One very easy Arabic recipe is harees. While in many parts of the world oats are served sweet, this is a savory style porridge. I grew up in the United Arab Emirates, and have spent many seasons of Ramadan here. At home, my mom always made traditional Iftar dishes from back home in India, such …
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Lebanese shorbat adas or Lebanese lentil soup is a simple recipe to make. It’s perfect for Ramadan but also for other times of year when you need something simple and filling. It’s a delicious lentil soup recipe to try. This soup recipe comes from Lebanon and was shared with me by Marie, a friend who …
Mhncha means “snake” in Arabic but there is no snake meat in these cookies. They are named for the shape. Typically this cookie is made in a very large size, enough to feed several dozen people. It’s very popular for weddings and other special occasions. A few months ago when I took a cookie class …
I’m two weeks into my cookie making class at the Amal Center in Marrakech and have several different cookies to share. Moroccan cookies are intricate, they’re all made by hand and there are few short cuts. But, there is one positive – several of the different shapes all have the same exterior pastry and interior …
Thursday afternoon the house became quite all of a sudden, except for the occasional whirl of the food processor I didn’t here noise from the kids. As most parents know this is never a good sign. Ever. For a second I assumed they had gone outside to play but every now and then I’d hear …
Is it just me or have the last five months gone by incredibly fast? I can’t believe that June is part way through. Last year I was so organized and prepared for Ramadan way ahead of time and this year I feel like I’m grasping for straws. This will be my first Ramadan in Morocco. …