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PASTILLA

Pastilla (also spelled “Bastilla”) is a savory-sweet Moroccan pie traditionally made with pigeon or chicken. Filo (or warqa) dough is layered and filled with meat cooked in a spiced onion sauce, a...

CHEBAKYA

Chebakya (also spelled “Chebbakia” or “Shebakia”) is a famous Moroccan sweet, usually prepared during Ramadan and special occasions. Shaped into intricate flower-like forms, Chebakya is a deep-fri...

HARIRA

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup known for its comforting taste, fragrant spices, and hearty texture. Often served during Ramadan to break the fast, Harira combines tomatoes, lentils, chickpe...

THE COMFORT OF TRADITIONAL TAGINE

Growing up, my earliest memories involve a bubbling Tagine simmering away on our family stove. The aroma of saffron, preserved lemons, and olives would fill every corner of our kitchen, instantly ...

COUSCOUS FRIDAYS: A TASTE OF HOME

Couscous Fridays were sacred in our household, a tradition carried over from Morocco and faithfully upheld no matter where in the world we happened to be. My mom would start early, meticulously st...

SAVORING HARIRA DURING RAMADAN

Harira has always been synonymous with the holy month of Ramadan in my family. Every evening when the sun set, we’d gather around the iftar table with steaming bowls of this hearty soup, its aroma...

DISCOVERING SWEET MEMORIES WITH PASTILLA

Whenever our family had something big to celebrate—a wedding, a new baby, or a much-anticipated reunion—Pastilla always stole the show. Picture a golden, flaky pastry dusted with cinnamon and powd...