Your Moroccan Cookbook: Delicious Moroccan Recipes to Spice Up Your Meals

Publisher Marketing: The specifics of the food culture in Morocco Moroccan cuisine is one of the most diverse and sumptuous food experiences you will ever have. Moroccan cuisine has developed over thousands of years. It has been influenced and developed from a multitude of cultures such as Arab, Jewish, Iberian, Mediterranean African, Moorish, and the Middle East. Moroccan Cuisine has been refined by the royal kitchens in Marrakech, Titwan, Fez, Meknes, and Rabat. There is nothing in this world like Moroccan spices. Over the years, there have been many cultures and refugees from a variety of countries that have settled in Morocco, bringing with them spices and many traditional dishes. This led to a vast amount of blended cuisines and spices. The most unique characteristics of this blend are recipes that cook fruit with meat, for example chicken and apricots. Another great characteristic of Moroccan cuisine is all the Mediterranean vegetables and fruits used in recipes. It is truly unique that the country has been able to use what is produced locally and have done so for generations. Morocco also has fish, poultry, and cattle in abundance, and the availability of these food sources has been a large influence on the country's cuisine. You can find spices in many supermarkets nowadays, local or specialised shops, in many colors and for rendering different tastes. These flavors and aromas will remain and live with you forever! Couscous is considered a main dish in Morocco, even though it is thought to have originated in the Berber cuisine. Beef is most commonly consumed as the main source of meat, as it is cheaper than lamb. Chicken and turkey are very popular too, and widely consumed by lower budget families and individuals. Seafood is becoming more popular as well, and it is slowly forming an important part of Moroccan cuisine.