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Modern Moroccan Dinner Menu

Seasonal, accessible ingredients make this menu pop

Jenny Slafkosky
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Moroccan Spiced Lamb Meatballs

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Meatballs are easy to make, and they’re a good way to get everyone at the party involved in the cooking. Petrie peps up this familiar food with fresh ginger along with the fragrant Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout.

A razor-sharp grater, such as a Microplane, makes quick work 
of finely shredding ginger and garlic. If 
you don’t have one, simply mince those seasonings into a paste.

Recipe: Moroccan Spiced Lamb Meatballs

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Warm Chickpea, Red Pepper, and Spinach Salad with Harissa

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To create this bright-tasting but sultry salad, Petrie starts with classic Moroccan roasted vegetables and then adds fresh spinach and a sherry vinaigrette.

Recipe: Warm Chickpea, Red Pepper, and Spinach Salad with Harissa

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Saffron Couscous

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Saffron and caramelized carrot wisps give this couscous vibrant aroma and flavor.

Recipe: Saffron Couscous

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Chèvre with Pistachios and Honey

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What a crowd-pleaser: This combination of warm, tangy cheese; aromatic honey; and salty nuts is ridiculously delicious and addictive. Even better, the dish takes just a few minutes to make.

Wine Pairing: Foxen Chenin Blanc 2007 (Santa Maria Valley; $20)

Recipe: Chèvre with Pistachios and Honey

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Almond Butter Crescents

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Warmed with a hint of cinnamon, these delicately sweet cookies have a slightly sandy texture and taste great with a glass of Moroccan mint tea.

Recipe: Almond Butter Crescents