Moroccan Dinner for Friends

Moroccan - Food Lover's Collection

She is a Journalist with a curious and enquiring mind. She accompanied her husband on a  a recent medical conference to Morocco where her husband was a speaker.  Against the advice of the  Concierge, she took a taxi to the spice market in Casablanca and purchased all types of exotic spices. She survived the market, however, the airline lost her luggage

She is a friend whose generosity knows no bonds. It was high time to invite them to dinner.

My tagine - a gift from my Moroccan friend

It was decided that a Tagine of lamb with apricots, prunes and honey would be the main course. I have a beautiful serving tagine which a Moroccan friend gifted me.

Tagine of Lamb  Serves 6

2 lb/1 kg shoulder of lamb trimmed and cubed
2-3 tblsp. olive or argan oil
1 oz/25g fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
large pinch of saffron threads
2 tsp round cinnamon
1 onion, finely choppede
2-3 garlic cloves chopped
1 cup plumped dried pitted prunes, soaked in lukewarm water for 1 hr
1 cup plumped dried apricots, soaked in lukewarm water for 1 hr.
2 large tbsp runny honey
sale and pepper


Put the lamp in a large tagine or heavy bottomed flameproof cassserole. A the oil ginger, saffron cinnamon, onion garlic and sale and pepper to taste. Pour in enough water to cover. Cover and simmer for 2 hrs topping off the water if necessary till meat is very tender.

Drain the prunes and apricots and add them to the tagine Stir in the honey, re-cover and simmer for an additional 30 mins or until the sauce has reduced. Serve hot with buttery couscous and a salad.
I have also made this dish with chicken and it is equally delicious.

We had drinks on the balcony and watched the sunset.  Dinner was delicious and we talked in and laughed till the early morning.

Do you enjoy Moroccan food?