Moroccan Cooking

Tagine Recipes

Cookery Books

If you are going to delve into the marvellous world of Moroccan cooking then its a good idea to be prepared and invest in a cookery book. We currently have a small but useful range of Moroccan cookery books which can be found here.
Some of the key foods in Moroccan cooking are detailed below;

Cous cous - very small grains of pasta made from either wheat or barley semolina. A great substitute for rice, Couscous is low in fat and calories.

Tagine - a slow cooked stew of meat and vegetables, well seasoned and served with bread or couscous.

B'stilla (Pastilla) - Can be made like a pie or as a large triangular filo pastry filled savoury(imagine a large samosas)usually with either pidgeon or chicken, onions, coriander, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, almonds

Harira - A thick soup traditionally eaten to break the fast at Ramadan - eaten with dates. Made with noodles, chick peas, Click here for the recipe

Ras El Hanout - The king of Spices. A mix of over 20 spices. Click here to buy yours online.

Kofta - A Moroccan version of meatballs in a tomato sauce. The meatballs are heavily seasoned and eggs are often used to finish the dish.

Chebbakia - An incredibly sweet fried pastry covered in a sticky syrup. Eaten as a sweet or after Harira.

Using a Tagine

What is a tagine?

A tagine (also spelt tajine) is a terracotta cooking pot traditionally used for Moroccan dishes of the same name. It has a dish with conical cover. It is similar to a pressure cooker / slow cooker.
The recipe of a tagine is similar to a stew of meat, fish or poultry simmered with a mixture of vegetables, olives and spices. It is usually served with bread or cous cous.

Types of tagine

We supply 2 types of tagine - serving and cooking. The vibrantly coloured tagines are for serving and display purposes only. Not suitable for cooking, (although they can be warmed very gently with a heat diffuser prior to being used for serving food) but great for a dinner party if you are looking to impress your guests! The terracotta tagines are suitable for cooking. Use these on a hob with a heat diffuser to get an authentic Moroccan flavour.

Tagine Care

Tagines are easy to care for. We stock glazed tagines which means they are not porous like the unglazed version and do not require firing or soaking in water before first use.
If you choose to use your tagine in the oven, then for the first time make sure you gradually increase the heat.
When using on top of the cooker - on the hob (gas or electric only) (we think this is the best method for cooking) then use a heat diffuser if you can. This helps to spread the heat around the base of the tagine, reduce chance of cracking and stops the base from blackening.

* Not suitable for dish washer cleaning - wash by hand with normal detergent.

Tagine Uses

What can I cook in a tagine? Tagines are great because they are versatile. We have tried all sorts of recipes in them - not just Moroccan. Any sauce based dish works well.
Click here for our selection of Moroccan recipes.

Value Cooking Packs

We have a selection of cooking packs available.
Great as a gift or just treat yourself!

Cous Cous Starter Pack

A staple food in Moroccan cooking, Couscous is a versatile food that can be used in many different dishes.
1 x Large Couscousier (6 Litres)
1 Kg Moroccan Cous Cous
1 Jar (30gms) Cous cous spice
1 x Serving plate for your couscous meal
Set of printed Moroccan recipes
Price - £36.99 + VAT
Click here to order

Large Tagine Cooking Pack

Everything you need to start tagine cooking.
1 x Large tagine
1 x Ras El Hanout
1 x Tagine Mat
1 x Heat Diffuser
Set of printed Moroccan recipes
Price - £35.99 + VAT
Click here to order

Medium Tagine Cooking Pack

Everything you need to start tagine cooking.
1 x Medium tagine
1 x Ras El Hanout
1 x Tagine Mat
1 x Heat Diffuser
Set of printed Moroccan recipes
Price - £24.99 + VAT
Click here to order

Small Tagine Cooking Pack

Everything you need to start tagine cooking.
1 x Small tagine
1 x Ras El Hanout
1 x Tagine Mat
1 x Heat Diffuser
Set of printed Moroccan recipes
Price - £16.99 + VAT
Click here to order

Outdoors Cooking Pack

Ditch your BBQ and try something new!
1 x Large Tagine
1 x Large Majmar
Set of 4 Wooden handled Kebab Skewers
Pack of charcoal
Set of printed Moroccan recipes
Price - £49.99 + VAT
Click here to order

Large Tagine Cooking Pack with Recipes

1 x Large tagine
1 x Ras El Hanout
1 x Tagine Mat
1 x Heat Diffuser
1 Moroccan cookery book
Price - £39.99 + VAT
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Cooking for One

Who says cooking for one can't be fun!
1 x Small couscousier (2.5L)
1 x Small tagine
1 x Tagine mat
1 x Heat diffuser
1 x Ras el Hanout Spice Set of printed Moroccan recipes
Price - £24.99 + VAT
Click here to order

The Ultimate Chefs Pack

Need we say more! Everything you will need for creating a Moroccan feast!
1 x Large cooking tagine
1 tagine mat
1 Large serving tagine
1 x Large couscousier (6L)
1 kg pack of cous cous
1 Jar cous cous spices
1 recipe book
1 heat diffuser
1 Jar Ras el Hanout spices
1 Jar Piment aux Doux spices (sweet chilli)
1 Jar Cinnammon
1 Jar Nutmeg
1 Jar Ginger
Set of printed Moroccan recipes
Price - £99.99 + VAT
Click here to order

Ex Large Tea Party Pack

Having a party? Looking for something special, then have a Moroccan tea party!
18 of our best tea glasses
1 metre wide engraved tray
2 x Ex large tea pots
1 x Moroccan Gunpowder tea
1 x Packet Sugar cubes
2 x Fresh mint
Instructions on making mint tea
Price - £269.99 + VAT
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Large Tea Party Pack

12 of our best tea glasses
60 cms wide engraved tray
1 x Large tea pot
1 x Moroccan Gunpowder tea
1 x Packet Sugar cubes
1 x Fresh mint
Instructions on making mint tea
Price - £99.99 + VAT
Click here to order

Medium Tea Party Pack

6 of our best tea glasses
Medium engraved tray
1 x Large tea pot
1 x Moroccan Gunpowder tea
1 x Packet Sugar cubes
1 x Fresh mint
Instructions on making mint tea
Price - £49.99 + VAT
Click here to order

Tea for Two

2 of our best tea glasses
Small engraved tray
1 x Small tea pot
1 x Moroccan Gunpowder tea
1 x Packet Sugar cubes
1 x Fresh mint
Instructions on making mint tea
Price - £24.99 + VAT
Click here to order

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