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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
Leg of Lamb with Moroccan Seasonings

Leg of Lamb with Moroccan Seasonings

This was a wonderful leg of lamb that I cooked for a Holiday gathering this year. I took a base recipe for…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2010
Advanced
8 votes
10312 views
Tagine of Beef and Sweet Potatoes

Tagine of Beef and Sweet Potatoes

This is an amazing tagine/stew. The flavor is just amazing. It's not as spicy or as powerful as many Moroccan…

John Spottiswood
May 2010
Advanced
7 votes
4363 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
Chicken and Eggplant Tagine

Chicken and Eggplant Tagine

I was shopping for a chicken and eggplant stew and both the eggplant and the bell peppers were on sale...so I bought extra. We ended up making two…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
7 votes
7903 views
Harira Soup

Harira Soup

This is the traditional soup served at sunset to break the daily fast observed during the 30 days of Ramadan. Recipes vary from family to family…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2009
Advanced
6 votes
24254 views
Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk

Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk

I adapted this from a recipe I found in the San Francisco Chronicle. My parents have told me that eating…

Mihir Shah
Jan 2009
Advanced
6 votes
12111 views
Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup

Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup

This is a fantastic winter soup to serve at home or for a party. It's got the sweetness of butternut squash soups you've had in the past, but with…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2012
Advanced
6 votes
4902 views
Moroccan fish ....yum!

Moroccan fish ....yum!

Potato, Vegies & Fish for a complete balanced Gluten Free Meal

debbie markham
Jun 2008
Intermediate
6 votes
13569 views
Moroccan Orange Salad

Moroccan Orange Salad

This fruit salad is quite refreshing as a side to a rich meal and incorporates nice complementary contrasts with a touch of the exotic, orange…

Marlin Rinehart
Feb 2010
Intermediate
6 votes
5046 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
Lamb Meatball and Fava Bean Tagine / Morocco

Lamb Meatball and Fava Bean Tagine / Morocco

This is truly a hand-crafted meal - it takes time. I know that only the most devoted will make this. But it…

Amos Miller
Jun 2011
Professional
5 votes
14604 views
Tagine of Chicken with Turnips

Tagine of Chicken with Turnips

This is a wonderful recipe we made for a large group last night. I doubled the recipe below...but provide this as guidance for a normal night's…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2010
Advanced
6 votes
3881 views
Couscous Salad

Couscous Salad

My favorite side dish to take to picnics or bbq's

Lyndsey
Jan 2008
Beginner
6 votes
15724 views
Barbecued Lamb Moroccan Style

Barbecued Lamb Moroccan Style

This is a traditional northern african recipe called Mechouie. It's normally done with a whole lamb, but I BBQ a boneless leg of lamb butterflied

John Spottiswood
Jun 2008
Advanced
5 votes
16575 views