Moroccan Food Archives

Moroccan Beetroot Juice

In Morocco, beetroot is usually served as a raw grated or cooked beet salad with a light vinaigrette and a sprinkle of parsley as garnish. …

Overhead photo of three different presentations of sellou, a Moroccan paste-like sweet made from ground almonds, ground sesame and flour.

Sellou Recipe – Sfouf or Zmita

Sellou or sfouf is a nutty, delicious confection of ground almonds and sesame flavored with anise and cinnamon. It’s traditionally served during Ramadan, celebrations to mark the birth of a baby, weddings, and other special occasions.

A platter of almond briouats, a Moroccan triangular shaped pastry filled with almond paste.

Almond Briouat Recipe – Moroccan Pastries with Almonds and Honey

These delicious honey-coated Moroccan pastries are filled with a homemade almond paste flavored with cinnamon and orange flower water. Serve them at tea time or for special occasions.

Moroccan tagine with lamb, quinces and prunes, cooked m'qualli-style and sprinkled with sesame seeds

Basic Sweet Moroccan M’qualli Recipe for Sweet Toppings or Stewed Fruits

Moroccan m’qualli-style dishes that are served with sweet toppings or stewed fruits are prepared according to a precise codification. This codification includes a set of aromatics …

A platter of a Moroccan chicken and lentil stew served over a bed of shredded pastry. A whole chicken is centered on the pastry bed. Whole garlic cloves sit in a bowl on top of the chicken. The entire dish is garnished with dates and fried almonds.

Moroccan Bormache Recipe – Meknes Style Rfissa

A must-try regional variation of rfissa, Morocco’s famous dish of chicken, lentils, onion and fenugreek served on a bed of shredded pastry or bread.

A Moroccan dish of beef and cauliflower with preserved lemon and olives in the base of a tagine.

Moroccan Tagine of Lamb or Beef with Cauliflower

You might not think that cauliflower is the right kind of vegetable to add to a stew, but it works beautifully in this traditional Moroccan …

A shallow clay dish with handles holds Moroccan loubia, a dish of white beans stewed in zesty tomato sauce. A small red chili pepper is centered in the dish.

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. …

Small Moroccan meatballs and poached eggs in tomato sauce sauce are ready to be served from a tagine. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley and part of the red conical lid can be seen resting against the tagine base.

Moroccan Kefta Tagine with Tomato Sauce – Kefta Mkaouara (Mkawra)

Your family will love this classic Moroccan recipe for meatballs (kefta mkaouara) cooked in homemade tomato sauce. Poached eggs are a traditional but optional addition, and you can heat things up with a little cayenne pepper or whole chili pepper.

Marble-sized meatballs and buttey sauce in an unglazed tagine. The dish is garnished with a sprig of fresh cilantro.

Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Lemon and Saffron Butter Sauce

Petite meatballs seasoned with Moroccan spices are poached in a saffron-infused butter sauce. A little lemon juice adds a bit of complementary tangy flavor.

Moroccan chicken m'qualli. 3 chichens garnished with daghmira, olives and preserved lemons.

Classic Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon, Olives, and Daghmira (Onion Sauce)

A thick onion sauce called daghmira makes this classic recipe for Moroccan chicken with preserved lemon and olives extra special. It’s sure to become a favorite for family meals or when entertaining.