In search or an easy Arabic recipe that is also vegetarian and can be used in a variety of ways? This dish is it! I love it because it can be served warm or at room temperature making it a great option for lunchboxes. There are two posts on my website that are consistently really …
International Food
One of my favorite foods and also one of my favorite easy Arabic recipes is falafel. These crispy balls of chickpeas are a major weakness. Falafel isn’t something we have in Morocco, just like shawarma and hummus isn’t a thing here. These are foods from the levant that never became a part of the food …
Let me just state right away these are in no way traditional! When I was coming up with some ideas for a Moroccan birthday party one of the first things that came to mind was food on a stick. Why? Because, most kids will eat just about anything that is served this way. These are …
I hate going to parties where I am the only one not drinking alcohol and am stuck walking around with a glass of water. Not only do you feel like the odd man (or woman) out but it then invites all sorts of questions about why you’re not drinking. Skip that at your next get …
When the first watermelons appear at the street market here I get absolutely giddy. But, I also have to stop myself from buying dozens of them because the first melons are usually not the best. Too watery, not sweet enough. But a few weeks later when they’re really ready you won’t find my fridge without …
Moroccans LOVE mint tea. There is always a pot on whether it’s a cold winter day or a scorching hot summer day. For me, hot tea is not something I can enjoy when it’s warm outside. I’ve tried but it’s just not happening. Moroccan drinks don’t really include anything iced, which surprised me because iced …