5 Classic Moroccan Dishes

This Moroccan dish features the harvest season's most beautiful vegetables. For perfect couscous, roll with butter between your hands to make the grains light and fluffy.

Recipe: Couscous with Harvest Vegetables

A "tagine" is a cone-shaped cooking vessel commonly used in North Africa. The unique shape allows the meat (lamb, in this case) to slow cook for a luscious, tender texture. You can buy tagines at most cookware stores, or use a heavy-bottom Dutch oven instead.

Recipe: Moroccan Lamb Tagine

This dish is basically a chicken stew, but with the added hint of sweetness from honey and caramelized onions. Garnish with fresh mint and toasted almonds for light flavor and savory crunch.

Recipe: Chicken Tagine with Onions, Honey, and Mint

Harissa is like a spicy North African ketchup. Good on sausage or stirred into soups, harissa is also delicious when tossed with olives for a salty and spicy combination. You can make your own harissa or buy in your favorite gourmet food shop.

Recipe: Mixed Olives with Harissa and Preserved Lemons

It's hard to tell whether this beautiful salad, made fragrant with a touch of orange blossom water, is dessert or a first course. It's perfect for entertaining, and even kids will love this salad, especially with the sprinkling of powdered sugar on top.

Recipe: Carrot and Orange Salad