Moroccan Recipes Archives

Moroccan petite fekkas with chermoula on a plate. They are bite-sized savory cookies which are baked twice like biscotti.

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 almond ghrieba or macaroon on a plate. The cookies are chewy in texture with cracks on the surface. They are dusted with powdered sugar.

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 …

Two roasted chickens sit side-by-side on a serving platter. They are trussed and garnished with chermoula marinade and strips of preserved lemon skin. The chickens are surrounded by an onion sauce with chicken liver and green olives.

Moroccan Roasted Chicken with Preserved Lemon, Olives and Onion Sauce

A m’qualli style roast chicken with preserved lemon and olives. Plan ahead because this wonderful dish requires overnight marinating for best flavor.

Moroccan fekkas with almonds and raisins. on a plate

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. …

A small bowl full of juicy pomegranate seeds. A few seeds are scattered around the base of the bowl and a whole unopened pomegranate is in the background.

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 …

Two variations of chopped, cooked zucchini smothered with herbs and spices are shown side-by-side on decorated blue dishes.

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 …

Moroccan Diced Vegetable Soup – Chorba Fassia

This hearty Moroccan vegetable soup makes a delicious and nutritious one-pot meal. Be sure to dice those veggies quite small for an authentic presentation.

A serving of Moroccan chicken and caramelized pears garnished with fried almonds.

Moroccan M’qualli of Chicken or Quails with Pears

A traditional Moroccan recipe for Chicken with Caramelized Pears. This sweet and savory dish with onion, ginger and saffron sauce can also be prepared with quails or cockerels.

Overhead view of gorgeous presentation of Moroccan couscous with seven vegetables. The couscous is served in a large ceramic dish, buried beneath a variety of vegetables which are arranged over the top. A garnish of caramelized onions and raisins tops the veggies.

Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables – Couscous Bidaoui

An authentic recipe for Moroccan Couscous with Seven Vegetables, the ultimate comfort food to enjoy with family and friends. Lamb, beef, or chicken is stewed with assorted veggies, then served atop a mound of light, fluffy steamed couscous. A rich broth seasoned with ginger, pepper and turmeric is poured over all or offered on the side.

Moroccan Stuffed Fried Sardines with Chermoula

Moroccan stuffed fried sardines are one of the most classic examples of Moroccan street food. Butterflied sardine filets are sandwiched together with a generous layer …