The Persnickety Palate » Moroccan

B’stilla My Heart

| February 24, 2011

bstilla3

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.

Do Not Adjust Your Screen

| October 23, 2010

purple_couscous

Moroccan stewed chicken with peas, almonds, and butternut squash, served over purple cauliflower couscous—a rainbow of a meal for a dreary autumn day.

Romeo and Veronique

| September 24, 2010

moroccan_salmon2

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.

Moroccan Rainbows

| September 4, 2010

kofta_tabbouleh

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.

B’stilla-dillo

| 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.

Divide and Conquer

| June 8, 2009

lambzuke_kebabs

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.

Eggplant Fritters

| October 12, 2008

These crisp fritters transform eggplant into a vehicle for dipping in spicy muhammara; Moroccan chicken skewers round out the meal.

Paul’s Party, Part 1: Bits and Bobs

| September 23, 2008

zucchini_rollup

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.

Julie Had a Lotta Lamb

| May 10, 2008

Irish lamb stew

Boneless leg of lamb, broken down into Moroccan-spiced kebabs and a savory Irish lamb stew, thickened with potatoes and barley.

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