Artichokes were not something I grew up eating – save for perhaps an artichoke dip that graced the table for a tailgate party. But, in Morocco, I really learned to love them. One of my favorite tajines is beef with artichokes and peas so this recipe seemed like it would be another hit. You can …
Moroccan Food
When I started to consider undertaking this recipe I wasn’t sure where to start. I have made a lot of different types of Moroccan breads but this specific bread I couldn’t find anyone to give me a one-on-one lesson. So I had to go back to the way I used to learn how to make …
Doing a big round of meal prep for Ramadan is like a gift to yourself every day of the month of fasting. In my mind, there are two main reasons to stock up your freezer before Ramadan. It makes life easier, of course, and it also keeps you from falling into bad habits when you …
I grew up in the middle of the United States where ocean fish and especially seafood were not often on the menu. These things were special foods. My mom has never liked either so we rarely had fish or seafood for meals. But, there are a lot of Moroccan seafood recipes thanks to the miles …
If you’ve had the good fortune to sip a pot of Moroccan mint tea then you’ve likely discovered just how good it is. If you’ve got time then making your own pot of mint tea at home is easy but what if you’re traveling or you just want to pop open a tea bag and …
One of the classic combinations found in Moroccan tagines is the mixing of savory and sweet. I would say it is really one of the most striking parts of Moroccan cuisine. By blending meats, fruits, spices, herbs and aromatics a dish is created that not only works but shines. There are several different quince fruit …