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Harissa Mayonnaise

I love scouring the condiment aisle at any market I find myself in. When traveling it’s one of the most interesting aisles to explore. You can learn so much about people and their food culture. I never knew mayonnaise was so easy to make! As part of my preparation to move to Morocco, I’ve been [...]

Moroccan Lamb and Eggplant Tajine

The tajine is a Moroccan slow-cooker. It’s an ancient cooking pot originally used by the indigenous Berbers of North Africa. It is not only the word used to describe the cooking vessel but the meal contained inside. Braniya happens to be one of MarocBaba’s favorite meals, though it was only this year that he “remembered.” [...]

Moroccan Coffee

Morocco isn’t known for it’s coffee culture but I’ve found the “coffee culture” inside of many Moroccan homes to be my favorite part of the day. Arabica coffee sometimes mixed with spices and sometimes alone is brewed thick and served with plenty of sweet, whole milk. In honor of Mother’s Day in the United States [...]

Moroccan white beans in red sauce

If you asked my mom, she would probably tell you I wasn’t a very adventurous eater when I was a child. I liked all of the things every other Midwestern child liked. Hot dogs and hamburgers, casseroles, and of course heavy doses of starches like pasta, bread, and potatoes. It’s what we ate. It’s what [...]

Moroccan Potato Salad

My favorite part of a Moroccan meal isn’t the main dish. I have never really loved meat and, at least with my mother-in-law, most of the meals are pretty heavy in that department. No, my favorite part of the meal is the salad assortment that comes out first. I think my love of tapas in [...]

A Very Moroccan Thanksgiving

22 Nov posted by Amanda Mouttaki

Here, in the United States we’re celebrating Thanksgiving today. This morning I’m doing a “Turkey Trot” with my mom and step-dad, and while some people will be running the 5 mile course, we’ll be walking it. You have to start somewhere right? It’s a low-key kind of day, with the traditional American Thanksgiving dinner, a screening of Brave, and roasting marshmallows once the sun goes down. I’m even making a promise to myself to shut my phone off. That’s right – OFF!

In honor of today’s festivities I thought I would share some ideas to jazz up your table with some Moroccan inspired fare. Maybe you’ve already got the meal covered, or you’re still scrambling to find just one more side dish.

The Snacks

Places a few dishes of Savory Chickpea Snack Mix for your guests to munch on before the big meal.

Spicy pumpkin seeds are a favorite and can be made quickly by mixing a little bit of harissa with the dry seeds.

The Main Dish

My favorite fall tajine is chicken with quince and walnuts. This tajine is packed with flavor and is not difficult to prepare.

Side Dishes

I’m making these croutons to use in our stuffing. They are gluten-free and packed with delicious flavor.

Hasselback potatoes not only look beautiful but when combined with some Moroccan spices, even better.

Paula Wolfert’s Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect way to incorporate fall produce with a little pizazz.

Dessert

You probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry right now to make this Pistachio Fudge. Perfect last minute dessert!

I made amalou cookies on a whim and they have turned out to be a family favorite. Serve with some mugs of hot tea to close out a busy day.

May you have a happy, relaxing and thankful day!

Oh and don’t forget to let me know what you’re cooking!

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