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Moroccan recipes & guides
Recipes, rituals and the stories behind the dishes on the MeanTagine table.
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Recipe
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Make chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives the traditional Moroccan way: golden with saffron and ginger, fall-apart tender and bright with lemon.
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Guide
Moroccan Couscous: The Friday Tradition and How It's Made
Moroccan couscous is a Friday family tradition: hand-steamed grains, seven vegetables, sweet tfaya and a glass of lben. Here's how it's made, served and shared.
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Guide
The Moroccan Mint Tea Ceremony: How Atay Is Made and Shared
The Moroccan mint tea ceremony, explained: gunpowder green tea, fresh spearmint and sugar, poured from a height for that signature foam. Here's how atay is made.
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Guide
Moroccan Vegan Dishes: A Guide to the Plant-Based Classics
Moroccan vegan dishes, from smoky zaalouk and bissara to vegetable tagine and couscous: which are vegan by default, and what to watch for, like butter, smen and honey.
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Guide
What Is a Tagine? A Guide to the Pot and the Dish
What is a tagine? Meet Morocco's conical clay pot and the slow-cooked dish named after it, with care tips, classic pairings and how to host a tagine dinner in LA.