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Mourad: New Moroccan: The Cookbook

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Roasted peppers with preserved lemons on pita coins

Roasted peppers with preserved lemons on pita coins

I was curating a Moroccan dinner and was searching for a recipe that highlighted the region's essence of ingredients and flavour....

"PLP" preserved lemon deviled eggs

"PLP" preserved lemon deviled eggs

I had my first preserved lemons, also called "dhoop Limboo" as a child when my grandmother would make it during the sunny winter months....

Red charmoula chicken wings

Red charmoula chicken wings

I love chicken wings, it is something about the spicy sauce, getting your fingers dirty and the crispy skin that is just so good. Red...

Moroccan chicken with olives and preserved lemons

Moroccan chicken with olives and preserved lemons

This is a super simple recipe, but it needs some specialized ingredients. Preserved lemons are available at some higher-end grocery...

Chicken bastila

Chicken bastila

Bastila, or basteeya, is an ancient dish. The first time I had this pastry in Marrakesh I was fascinated by the complexity of textures...

Rainbow chard with ras-al-hanout and preserved lemon

Rainbow chard with ras-al-hanout and preserved lemon

Ras-al-hanout is a delicate spice mix from Morocco with versions seen across Northern Arica. The name literally means "top of the shelf"...

Lentil soup, date balls, celery salad

Lentil soup, date balls, celery salad

I first had harira at the Jemaa el-fnaa over 20 years ago, and I fell in love with everything Moroccan. A market that comes alive in the...

Rghaif with caramelized onions with spiced filling and raisin filling

Rghaif with caramelized onions with spiced filling and raisin filling

Rghaif is a street snack that can be found at vendors all across Morocco. They are the perfect bite for when you get the nibbles from all...

Moroccan lamb shank, spiced prunes, buttered farro

Moroccan lamb shank, spiced prunes, buttered farro

This is one of those luxury dishes that I have been making for a few years now. I was introduced to it at  Aziza , Mourad's restaurant in...

Carrot soup with citrus salad

Carrot soup with citrus salad

I often make this soup for formal dinners. The contrast of the earthy carrots and the bright and tart citrus is wonderful. The...

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