Chebakia Bouchnikha as a special pastry for the month of Ramadan Chebakia, also known as Halwa Chebakia or mkharka, is a Moroccan sesame cookie coated with honey. It is often associated with the Ramadan fast. Moroccans prepare this by shaping a rolled-out dough into [...]
Almonds a key element in Moroccan cuisine Almonds remains a key element in Moroccan cuisine, adding a unique and delightful flavor to a variety of dishes. From savory tagines to sweet pastries, almonds play a prominent role in creating the rich and diverse flavors [...]
Harvesting season for dates (a symbolic fruit in Moroccan & Islamic culture) We all love to eat luscious plump dates. They are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, and keep for months without refrigeration. Dates are the fruit of a desert palm tree that [...]
The North African Jewish cuisine of Morocco is influenced not only by Jewish traditions but also the Mediterranean and Arabic cultures that surround them. During Spain's infamous Inquisition, Jews were forced to flee the country for more welcoming shores. Many of these refugees landed [...]
Sellou, an unbaked Moroccan sweet made from toasted unhulled sesame seeds, fried almonds, and flour that has been browned in the oven. Sellou is traditionally served during Ramadan with Harira and after childbirth, when there's a greater need to restore energy and maintain good [...]
Moroccan Skhina Recipe: For Moroccan Jews, the end of the Passover holiday is not complete without a Mimouna feast; and at its centre is Skhina. We can largely consider Skhina to be the Jewish version of Moroccan tajine. There’s one process to make it [...]
Dreams and passion Get to know the team members of the Fez Cooking School, their Dreams, and passion. How they live their lives in the medina in Fez, why they are here, and what they aspire to. They are honest from the heart. We [...]
The Moroccan Cracked wheat soup makes the perfect light supper on a night when you’re not in the mood for much fussing in the kitchen but want something hot, delicious, and satisfying. The measures below yield a somewhat peppery broth; reduce the ginger and [...]
The Team at Fez Cooking School: Dreams and Passions Get to know the team members at the Fez Cooking School. How they live their lives in the medina in Fez. Why they are here and what they aspire to. They are honest from the heart. [...]
Moroccan Mrouzia Recipe: Moroccan Mrouzia Recipe is an old and traditional Moroccan Tagine of meat, raisins, almonds and honey, widely spiced and sticky sweet. It’s our must dish to prepare days after Eid al Adha when extra meat is on hand from the Eid [...]