By Irene F. Day
153 Pages
Quality Paperback
2000 Pelican Press
ISBN 1-56554-700-4
$12.95
Review by Cheri Sicard
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Whether you're an adventurous cook and eater looking to expand your culinary repertoire or someone who has been lucky enough to spend some time Morocco and you miss the exotic flavors, this book is a gem. Recipes for classic Moroccan dishes are given in a manner that's so straightforward and clear, even novice cooks will be turning out fabulous Moroccan feasts.

I was especially impressed with the thoroughness of the author's knowledge. Her experience with the country started as a "weekend" trip that lasted three years. Many of the recipes include regional variations on the basic theme. Irene Day's personal insights and background, as well as two short essays about the life and people of Morocco really bring the history and traditions behind the recipes to life. This is one of those cookbooks you'll read like a novel as well as take to the kitchen.

All the classic dishes are represented like couscous, kabobs, hareena, bastilla and traditional mint tea, as well so some you might not be as familiar with like Moroccan pickles, chicken with pumpkin, lamb with prunes and a host of others.

Moroccan food features a lot of spices and frequently mixes the sweet and savory. Fortunately for cooks in the United States, most ingredients are easy to find and readily available and no special tools, pots or utensils are needed to get great results. From soups and salads through desserts and beverages and everything in between, you could turn out a Moroccan banquet with the recipes in this book. You'd also know about the traditions behind the dishes and how they should be traditionally served.

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