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Moroccan flavor, made at home

From the recipes I grew up with to the meals I make every day, there’s always something good cooking in my kitchen.

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The Best Banana Bread
The Best Banana Bread
Chicken Tagine
Chicken Tagine
Moroccan Marinated Olives
Moroccan Marinated Olives
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Banana Bread
This easy chocolate chip banana bread is soft, moist, and full of rich banana flavor with little pockets of melted semi-sweet chocolate in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples, ripe bananas, brown sugar, and melted butter, it's the perfect homemade treat for breakfast, an afternoon coffee break, or dessert.
Moroccan Marinated Olives
A quick Moroccan appetizer made with green olives, garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, and warm spices.
Chicken Tagine
This Moroccan Chicken Tagine is tender, flavorful, and packed with warm spices, preserved lemon, and green olives. Served with Moroccan bread, it’s a comforting dish full of classic Moroccan flavors.
Baguette Recipe
Make easy homemade baguettes with simple ingredients and no kneading. These baguettes have a crisp, golden crust and a soft, chewy center, perfect for soups, sandwiches, or dipping in olive oil.
Preserved Lemons
Make Moroccan preserved lemons with fresh lemons and kosher salt. This simple recipe takes patience but creates tender, flavorful lemon rinds perfect for tagines, salads, marinades, and sauces.
High Protein Beef Bowls
Easy high-protein beef bowls with taco-seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey. Each serving has about 38g of protein.
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Find Your Next Favorite

From slow-cooked tagines to sweet seffa and mint tea — find your next Moroccan favorite.

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Find Your Next Favorite
From slow-cooked tagines to sweet seffa and mint tea, find your next Moroccan favorite.
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Egyptian Goulash
Egyptian Goulash with phyllo pastry, savory ground beef, and warm Middle Eastern spices. Flavorful and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Start your day with Apple Pie Overnight Oats. Easy, healthy, and perfect for busy mornings!
No Bake Date Bars
Delicious no-bake date bars that are soft, chewy, and naturally sweet. Perfect as a healthy snack, dessert, or treat with tea, coffee, or smoothies.
Berry Hibiscus Mocktail
A vibrant, refreshing drink made with chilled hibiscus tea, juicy mixed berries, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling soda. Lightly sweet, beautifully fizzy, and finished with a strawberry sugar rim, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
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Delicious Pistachio Tiramisu
A creamy, nutty twist on classic tiramisu! Layers of mascarpone and pistachio paste-soaked ladyfingers, topped with crushed pistachios and delicate rose petals. Perfect for iftar or any special occasion.
Moroccan Seffa
This sweet Moroccan seffa is made with fluffy steamed vermicelli, plump raisins, rich ghee, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and toasted almonds. A traditional Moroccan recipe that's perfect for Ramadan, celebrations, and family gatherings.
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Hi, I’m Dina!

I’m a Moroccan chef born and raised in Texas. I’ve loved cooking since I was little, and this is where I share the Moroccan recipes I grew up with alongside the everyday meals I make at home.

When I’m not in the kitchen, I’m usually traveling or spending time with family and friends. I’m glad you found your way here.

Thank you for joining me on this journey.

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I want to keep the Moroccan recipes I grew up with alive and make them easy to cook at home. You’ll find family favorites here, along with the everyday dishes we come back to again and again.
Cooking can be intimidating sometimes — but here we celebrate the journey and the destination.
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Chicken Marinades Four Ways
Four flavorful chicken marinades that are easy to prep, freezer-friendly, and perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing. From zesty Moroccan preserved lemon to sweet Honey Harissa, creamy Curry Chicken, and savory Soy Garlic, these recipes deliver bold, juicy chicken every time.
Moroccan Baked Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives
This Moroccan baked chicken dish proves that you don't need a tagine or even a lot of time to bring the warmth and complexity of Moroccan food on your table. It’s rustic, soulful, and destined to become a repeat recipe in your household.
Moroccan Beef Skewers
Juicy Moroccan Beef Skewers marinated with herbs, spices, olive oil, and harissa. Perfect for grilling, BBQs, Eid gatherings, or easy weeknight dinners.

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Banana Bread
This easy chocolate chip banana bread is soft, moist, and full of rich banana flavor with little pockets of melted semi-sweet chocolate in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples, ripe bananas, brown sugar, and melted butter, it's the perfect homemade treat for breakfast, an afternoon coffee break, or dessert.
Moroccan Marinated Olives
A quick Moroccan appetizer made with green olives, garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, and warm spices.
Chicken Tagine
This Moroccan Chicken Tagine is tender, flavorful, and packed with warm spices, preserved lemon, and green olives. Served with Moroccan bread, it’s a comforting dish full of classic Moroccan flavors.
Baguette Recipe
Make easy homemade baguettes with simple ingredients and no kneading. These baguettes have a crisp, golden crust and a soft, chewy center, perfect for soups, sandwiches, or dipping in olive oil.
Preserved Lemons
Make Moroccan preserved lemons with fresh lemons and kosher salt. This simple recipe takes patience but creates tender, flavorful lemon rinds perfect for tagines, salads, marinades, and sauces.
High Protein Beef Bowls
Easy high-protein beef bowls with taco-seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, avocado, and hot honey. Each serving has about 38g of protein.
SEE ALL RECIPES
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