Guide Recipes
Kitchen guides and tutorials for Moroccan cooking techniques, spices, and traditions.
7 recipes — every one cooked at least 3 times in Meknas.
How to use these guide recipes
Start with Key Takeaways on each recipe for timing and yield, follow Ingredients with gram + cup measures, then check Troubleshooting before you start. All guide dishes are developed and photographed by Azmi Mhamed — no stock, no AI food images. See our testing process.
How to Use a Tagine Pot - Complete Beginner Guide
Everything you need to know about cooking with a traditional Moroccan tagine — from seasoning to heat management and care.
Moroccan Spices Explained: A Visual Guide
A complete visual guide to the essential spices of Moroccan cooking — where to find them, how to use them, and what dishes they belong in.
How to Make Perfect Kefta - Technique Guide
The secrets to juicy, well-seasoned kefta every time: meat selection, fat ratios, binding techniques, and grilling tips.
How to Steam Couscous Perfectly - Technique Guide
Master the traditional Moroccan method of steaming couscous in a couscoussier. Fluffy, separate grains every time.
Moroccan Tea Ceremony - The Art of Atay
The cultural ritual of preparing and serving Moroccan mint tea. From tea selection to pouring technique and etiquette.
Moroccan Ramadan Sweets - Complete Baking Guide
A guide to the essential sweets of Ramadan: chebakia, sellou, ghriba, and briouats. Timing, techniques, and serving traditions.
The Perfect Moroccan Breakfast - Setting the Table
How to set a traditional Moroccan breakfast spread: bread selection, accompaniments, tea service, and timing for fresh msemen and baghrir.