Krachel — also called el gors — are brioche-like Moroccan sweet rolls traditionally flavored with anise seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water. They’re a popular offering at breakfast or tea time, where...
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Moroccan Breads to Try
Moroccan Khobz Recipe – Basic Moroccan Bread Recipe
The round Moroccan bread served at most meals is called khobz, but you might also hear it referred to by Berber names of kesra in Tamazight or agroum in Tashelhit. Crusty with a course interior, it’s perfect for...
Batbout – Moroccan Pita Bread Recipe
Batbout is a flavorful, chewy Moroccan bread that cooks with a pocket just like pita bread. Rather than being baked in the oven like Middle Eastern pita, batbout is cooked on the stove in a pan or on a griddle, where it...
Basic Msemen Recipe – Square Moroccan Pancakes
These square, laminated pancakes are called msemen or sometimes rghaif. They’re a popular breakfast and tea time treat not only in Morocco, but also Tunisia and Algeria. If you haven’t tried one, it’s...
Beghrir – Moroccan Semolina Pancakes
Beghrir or baghrir are spongy, melt-in-your-mouth Moroccan pancakes made from a crepe-like semolina batter. Light and tender, the pancakes are characterized by a unique honeycomb-like appearance. This is a result of...
Gluten-Free Moroccan Bread (Khobz) Recipe
Making gluten-free khobz is easy with this recipe. Unlike some gluten-free bread recipes, this one yields a dough that can be shaped before baking.
Living and Traveling in Morocco
Moroccan Strawberries and Yogurt Dessert
Seasonal fresh fruit is the typical dessert in Morocco, and when strawberries are in season this is one of my family’s favorite ways to enjoy them. The fresh berries are washed, sliced, then mixed with creamy...
Moroccan Ghoriba Cookies with Honey – Ghoriba Dyal ‘Asal
Despite their name of Ghoribas with Honey, these little Moroccan cake-style cookies aren’t too sweet, making them a simple, satisfying treat to offer alongside tea or coffee. With their citrus zest flavor and soft...
Krichlate Recipe – Moroccan Petite Shortbread Cookies for Ashura
Krichlate, qrishlat, fqiqssat or q’iq’ats (كعيكعات) are crunchy miniature shortbread cookies. They’re sold in Moroccan markets and traditional bakeries throughout the year, but we mostly associate them...
Moroccan Orange and Cinnamon Dessert Salad
Moroccan oranges with cinnamon is usually served as a dessert salad at the end of a meal, especially when navel oranges are in season. The oranges are peeled and cleaned of all pith, then sliced and garnished with...
Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad with Orange Flower Water
Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad with orange flower water is one of the most classic salads you’ll find in Moroccan cuisine. It’s a refreshing use for Moroccan oranges, which are so naturally sweet and...
Moroccan Style Pomegranate Seeds
Pomegranate seeds are juicy, nutritious, and extra delicious with the Moroccan additions of orange flower water and cinnamon. Moroccans are most likely to serve this tasty treat as a dessert, but my kids are happy to...
Moroccan Fekkas with Almonds and Raisins – Fekkas Msseoues
Fekkas or fakkas is a famous twice-baked Moroccan cookie very much like biscotti. In Morocco we find them in different shapes and sizes and with different additions. This recipe is for a classic version called...
Moroccan Almond Macaroon – Mlewza or Ghrieba d’ellouz
I have yet to meet anyone who can resist the unbelievable chewiness of these Moroccan almond macaroons, a type of ghrouiba or ghrieba. And I have yet to attend a wedding or a happy event in Morocco where they are not...
Moroccan Petite Fekkas with Chermoula – Fkikssate b’Chermoula
These bite-sized savory biscuits get their flavor from chermoula, a classic Moroccan marinade. A crunchy, satisfying snack or tea time nibble.
Moroccan Cookies with Evaporated Milk – Ghoriba au Lait Concentré (Purisima)
Ghriebas or ghoribas with evaporated milk are soft-textured, cake-like Moroccan cookies flavored with lemon zest. They’re easy to make and perfect for an afternoon snack or tea time. As the name suggests...
Almond Briouat Recipe – Moroccan Pastries with Almonds and Honey
Almond Briouats are traditional Moroccan pastries that show up on tea time tables, Ramadan iftar tables and at special occasions. They’re popular year-round and are one of the iconic Moroccan pastries which...
Sellou Recipe – Sfouf or Zmita
Moroccan sellou, also called sfouf or less commonly zmita, is a rich, nutty confection of ground fried almonds, ground toasted unhulled sesame seeds, and browned flour. Flavored with cinnamon and anise and sweetened...
Salads and Sides
Moroccan Carrot Salad with Chermoula – Khizzou Mchermel or Zaalouk dyal Khizzou
Carrots, commonly known in Morocco as khizzou or zroudia, are widely used in Moroccan cooking, ranging from starters to juices to main dishes. This cooked carrot salad with chermoula is a family favorite on a Fassi...
Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) in Chermoula – Bdenjal Mchermel
Moroccan eggplant (aubergine) in chermoula or Bdenjal Mchermel is an easy cooked salad or side dish which can be made ahead of time and served later. It’s traditionally presented on small plates which are arranged...
Moroccan Cabbage Salad with Chermoula – Zaalouk de Chou
Zaalouk de Chou, Zaalouk or Mderbel Mkaouar are all names for Moroccan cabbage salad with chermoula. It’s similar to a number of other salads in which cooked vegetables are smothered in chermoula during a second...
Moroccan Cauliflower Caviar – Zaalouk de Chou-Fleur
Zaalouk of cauliflower with chermoula is a cooked Moroccan salad that’s usually served chilled or at room temperature. The cauliflower may be served finely or coarsely mashed, or as small florets smothered in...
Moroccan Potato Salad with Chermoula – Batata Mchermla
Moroccan Potato Salad with Chermoula is called Batata Mchermla. It’s one of my favorite starters to prepare because I can also serve it as a warm side dish instead of the usual bread for a complete meal. The...
Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad with Orange Flower Water
Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad with orange flower water is one of the most classic salads you’ll find in Moroccan cuisine. It’s a refreshing use for Moroccan oranges, which are so naturally sweet and...
Moroccan Zucchini Salad with Chermoula
Moroccan Zucchini Salad is one of the many do-ahead vegetarian recipes you can make using chermoula. Although we prefer to use fresh pale Moroccan zucchini because of its texture and delicate flavor, all sorts of...
Armenian Cucumber Salad with Oregano – Moroccan Feggous Salad
This refreshing chilled salad with Armenian cucumbers is flavored with oregano. Orange juice and orange flower water are optional.
Sweet Moroccan Pumpkin Paste: Gr’aa mderbla or m’aassla
Mderbel of pumpkin (القرع المدربل) or gr’aa m’aassla/maassala) (القرع المعسَّل) is a delicious sweet Moroccan pumpkin paste with cinnamon. It can be served as a cooked salad or as a topping to a famous...
Moroccan Split Pea Bessara Recipe – Moroccan Split Pea Soup or Dip
The word bessara refers not only to this Moroccan Split Pea Soup or Dip recipe, but also to a tasty Moroccan dried fava bean dip that’s prepared in similar fashion. For the split pea bessara, the dried split peas...
Moroccan Stewed White Beans Recipe – Loubia
Once you try zesty, saucy Moroccan Stewed White Beans (loubia), you’ll see why this humble dish is a comfort food favorite for so many Moroccans. White beans are soaked overnight then stewed with fresh tomatoes...
Moroccan Beet Salad with Vinaigrette
Years ago this easy, traditional Moroccan Beet Salad with Vinaigrette was my introduction to cooking with fresh beets. Colorful, healthy and surprisingly delicious, beetroot salad has since become a favorite addition to...
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