Recipes By Nargisse Benkabbou
62 recipes found
Cheesy Tuna and Tomato Orzo
Truly perfect for both kids and grownups, this quick and nourishing one-pot orzo is an ingenious way to bring pantry staples together into a dish that's creamy, cheesy and gently spiced. The orzo is toasted for extra flavor, then simmered right in the pot with marinara and stock until perfectly tender. Flaked tuna adds protein without any fuss, and melty Cheddar or mozzarella adds richness into a deliciously saucy, satisfying meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
One-Pot Creamy Pasta With Carrots and Peas
This comforting one-pot pasta is the kind of weeknight hero every busy household needs: quick, creamy and loaded with hidden vegetables. Sweet carrots and peas bring brightness and texture, while turmeric lends a golden hue and a subtle earthiness that’s both soothing and nourishing. A good amount of cream ties everything together, creating a silky sauce that clings beautifully to the pasta. With the option to stir in turkey, ham or shredded chicken, this recipe is endlessly adaptable. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minutes, with minimal fuss.
Cod With Harissa Butter and Lemon
This quick and kicky weeknight meal comes together in just 15 minutes and requires minimal ingredients. Cod fillets are cooked with a rich harissa butter, which adds a nice glossiness, while harissa’s heat infuses the fish with bold, aromatic flavors. Light yet satisfying, this one-pan dish is easy to pair with a variety of sides, though bread is ideal for soaking up the glossy sauce. Select a harissa paste and butter that you know you like; they will make all the difference in this simple recipe.
Ras el Hanout Chickpea and Spinach Stew
This warming one-pot stew delivers the depth and comfort of a long-simmered meal in a fraction of the time. Chickpeas and spinach braise in a richly spiced tomato base, creating layers of warmth and complexity. Ras el hanout, a fragrant Moroccan spice blend, gives the dish its signature aromatic depth; gently toasted tomato paste intensifies its flavor even further. A splash of soy sauce provides an unexpected but welcome hit of umami, rounding out the dish with a richness that mimics a stew that's been bubbling away for hours. Served with a generous spoonful of yogurt (or a squeeze of lemon) and a drizzle of harissa oil to cut through the richness, it's perfect with crusty bread or spooned over grains like rice, barley, bulgur or quinoa.
Crispy Halloumi Salad With Dates and Arugula
This salad tastes just as indulgent as it sounds and strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory and nutty flavors. Crispy, golden halloumi adds a rich, salty contrast to the peppery arugula, while warm, soft and buttery dates and toasted almonds bring a delightful mix of sweetness and crunch. A light honey-Dijon vinaigrette ties everything together, adding just the right amount of brightness. For a seasonal touch, toss in juicy peaches during the summer or crisp apple slices in the colder months. To make it a heartier meal, toss in cooked grains like quinoa or cilantro rice for extra texture and substance. The best part about this recipe? It comes together in 20 minutes.
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This Smoky Moroccan Dish Is All You Need for an Effortless Summer Feast
These grilled Moroccan sardines are marinated in a vibrant chermoula of herbs, lemon, garlic, and spices, then quickly cooked over high heat for crisp skin and tender flesh.
Turmeric Chicken Skewers With Green Olive Yogurt
These skewers offer a simple yet delicious way to bring the bold flavors of Moroccan cuisine to your table using a handful of spices. But what truly sets this dish apart is the green olive yogurt sauce; the creamy, tangy addition ties everything together. Inspired by the way olives are paired with chicken in Moroccan tagines, this briny sauce balances the warm spices. It's perfect for gatherings but just as great for busy weeknights, and while grilling adds depth, a grill pan works beautifully, too. Serve with a simple tomato salad, roasted or grilled vegetables or flatbread.
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A One-Pan Peach Cobbler with a Game-Changing Twist
This gently spiced peach cobbler receives a floral twist from saffron and honey. It's easy to make, adaptable, and perfect served warm with ice cream.
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This Smoky, Sweet, and Spicy Butter Is Everything Your Corn Needs
Grilled corn is slathered with a harissa-spiked compound butter for a quick, flavorful side that's smoky, spicy, and perfect for summer.
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The Lemony Couscous Salad I Make on Repeat All Summer
This lemon and thyme couscous salad is bright, make-ahead friendly, almost endlessly adaptable, and great for cookouts or weeknight dinners.
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These Harissa-Honey Glazed Chicken Skewers Cook in Under 15 Minutes
These grilled harissa and honey chicken skewers are smoky, sweet, and perfect for an easy weeknight grilled dinner.
Creamy Tomato Spaghetti With Preserved Lemon
Something magical happens when preserved lemon and tomato are cooked together. In this quick and simple pasta, fragrant lemon permeates the tomato paste, creating a beautifully aromatic (and pantry-friendly) sauce with the addition of heavy cream. Spaghetti is tossed with the sauce, which ends up subtly sweet and yet bright and tangy — a comforting weeknight twist on the always beloved tomato pasta.
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This 3-Ingredient Granita Is My Ultimate Summer Refresher
Turn Moroccan mint tea into a refreshing granita with just a few simple ingredients: green tea, fresh mint, and sugar. It's an icy dessert that's aromatic, easy to make, and perfect for summer.
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These 3-Ingredient, One-Bowl Moroccan Doughnuts Are Crispy, Golden, and Delightfully Chewy
Crispy, chewy, and golden brown, these sfenj—airy yeasted doughnuts—are an iconic Moroccan street food. Made at home with just three ingredients, these delightful doughnuts are perfect dusted with sugar or drizzled with honey for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Crispy Halloumi With Tomatoes and White Beans
This vibrant vegetarian dish combines savory broiled halloumi, juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy white beans for a satisfying one-pan meal. When broiled, the halloumi becomes golden and crispy on the outside while staying soft and chewy on the inside, adding a deliciously hearty texture to each bite. Highly adaptable, this recipe allows for any canned, creamy white bean that you have on hand, like butter beans or navy beans, and thyme can be used in place of oregano. With a drizzle of olive oil, a touch of honey and fresh herbs, this recipe is perfect for a quick, meatless weeknight dinner that feels special.
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Liven up Your Weeknight Chicken Dinner Routine With This 1 Simple Ingredient
A marinade of harissa, honey, orange, and warm spices gives this easy sheet-pan chicken dinner a bold flavor.
Frosted Carrot Cake With Ras el Hanout
In this twist on the classic carrot cake, ras el hanout, a vibrant Moroccan spice blend, replaces the recipe’s typical spices. Translating from “top of the shop” in Arabic, ras el hanout refers to a blend of the finest available spices in the shop. Its warm, complex flavor, rich with cinnamon, ginger and coriander, adds a delightful kick and fragrance that perfectly complement the tangy cream cheese frosting.
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Harcha (Moroccan Semolina Bread)
Often referred to as Moroccan semolina biscuits, harcha are faintly sweet and nutty tasting flatbreads. They require just one bowl to make and mere minutes to cook.
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Loubia (Moroccan Stewed White Beans With Lamb)
This creamy Moroccan white bean stew is studded with spoon-tender morsels of lamb and infused with sweet and earthy flavors from onion, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, ginger, and turmeric. It requires just one pot and minimal effort to prepare.
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Chicken Couscous Tfaya (Moroccan Couscous With Braised Chicken)
Chicken couscous t’faya is a classic Moroccan dish featuring fluffy couscous piled with tender braised chicken topped with a rich, caramelized onion sauce. This signature onion sauce, t’faya, is sweetened with raisins and flavored with cinnamon and honey to create a balance of savory and sweet flavors.
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Lamb and Prune Tagine
Traditionally prepared for celebrations and gatherings, this lamb and prune tagine is a Moroccan classic that showcases tender savory lamb, succulent sweet prunes, and a blend of aromatic spices for a comforting meal.
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Simple Fluffy Couscous
Cooking couscous according to the packaging instructions is quick and easy, but it almost always results in sticky, unevenly cooked couscous. But this unique technique guarantees fluffy, perfectly cooked couscous every time.
Kaab el Ghazal (Gazelle Horn Cookies)
Kaab el ghazal, also known as gazelle horns, are cookies beloved by many Moroccans and are typically shaped like a crescent, mimicking the curve of a gazelle's horn. They are made from a fragrant almond-based dough, flavored with orange blossom water and a hint of cinnamon. In this version, the dough is coated in sesame seeds before baking, giving these gluten-free cookies a distinctive nutty flavor and a subtle chewy texture that contrasts beautifully with the soft, aromatic filling inside. Often enjoyed with tea, these cookies are a staple during special occasions and celebrations such as Eid al Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Traditionally, blanched almonds are ground at home in a food processor, but this recipe simplifies the process by calling for store-bought almond flour.
Ras el Hanout Roasted Vegetables
This flavorful dish makes a versatile side that can complement a variety of main courses. Infused with ras el hanout (see Tip), a warm and aromatic spice blend from North Africa, it’s ideal for sharing or preparing ahead of a busy week. Roasting the vegetables enhances their natural sweetness, creating a crispy exterior and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Cutting root vegetables into evenly sized pieces ensures they will cook at the same rate while maximizing surface area, allowing for enhanced flavor absorption and more caramelization. For carrots and parsnips, cut the thinner ends into chunks, then halve the thicker ends lengthwise before cutting into chunks.