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Spicy Shrimp Moroccan Style

Spicy Shrimp Moroccan Style

These prawns are absolutely fantastic. Every time I make them I marvel at the density and depth of the flavors. I typically leave the Cayenne…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2008
Advanced
18 votes
38966 views
Cumin Rice

Cumin Rice

This rice is a delicious mix of cumin and cinnamon. It provides a nice, slightly sweet flavor, that is a perfect complement to any middle eastern…

Joyce Leung
Jun 2008
Intermediate
7 votes
20775 views
Tuna with Moroccan Spices and Chermoula

Tuna with Moroccan Spices and Chermoula

This is just an outstanding appetizer. The spices do not overwhelm the flavor of the tuna, but instead…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2010
Advanced
5 votes
7492 views
Moroccan Beet Salad

Moroccan Beet Salad

This is a classic beet salad. If you like beets, you're going to really enjoy this. My personal preference is to boil the beets as little as…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2011
Advanced
5 votes
3858 views
Cucumber & Tomato Condiment

Cucumber & Tomato Condiment

This is a very finely-minced salad-condiment commonly found in the northern mountains of Morocco. It is eaten with roast meats and substantial meat…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
4 votes
4631 views
Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Moroccan preserved lemons are an absolute necessity to complete dishes from salads to tagines (stews). Extremely easy to make, adding a unique…

Amos Miller
Jan 2011
Professional
4 votes
10219 views
Cous Cous Salad with Prunes and Pecans

Cous Cous Salad with Prunes and Pecans

This is a great Mediterranean dish, the recipe called for almonds, but I put in pecans instead. It is a quick…

Nicole Hopkins
Jun 2008
Intermediate
4 votes
8600 views
Tilapia Broiled Egyptian Style

Tilapia Broiled Egyptian Style

We adopted this recipe from our Egyptian babysitter in San Francisco named Hoda. We came to her house once to pick up our son and were greeted by…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2008
Advanced
4 votes
20430 views
Lentils & Vegetables ~ Moroccan Style

Lentils & Vegetables ~ Moroccan Style

I began making this dish in the 1970s and it has evolved since then into a great Winter favorite. This will…

Amos Miller
Jan 2012
Professional
3 votes
8359 views
Moroccan Fish Soup

Moroccan Fish Soup

This is a flavorful, spicy soup that happens to be Moroccan but will remind you of fish soups found from Spain to Russia. It is a classic! Serves…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced
4 votes
23664 views
Moroccan Lamb Kabobs with Chickpea and Apricot Couscous

Moroccan Lamb Kabobs with Chickpea and Apricot Couscous

These are really quick to make and the chickpea and apricot salad can be whipped up whilst the kabobs are…

Hungry Jenny
Aug 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
4008 views
Pumpkin Fritters with Orange Creme Anglaise

Pumpkin Fritters with Orange Creme Anglaise

A giant leap from your ordinary pumpkin Fritters. Works well as dessert, after school snack or side dish…

Nina Timm
Sep 2010
Advanced
3 votes
3140 views
Moroccan Split Pea Soup

Moroccan Split Pea Soup

This is a delicious and beautiful recipe I adapted from one in Paula Wolfert's beautiful book "the food of morocco". The split pea soup has…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2012
Advanced
3 votes
7226 views
Chicken Kabob or Thigh Moroccan Style

Chicken Kabob or Thigh Moroccan Style

This is one of our favorite BBQ recipes. It always earns raves from our guests. Normally I do this on…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2008
Advanced
3 votes
7681 views
Moroccan Tomato & Green Pepper Salad

Moroccan Tomato & Green Pepper Salad

Time to put those Preserved Lemons to work in the kitchen - they've been developing their totally unique and…

Amos Miller
Jan 2011
Professional
3 votes
8364 views