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Harissa Recipe - Harissa is a traditional accompaniment with Moroccan and North African food. Use sparingly as it is powerfully HOT.

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Harissa

Harissa is a traditional accompaniment with Moroccan and North African food. Use sparingly as it is powerfully HOT.

By NORMM1

Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe - This soup is deliciously spicy, completely vegetarian, has no cholesterol, and is high in protein and fiber. It is brimming with vegetables, chick peas, white beans, and red lentils, and seasoned with cardamom, garam masala, cumin, and fresh ginger.

Moroccan Lentil Soup

This soup is deliciously spicy, completely vegetarian, has no cholesterol, and is high in protein and fiber. It is brimming with vegetables, chick peas, white beans, and red lentils, and seasoned with cardamom, garam masala, cumin, and fresh ginger.

By Grace and Mae

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Marrakesh Vegetable Curry Recipe and Video - This curry is full of veggies: sweet potato, eggplant, spinach, zucchini, red and green bell peppers, carrots, and onion. It's mixed with blanched almonds, chickpeas, raisins, and spices. Serve with brown rice or couscous.

Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

This curry is full of veggies: sweet potato, eggplant, spinach, zucchini, red and green bell peppers, carrots, and onion. It's mixed with blanched almonds, chickpeas, raisins, and spices. Serve with brown rice or couscous.

By NIBLETS

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh Recipe - Chunks of boneless chicken breast simmer with sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and North African-inspired spices for this hearty stew.

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

Chunks of boneless chicken breast simmer with sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and North African-inspired spices for this hearty stew.

By KCOOPER78

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Moroccan Tagine Recipe - An exotic warm stew that is loved by all and is very easy to make. Also delicious as a vegetarian dish, without chicken. Serve over couscous.

Moroccan Tagine

An exotic warm stew that is loved by all and is very easy to make. Also delicious as a vegetarian dish, without chicken. Serve over couscous.

By JRLJACKSON

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Moroccan Chicken Recipe - Spices, spices, spices! This recipe is thick with 'em, and your taste buds will be thick with pleasure from Moroccan Chicken. This exotic tasting dish is a definite crowd pleaser!

Moroccan Chicken

Spices, spices, spices! This recipe is thick with 'em, and your taste buds will be thick with pleasure from Moroccan Chicken. This exotic tasting dish is a definite crowd pleaser!

By Sarah and Annette

Lamb Tagine Recipe and Video - This is a traditional Moroccan lamb tagine simmered in numerous spices. Don't let the long ingredients list put you off. If you are missing one or two the dish will still turn out fine.

Lamb Tagine

This is a traditional Moroccan lamb tagine simmered in numerous spices. Don't let the long ingredients list put you off. If you are missing one or two the dish will still turn out fine.

By BenevolentEmpress

Make-Ahead Vegetarian Moroccan Stew Recipe - Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you. Once the spices are combined, this rich and flavorful vegetarian stew comes together easily.

Make-Ahead Vegetarian Moroccan Stew

Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you. Once the spices are combined, this rich and flavorful vegetarian stew comes together easily.

By Make-Ahead Mamas

Chicken Tagine Recipe - Apricots, ginger, cinnamon, and cumin give this slow cooked chicken and vegetable dinner a savory and sweet Moroccan flavor.

Chicken Tagine

Apricots, ginger, cinnamon, and cumin give this slow cooked chicken and vegetable dinner a savory and sweet Moroccan flavor.

By KJones

Chakchouka (Shakshouka) Recipe and Video - This Tunisian and Israeli dish is like a Mediterranean version of huevos rancheros. Fried eggs simmer in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, colorful bell peppers, chile peppers, and spices.

Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

This Tunisian and Israeli dish is like a Mediterranean version of huevos rancheros. Fried eggs simmer in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, colorful bell peppers, chile peppers, and spices.

By Ben

Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous Recipe - A flavorful chicken stew that uses exotic spices and nice vegetables served over whole-grain couscous. This recipe was actually a real chicken contest winner!

Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous

A flavorful chicken stew that uses exotic spices and nice vegetables served over whole-grain couscous. This recipe was actually a real chicken contest winner!

By Myleen Sagrado Sjödin

Harira Recipe - This Moroccan soup has lamb, lentils, chickpeas, noodles, egg and more and is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and turmeric.

Harira

This Moroccan soup has lamb, lentils, chickpeas, noodles, egg and more and is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and turmeric.

By Usman

Moroccan Couscous Recipe - An array of toasted spices, vegetables, and fruits complement this beautiful couscous. This dish is great served with the Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita, also on this site.

Moroccan Couscous

An array of toasted spices, vegetables, and fruits complement this beautiful couscous. This dish is great served with the Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita, also on this site.

By BenevolentEmpress

Spanish Moroccan Fish Recipe - This Moroccan recipe was passed down for generations in my family. We usually serve it on the Sabbath night and holidays. It is a favorite! This dish may be served hot or cold according to taste.

Spanish Moroccan Fish

This Moroccan recipe was passed down for generations in my family. We usually serve it on the Sabbath night and holidays. It is a favorite! This dish may be served hot or cold according to taste.

By Hanna R

Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous Recipe - I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy!

Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous

I've simplified this recipe for Couscous Mesfouf without losing any of its deliciously complex flavor. Prepare all the mix-ins ahead of time and it takes only minutes to make. Enjoy!

By Christina S.

Fava Bean Breakfast Spread Recipe - A deliciously seasoned fava bean, onion, and tomato dip recipe! Traditionally served with pita bread for breakfast in Egypt.

Fava Bean Breakfast Spread

A deliciously seasoned fava bean, onion, and tomato dip recipe! Traditionally served with pita bread for breakfast in Egypt.

By Beverly Estes

25-Minute Tunisian Vegetable Couscous Recipe - A quick, versatile way to prepare couscous with summer vegetables -- zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers, with mushrooms and chickpeas. This fragrant dish is seasoned with smoky paprika, cardamom, and orange zest.

25-Minute Tunisian Vegetable Couscous

A quick, versatile way to prepare couscous with summer vegetables -- zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers, with mushrooms and chickpeas. This fragrant dish is seasoned with smoky paprika, cardamom, and orange zest.

By girlandagun

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Moroccan Chickpea Stew Recipe - Despite the long ingredient list, this is a fairly simple, flavorful, stew that can be adapted to use whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Despite the long ingredient list, this is a fairly simple, flavorful, stew that can be adapted to use whatever vegetables you have on hand.

By Mari

Cold Roasted Moroccan Spiced Salmon Recipe - Quick, easy, elegant: three words which perfectly describe this flavorful dish. A beautiful salmon fillet is seasoned with a blend of spices and a squirt of lime, then quickly roasted. It is served cold, so all of the work can be done early, leaving you the luxury of dining with your guests!

Cold Roasted Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Quick, easy, elegant: three words which perfectly describe this flavorful dish. A beautiful salmon fillet is seasoned with a blend of spices and a squirt of lime, then quickly roasted. It is served cold, so all of the work can be done early, leaving you the luxury of dining with your guests!

By Menealeous' Daughter

Bissara Recipe - Split pea soup is given a North African twist with the addition of paprika, cumin, and a whole chili pepper. This is one of my treasured recipes, it is wonderful on cold days. This recipe originates from somewhere in North Africa.

Bissara

Split pea soup is given a North African twist with the addition of paprika, cumin, and a whole chili pepper. This is one of my treasured recipes, it is wonderful on cold days. This recipe originates from somewhere in North Africa.

By Asma Khalfaoui

Algerian Carrots Recipe - This easy side dish is flavored with a spice mix of cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and bay leaf, then finished with lemon juice.

Algerian Carrots

This easy side dish is flavored with a spice mix of cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and bay leaf, then finished with lemon juice.

By Amy