Julie | February 24, 2011

An unusual and impressive dish, I have been working up the courage to make a Moroccan chicken b’stilla for years now. The process was not as intimidating as I would have guessed, and it is a great recipe to have on hand for entertaining.
Category: Dinner, Meat, Nuts, Grains & Legumes, World Cuisines |
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Tags: almond, bake, chicken, cinnamon, date, Moroccan, phyllo, preserved lemon
Julie | October 23, 2010

Moroccan stewed chicken with peas, almonds, and butternut squash, served over purple cauliflower couscous—a rainbow of a meal for a dreary autumn day.
Category: Dinner, Meat, Veggies and Salads, World Cuisines |
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Tags: almond, braise, butternut squash, cauliflower, chicken, cinnamon, Moroccan, pea, spices
Julie | September 24, 2010

Almond-crusted salmon with two options for saucing: a veronique sauce with green grapes and cream, or a Moroccan tomato coulis scented with cinnamon and honey.
Category: Dinner, Fruits, Seafood, Veggies and Salads, World Cuisines |
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Tags: almond, cinnamon, couscous, French, grape, Moroccan, salmon, spices, tomato
Julie | September 4, 2010

A satisfying meal for a rainy summer evening, these Moroccan meatballs, called kofta, are paired with a vegetable-packed tabbouleh-style bulgur pilaf and a nutty yogurt sauce.
Category: Dinner, Meat, Nuts, Grains & Legumes, Veggies and Salads, World Cuisines |
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Tags: beef, bell pepper, bulgur, cucumber, farmer's market, meatball, Moroccan, spices
Julie | March 12, 2010

I didn’t expect to enjoy this unlikely mixture of ground beef, Moroccan spices, dates, capers, and almonds, but it was the perfect balance of salty, savory, sweet, and crunchy. I paired it with couscous and threw in some Moroccan flatbread for good measure.
Category: Dinner, Meat, Nuts, Grains & Legumes, Sides, World Cuisines |
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Tags: almond, beef, capers, cinnamon, couscous, cumin, dried fruit, garlic, ginger, Moroccan, pomegranate molasses
Julie | June 8, 2009

Two recipes for boneless leg of lamb: First, grilled butterflied lamb with a hoisin glaze, served with sauteed mushrooms; then, Moroccan kebabs grilled with zucchini chunks and served over pistachio-date couscous.
Category: Dinner, Meat, Nuts, Grains & Legumes, Pastas, Sides, World Cuisines |
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Tags: Chinese, cinnamon, couscous, cumin, dried fruit, dried pasta, garlic, ginger, gold star, grill, hoisin, lamb, leftovers, lemon, Moroccan, mushroom, picky, pistachio, scallion, soy, spices, zucchini
Julie | October 12, 2008

These crisp fritters transform eggplant into a vehicle for dipping in spicy muhammara; Moroccan chicken skewers round out the meal.
Category: Appetizers, Dinner, Meat, Sides, Veggies and Salads, World Cuisines |
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Tags: chicken, dip, eggplant, fry, Moroccan, picky, spices, spread
Julie | September 23, 2008

An overview of some of the food I prepared for a friend’s going-away party: Spreads with fresh bread, roasted chickpeas, fried zucchini roll-ups, and watermelonade.
Category: Appetizers, Baking, Dinner, Fruits, World Cuisines |
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Tags: bake, beverage, bread, canned beans, capers, chickpea, dip, entertaining, farmer's market, fry, garlic, Italian, lemon, Moroccan, olive, roast, spread, watermelon, yeast, zucchini
Julie | May 10, 2008

Boneless leg of lamb, broken down into Moroccan-spiced kebabs and a savory Irish lamb stew, thickened with potatoes and barley.
Category: Dinner, Meat, Sides, Soups |
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Tags: barley, carrot, cheese, cinnamon, cream, cumin, garlic, grill, Gruyere, Irish, lamb, Moroccan, oregano, Parmesan, potato, spices, stew, thyme