famous and tastiest street food. Moroccan Cuisine: 8 Traditional Street Foods You Must Try in Morocco Morocco’s cuisine is rich with diverse and delicious traditional foods that you will find in each … Continued

Moroccan Cuisine: Five Salad Recipes You Must Try

SOURCE: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS BY: WISSAL DARDAR Moroccans are known for their hospitality and flavorful and unique cuisine, so it comes as no surprise that Moroccan salad recipes have received worldwide recognition. Good salads provide a host of nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants. Most salads are served at any point of the meal, whether as an … Continued

This Chicken Stew Is What We All Need Right Now

SOURCE: THE DAILY BEAST BY: ANNA ARCHIBALD James Beard Award-winning Chef Vishwesh Bhatt shares his chicken stew recipe that’s inspired by his own life that stretches around the globe—from India to France to Mississippi. The first time Chef Vishwesh Bhatt remembers eating Moroccan chicken stew was in France. It wasn’t long after he and his … Continued

Recipe: Moroccan Roasted Carrot & Quinoa Salad

SOURCE: STUFF.CO BY: CHELSEA WINTER MOROCCAN ROASTED CARROT & QUINOA SALAD (GLUTEN-FREE) Prep: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes 1.5kg carrots, peeled 1 whole bulb garlic 2 tsp whole cumin seeds Pinch chilli flakes ¹⁄³ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup honey, warmed if necessary to thin (or use ¹⁄³ cup maple … Continued

Which Herbs and Spices Are Commonly Used in Moroccan Cooking?

SOURCE: YAHOO BY: LYNN STEWART LIVING The layered flavors of Moroccan cuisine typically take hours to develop; think of the famous tagines or b’steeya, a savory pie made with saffron-spiced chicken (or pigeon) and sugared almonds. Spices play a big role in that layering, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a Moroccan dish that doesn’t include a good measure of … Continued

Mourad Beautifully Captures the Soul of a Chef

SOURCE: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE BY: MICHAEL BAUER A diner doesn’t need to know Mourad Lahlou’s background to sense a special connection between Morocco and the chef at his restaurant, Mourad. The techniques and presentations are modern, but there is an unexplainable bond to tradition that makes his food unique. The menu can feel like a … Continued

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