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April 10, 2015
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Videos: Moroccan Feast (PART I)

If you follow my blog, you know I think everyone should visit Morocco. But if you can’t get there this week, you can have a taste of Morocco via Beverly Hills. Enjoy! Filmed and Edited by Xu Zhang Moroccan Feast Menu Appetizers Bastilla with Chicken * Warm hummus with pine nuts * Spinach and feta pastries […]

October 31, 2014
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Grilled Eggplant with Honey & Harissa

  This dish is a great example of the magical blend of heat, savory and spices. The harissa creates the heat and the garlic, ginger and cumin — the savory, and the honey balances it all with a touch of sweetness. Don’t worry: This dish does not taste sweet. The honey brings all the flavors […]

October 29, 2014
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Dried Fruit Compote with Grand Marnier

  My grandmother used to make a fruit compote or “stewed fruit” as she called it, that she served with dinner. She made everything with a sprinkling of love, so I happily scarfed down anything she offered. I miss her, but I don’t miss that compote. The fruit was cooked so long that it was […]

October 27, 2014
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Almond Orange Cake

This is a recipe inspired by the flavors of Moroccan cuisine: Many Moroccan desserts use almond paste and orange flower water. Instead of orange flower water, I use orange extract and Grand Marnier, almond paste and almond extract. These flavors combine to create a moist, delectable cake. This cake doesn’t look impressive but watch your […]

MOROCCAN FEAST

GAME PLAN

 

5 Weeks Before

4 Weeks Before

  • Think about menu (see blog entry under Create the Menu)
  • If necessary, order the special spices

3 Weeks Before

2 Weeks Before

  • Review menu
  • Book serving staff if needed

1 Week Before

Monday

  • Set up table, dishes, glasses, silverware
  • Get out serving platters with serving utensils

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Morning:

Afternoon:

Sunday

  • Relax and eat any leftover fruit with yoghurt and cake!

October 10, 2014

October 8, 2014
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Moroccan Feast: Flavors of Morocco

Photography by Krista Bates SPICES The thing that makes Moroccan cuisine unique and distinctive are the flavors that come from unusual spices and herbs and the subtle mixture of sweet and savory in the recipes. Some of the recipes in this menu are absolutely authentic and some are inspired by the flavors of Moroccan food. […]