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Moroccan Chicken Pastilla (Bastilla) Recipe with Phyllo
How to make Moroccan chicken pastilla at home with phyllo: saffron chicken, soft herbed eggs, cinnamon almonds and a crisp sugar-dusted crust. Serves 8.
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Spices & Basics
How to Make Preserved Lemons at Home (Moroccan Method)
Moroccan preserved lemons with just lemons and salt: exact salt amounts, a 30-day timeline, how to tell they're ready, safe storage and how to use them.
5 min read
Tagines
How to Season and Use a Clay Tagine (vs a Dutch Oven)
How to cure a new clay tagine, cook in it without cracking it, clean and store it, and when a Dutch oven is the better choice. Includes a lead-safety check.
5 min read
Tagines
Kefta Tagine with Eggs: Moroccan Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Moroccan kefta mkaouara: spiced meatballs simmered in tomato sauce with eggs cracked on top. One pan, under an hour, with tagine and skillet methods.
5 min read
Tagines
Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds (Beef Works Too)
Traditional Moroccan lamb tagine with honeyed prunes and fried almonds. Timings for tagine, Dutch oven and oven, plus a beef version and make-ahead tips.
5 min read
Tagines
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
The classic Moroccan chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives: exact quantities, tagine or Dutch oven method, swaps for cooks abroad and common mistakes.
6 min read
Soups & Salads
Moroccan Harira Soup: The Traditional Ramadan Recipe
Authentic Moroccan harira with lentils, chickpeas, tomato and herbs, thickened the traditional way. Serves 8, with vegetarian, freezing and Ramadan tips.
5 min read
Food Culture
Moroccan Mint Tea: How to Make Atay Properly
How to make Moroccan mint tea (atay) the traditional way: gunpowder green tea, fresh spearmint, the rinse, the sugar and the high pour, with a no-teapot method.
5 min read
Couscous
Moroccan Seven-Vegetable Couscous (Friday Couscous)
How to make Moroccan seven-vegetable couscous the traditional way: steamed grains, a meat and vegetable broth, and a shortcut if you don't own a couscoussier.
5 min read
Breads & Pastries
Msemen: How to Make Moroccan Square Flatbread at Home
Step-by-step msemen (rghaif), the flaky, layered Moroccan flatbread. Exact flour and water amounts, the folding method, honey-butter serving and freezing tips.
5 min read
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