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Baghrir (Moroccan semolina pancakes)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:01:59 +0000

Baghrir are Moroccan semolina pancakes that are wonderfully light and fluffy. The top is studded with lots of holes that are perfect for holding the traditional honey butter topping (or whatever you choose to serve with them). Pancakes are a popular choice for weekend breakfasts in our house. Some current favorites include individual Dutch baby pancakes and banana pancakes....

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Loubia (Moroccan stewed white beans)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Loubia are wonderfully comforting Moroccan stewed white beans. The beans are cooked in a simple tomato and spice mixture but despite the small list of ingredients, these beans have lots of tasty flavor. Hearty, healthy and great for a cold day. Moroccan cuisine has a wonderful range and depth of flavors, with primarily Arab and...

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Hawawshi (ground/minced meat pitas)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Hawawshi is a traditional Egyptian street food that's essentially a baked ground/minced meat pita sandwich. The spiced and vegetable-loaded meat filling is flavorful and the bread crisps up as it cooks. It's a delicious handheld snack or light meal. Many cultures have some form of either meat filled pie or sandwich that acts as a...

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Lablabi - Tunisian chickpea soup/stew

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Lablabi may not need many ingredients, but the flavors are so vibrant you'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise. It's filling thanks to the chickpeas, and has great depth due to the spices including cumin, garlic and lemon. Perfect for a cold day, or any excuse. Tunisian cuisine is probably one of the lesser known cuisines...

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Chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives is a Moroccan classic. You'll find a few variations, with this being one of my favorites since it adds lots of wonderful herb flavors into the chicken along with the bright lemon and olives. Comforting and delicious. One of the things I have always loved about Moroccan...

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Harira (Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Harira is a traditional Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup that's packed with warm spice flavors. With a tomato base, fresh herbs and ginger for a gentle kick, it's a hearty, comforting and delicious combination. Ever since I first visited Morocco as a child, I've been a fan of the flavor combinations you find in many...

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Mrouzia (honey lamb tagine)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Mrouzia is a delicately flavored, slow cooked Moroccan lamb tagine with warm spice flavors, tender meat and topped with sweet soft raisins and crunchy toasted almonds. It's a comforting dish, that's also easy to make. It's been many years now since I last visited Morocco, but many things still hold in my mind. The souks,...

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How to make preserved lemons

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Preserved lemons are a common ingredient in Moroccan cooking, as well as other countries in the Mediterranean. They're so easy to make and add a wonderful salty-tart flavor and depth to a whole range of dishes from traditional tagines to salads. Many different cuisines have a few flavors that they often incorporate into dishes. Spanish...

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Dukkah

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:03:20 +0000

Dukkah is an Egyptian blend of nuts and spices that is easy to make and adds a wonderful crunch and flavor to so many things. Whether you dip bread in it, use it to top eggs or salads, it's a delicious addition. I first came across dukkah many years ago and remember really liking it,...

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Zaalouk (Moroccan eggplant salad)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:00:24 +0000

Zaalouk is a simple Moroccan salad made with eggplant, tomato, simple spices and olive oil that is packed with flavor. You can make it chunky or smooth, use it as a dip, side or spread. Whichever way, it's easy and delicious. I'll admit, this slightly brown plate may not look the most appetizing, but bear...

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Umm Ali

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:34 +0000

Umm Ali might be relatively unknown elsewhere, but it's one of Egypt's favorite desserts. It's easy to make and is very much like a bread pudding with nuts and raisins mingled in - so delicious! Towards the end of last year, I was doing the relatively typical look back over the year and gathering thoughts...

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Moroccan raw carrot salad

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:30:55 +0000

This Moroccan raw carrot salad takes only a few minutes to make, has a short list of ingredients and is packed with flavor. Perfect alongside other dishes as part of lunch, mezze and more. I used to make raw carrot salads like this a lot more often, but for whatever reason I haven't much recently....

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Moroccan eggplant with chermoula

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:00:40 +0000

If you ever thought eggplant was boring, then you need to try this Moroccan eggplant with chermoula. The punchy sauce transforms cooked eggplant to make a flavor-packed side or mezze dish. For some reason, we had a big gap since I last made chermoula sauce. I'm not entirely sure why - there are other dishes...

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Pastilla (great for leftovers)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:00:13 +0000

Pastilla is a classic Moroccan pie and what a pie it is - packed with aromatically spiced meat, crisp pastry and a touch of sweet. And with my tweaks, it's a great use of leftovers, too. This recipe may not be posted at quite the right time for Thanksgiving leftovers, but that's because I didn't...

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Ful medames (Egyptian fava beans)

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 10:00:31 +0000

Ful medames is a classic Egyptian dish that you will also see on the tables in other countries in the region. It's an incredibly simple dish of warm, seasoned fava beans, but also so comforting. And if you start with canned beans, it only takes a couple of minutes to make. This post may contain...

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Chermoula sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:00:16 +0000

This chermoula sauce is easy to make and packs a delicious flavor punch - fresh herbs, cumin, garlic and olive oil, it's great with fish, vegetables and so much more. If you are a regular here, I first need to apologize. I feel a little bad posting the recipe for my baked swordfish and asparagus...

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Baked swordfish and asparagus with lentils and chermoula

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 10:00:28 +0000

This baked swordfish and asparagus with lentils and chermoula is a restaurant-style meal that comes together quickly and easily. Delicious and healthy. As the weather is improving, I for one get more in the mood for lighter meals and spring produce. However it's not quite warm enough here for me to feel truly up for...

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Date walnut palmiers

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:30:39 +0000

These date walnut palmiers have only 4 ingredients and take no time to make. Low on sugar but full of delicious flavor. A perfect tea-time snack. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases....

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Lamb tagine with apricots, chickpeas and squash

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:30:41 +0000

This lamb tagine with apricots, chickpeas and squash is really easy to make, full of fantastic flavors and wonderfully comforting. Great on a cold day too. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. It's funny some of the things you get used to...

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Beefed-up shakshuka

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 03 May 2015 13:18:25 +0000

This shakshuka has added ground beef, complimenting the herb and spice flavors, tomatoey sauce and eggs, to create a thoroughly satisfying, delicious dish. What is shakshuka? Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is a delicious dish that is a popular favorite in Israel, thought to originate from Tunisia. It has a sauce base of tomato, pepper and onions...

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