Chickpea shakshuka
This Moroccan-inspired chickpea shakshuka dish has a spicy kick to it.
Barbecued chermoula chicken with pea puree
A bright and fresh low-carb chicken dinner that's perfect for spring meals.
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30 tasty tagines featuring lamb, chicken, fish and more
Moroccan tagine is a succulent, slowly simmered stew.
Chicken, green olive and preserved lemon tagine
Max flavour with minimal effort.
Moroccan chicken stew
Slow cooked for extra flavour.
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Moroccan lamb shanks
Shank you very much!
Our best Moroccan recipes
Spice things up.
Moroccan chicken with cauliflower pilaf
Low in carb but high in flavour.
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Slow-cooked Moroccan lamb with kumara and raisins
Cooked low and slow...
Chicken pastilla triangles
Feeling peckish?
Moroccan pulled beef
All about that tahini drizzle!
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Harissa and maple pumpkin soup
Give your pumpkin soup a fiery Moroccan twist.
Lamb & apricot tagine with chermoula
Make this Moroccan traditional lamb tagine with apricots for your next special occasion.
Lamb kofta with cucumber yoghurt
Perfect for a tapas plate or light lunch, these lamb koftas go perfectly with the fresh cucumber yoghurt and warm pitta bread.
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Chicken, pumpkin and apricot tagine
An aromatic tagine will put warmth into any winter night.
Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole
This Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole with chickpeas and apricots will take your taste buds on a trip to North Africa. We serve it with quinoa for a nutritious twist.
Moroccan fish and chips
Our healthy take on traditional fish and chips is the perfect midweek dinner
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Tasty tagine recipes
The Moroccan take on a slow-cooked stew, a tagine is a wonderfully versatile and hearty dish that's just perfect for Winter. These one-pot wonders are packed full of fragrant Moroccan spices, tender cuts of meat and delicious, healthy vegetables and are left to simmer to perfection for hours. And the best part? Very little work is required on your part; the pot does all the work! We're already dreaming of Morocco...
Our best Moroccan recipes
Mortar and pestle at the ready and go! First whip up our recipe for the mouth-watering Moroccan spice known as ras el hanout. Bulk grind it and keep it on hand because these flavour-packed Moroccan meals with thank you for it. Spice up your lamb shanks with the blend or use it in our hearty chickpea stew. There's also tantalising traditional recipes for everything from a tasty lamb tfaya and vegetable harira to our seafood tagine and bisteeya sticks. And if you're looking for a treat, try our sweet krachel rolls for morning tea.
Moroccan spiced carrot, pumpkin and chickpea salad
There's no wilting lettuce leaves or 'boring' diet ingredients here! With Moroccan-spiced roast veggies and couscous full of juicy currants and crumbly feta, this epic salad is perfect for a healthy dinner.
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Couscous salad recipe collection
Couscous is a wonderful addition to both warm and cool summer salads, bulking it up to keep you full and adding another layer of texture to your dish. It's quick to cook, and can be prepared in under five minutes, making it ideal for family weeknight meals or work lunches. For some inspiring ways to include more couscous in your salads, here's a selection of our favourite recipes. From spiced chicken and lamb salads, to ones with grilled vegies, or a simple herb and dried fruit mix.
Chermoulla lamb riblets
Served with an exotic herb mixture and warm couscous salad, these lamb riblets are perfect for a summer bbq.
Moroccan roast chicken and cauliflower
Get spiced with this Moroccan roasted style chicken and cauliflower. Scatter olives and coriander over chicken and serve with a ramekin of greek-style yoghurt.
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Spicy lamb, spinach and fetta pizzas
Packed full of flavour and spice, this Moroccan style lamb pizza is perfect for lunch - They'd also make great party and picnic food.
Moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps
Excite your tastebuds with these delicious moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps- bursting with flavour the whole family will love!
Moroccan chickpea stew
Chock full of veggies and tender chickpeas, this rich Moroccan-inspired stew is packed with nutrients and the best cold-busting remedy for winter nights.
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Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous
Get lost in the full Mediterranean flavours of this tasty seafood tagine, complete with juicy olives and tomatoes that will burst in your mouth.
Chermoula-rubbed snapper with coriander yoghurt sauce
Add a spicy Moroccan kick to your seafood dish with this chermoula infused snapper recipe, served with a thick, minty yoghurt sauce.
Cauliflower ‘couscous’
Infusing quinoa with nuts, feta, currents, herbs and a lemon twinge, this cauliflower couscous has superfood nutrition. Hearty enough to enjoy as a main or serve alongside your favourite meat.
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Moroccan rice salad
Rice salad is a staple side dish at barbecues, and this recipe infuses brown rice with Moroccan-inspired flavours and ingredients.
Beef fillet with chermoula
Chermoula is a spicy sauce that hails from Morocco and Tunisia. Here, it adds a gourmet twist to roast beef.
Moroccan vegetable casserole
Pungent aromas and big flavours are the signatures for this spicy vegetable casserole. It combines well with herb and nut-sprinkled couscous.
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Roasted vegetables with harissa yoghurt
This vegetarian Moroccan-style dish is filled with red chilli spices, soothing Greek yoghurt and hearty roasted vegetables.
Moroccan spiced roast beef with caramelised cauliflower
Tender, juicy beef is beautiful marinated in a fragrant Moroccan seasoning and cooked to perfection. Serve your meal with sweet, caramelised cauliflower and steamed green beans for a flavour sensation that will leave you wanting more!
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Moroccan lamb and apricots with scented pearl couscous
You can use chicken in place of lamb, and swap the pearl couscous for instant, if you prefer.
Moroccan chicken with pistachio and coriander couscous
If the skin of the chicken doesn’t get crispy enough in the cooking time, simply place the chicken under the grill for about 2 minutes. Note
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Moroccan fish parcels
Any firm white fish like sea perch or barramundi will do for these Moroccan fish parcels by recipes+. Baking it in this way seals in all of the flavours, and saves on the washing up!
Moroccan lamb hotpot
You can make your own Moroccan spice mix: combine 1 tsp each of ground cumin, ground coriander and ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp each of allspice, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Note
Barbecued prawns with chermoula
Overcooking or a hotplate that’s not hot enough will result in tough prawns. Note
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Orange mustard chicken with couscous
When preparing the couscous, add the sugar to taste, as the orange glaze with the chicken is quite sweet. Note
Moroccan-style lamb pies
Moroccan-style lamb pies
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Lamb kefta tagine
Sure to become a firm family favourite, this dish combines the comfort of meatballs with the adventurous flavours of North Africa.
Chicken tagine with olives and lemon
Invigorate your senses with this flavoursome Moroccan chicken dish. Filled with spices, salty olives and zesty lemon, this is one juicy meal you won't forget any time soon.
Beef fillet with chermoulla
This lean and tender baked eye fillet will literally melt in your mouth, while the herbs and spices that make up chermoulla are busy having a party there.
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Lamb tagine with baby carrots
Named after the traditionally earthenware pot in which it is cooked, this lamb tagine with baby carrots is full of aromatic spice and flavour, and the meat is succulent and tender from the long cooking process.
Veal, quince and caramelised onion tagine
Quince adds a new kind of flavour to this spicy veal and caramelised onion tagine. Using veal knuckle adds richness to the finished dish as the marrow melts during cooking.
Moroccan spiced lamb shoulder
The spices we've used here are used extensively in Moroccan cooking and bring a particular depth of flavour and vibrancy to meat dishes. Cooked in this way, the lamb will be perfectly moist and tender.
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Lamb and apricot tagine with citrus couscous
This lamb and apricot tagine with citrus couscous has so many of the characteristics we love; spicy, fragrant, savoury and sweet. The traditional lengthy cooking method ensures a depth of flavour and tender, juicy meat.
Moroccan lamb with couscous
Give your family midweek meal with an exotic twist with this Moroccan lamb with couscous. The aromatic spices combined with a sprinkle of coriander just before serving give this dish its unique flavour.
Fast fish tagine
Served with coriander couscous, this speedy Moroccan dish will be devoured by the whole family.
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Fish with chermoulla
Chermoulla is a spicy Moroccan marinade which can also be served as a sauce. If hot paprika is unavailable, substitute it with ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika and a hearty pinch of cayenne pepper. Note
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Harissa lamb and vegetables
Marinate the lamb in a zip-top plastic bag to save washing up the bowl. Note
Spiced carrot soup with smoked almonds
Carrot soup is always a family favourite. We've modernised this this version and packed it with spices and served it with smoked almonds, coriander and sliced red onion.
Barbecued moroccan lamb patties
These sizzling patties are delicious with a dollop of cooling tzatziki and warm flatbread.
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Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with saffron & apricots
Served with pistachio yoghurt, this Moroccan-inspired lamb shoulder is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Beef, raisin and almond tagine
Take your stew to the next level with this slow-cooked beef tagine.
Chilli fish tagine
We used blue-eye fillets in this recipe but you can use any firm white fish fillets. Fish or chicken stock can be used instead of wine. Mustard seed oil is available from health-food shops, delicatessens and some supermarkets. If you like, use olive oil instead. Note
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Spiced apricot and chicken tagine
Interestingly enough, due to its shape, a tagine actually cooks by steaming, just like your microwave oven. Serve the tagine with steamed couscous with plumped raisins and finely chopped fresh coriander tossed into it.
Harissa lamb loin chops
Spicy harissa makes a great marinade or rub for tender lamb loin chops. Serve with vegetables or salad for a delicious dinner.
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Vegetable harira soup
Traditionally harira is a Moroccan soup of lamb, vegetables and pulses, popularly served to break the fast of Ramadan.
Harira
French-style green lentils are related to the famous French lentils du puy; these green-blue, tiny lentils have a nutty, earthy flavour and a hardy nature that allows them to be rapidly cooked without disintegrating. Also known as australian, bondi or matilda lentils. Note
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Beef and eggplant tagine
Slow-cooked, tender pieces of beef and fried eggplant pair beautifully in this spiced Moroccan stew.
Chermoula-spiced veal cutlets
Chermoula can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate. Note
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Orange and radish salad
Orange flower water is often used in Moroccan cooking for its cooling effect. In this salad, a teaspoon of fragrant orange flower water is used to sweeten the sharp taste of the radish. You can buy bottles of orange flower water at selected supermarkets, delicatessens and Middle-Eastern food stores. Note
Briwat (lamb filo cigars)
Serve these spiced Moroccan filo cigars with a herbed yoghurt dipping sauce as a tasty snack or starter.
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Lamb with quince and honey
The astringent perfume of quince is the perfect counterbalance to the sweet honey in this fragrant lamb and couscous dish.
Moroccan lamb shanks with polenta & white beans
French-trimmed lamb shanks are redolent with the spices of the Middle East in this Moroccan inspired dish.
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Moroccan chicken
Moroccan spice mix and preserved lemon have the ability to transform the humble chicken thigh from a tasty cut of meat, to a sensation dish. Don't be tempted to substitute chicken breast, the thigh is much more tender, succulent and flavourful.
Moroccan chicken with couscous
Fragrant and flavour-packed Moroccan chicken with couscous, raisins, apricots and mint.
Slada felfla (capsicum dip)
Red capsicum dip is nutritious, tastes great and is very easy to make. Here, we've given you a spiced up Moroccan version. Serve dip with crusty bread; we used toasted pitta bread.
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Rolled lamb shoulder with harissa and couscous stuffing
Tender lamb stuffed with spicy, harissa couscous makes a great centrepiece for a dinner party. Serve with a cooling, yoghurt based dressing on the side.
Krachel (sweet moroccan rolls)
Krachel are sweet, fragrant rolls flavoured with anise seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water. They are perfect served warm, with butter, for morning or afternoon tea.
Moroccan beef couscous
This delicious Moroccan spiced couscous dish is packed full of flavour and is super quick to prepare, making it a perfect mid-week family dinner.
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Tagine of snapper with chermoulla
The tagine's conical shape makes a uniquely moist, hot cooking environment for the dish being cooked. Fish is well suited to this cooking method as it keeps the flesh tender and succulent. You could substitute any firm white fish for the snapper.
Fattoush with harissa-rubbed lamb
For a more intense flavour, marinate the lamb 1 hour. Note
Tuna tagine with lentils and beans
Ask your fishmonger to cut thick tuna steaks; thin steaks can easily overcook and dry out. Note
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Spicy moroccan soup
A super fast and easy, but entirely delicious, spicy Moroccan soup from Australian Women's Weekly.
Moroccan lentil and roasted kumara salad
Serve this salad warm or cold for a light, healthy and satisfying lunch. It is also perfect for work or school lunch boxes.
Chicken chermoulla
Chermoulla is a Moroccan blend of herbs and spices traditionally used for preserving or seasoning meat and fish.
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Lamb wraps with red salad and harissa yoghurt
Spicy lamb wraps with a red salad of cabbage, beetroot and red onion served with harissa yoghurt.
Chicken pilaf
This chicken pilaf is a hearty and aromatic winter warming meal. The taste and smell of the dish will have everyone rushing to the dinner table and asking for seconds.
Barbecued salmon and vegetables with chermoulla sauce
You can prepare the vegetables and sauce up to a day ahead; keep the sauce, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
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Bisteeya sticks
Served with pomegranate yoghurt, these Moroccan pastries make elegant finger food.
Moroccan pumpkin and chickpea salad
Fragrant spices, fresh vegetables and bright colours - a summery salad that will do as a meal on its own, or served as a side. Enjoy!
Moroccan chicken & chickpea soup
This spiced, savoury Moroccan chicken soup will give you a nourishing mid-week boost.
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Vegetarian harira
For Moroccans, harira soup is a Ramadan ritual.
Moroccan-style carrot and orange salad
A fragrant and bright Moroccan salad with crisp carrots and an orange flower water dressing.
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Pork loin with couscous and apples
We used Granny Smith apples for this pork loin with couscous and apples. To simplify making this recipe, ask your butcher to remove any excess fat and butterfly the pork for you.
Couscous, tomato and rocket salad
Couscous makes a perfect, fluffy base for the strong flavours of tomato and rocket. Add the dressing and herbs with as heavy a hand as suits your palate, the grains will soak it all up.