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Moroccan Food Recipes
To have a knowhow of the Moroccan food recipes one would have to travel back the time. Actually whenever we talk about the cuisine of a certain part of the world there is not one factor that makes the way it is; there is culture, history, climate, norms and values that devise the menu. This is the reason they say we are what we eat. Same is the case with Moroccan cuisine which culinary experts considered to be one of the richest cuisines of the world. Moroccan food is a major attraction that brings tourists to this North African country every now and then.
Before talking about the ingredients of the Moroccan food recipes let us have a look at the various influences on Moroccan cuisine. Diversity is the term that is commonly attributed to the Moroccan dishes. The reason behind this is the influence of a lot of other civilizations on the Moroccan culture. Berbers were the very first people who resided in this part of the Africa. After Arabs invasion, the culture of Morocco was greatly shaped by their influence. Being a Mediterranean country Morocco had been a gateway between Europe and Africa. Todays Morocco as we see it is not a single culture or civilization; it is a blend of Berber, Arab, Mediterranean and European culture. Whosoever came to Morocco brought with them different ingredients and the ways of cooking and native Moroccans adopted those making it a part of their cuisine. This is what makes the basis of when we call Moroccan cuisine a rich one.
It is not only the ingredients and the taste and the color and the aroma which makes Moroccan recipes unique but also the artistic details that make an essential element of food preparation in Morocco. The food is cut meticulously, prepared in an artistic way and also served keeping in mind the aesthetics of culinary art.
An overlook of the climate of the country is also essential to understand the different ingredients of the Moroccan cuisine. Morocco is an agricultural country with a climate that is suitable to cultivate a large number of crops most of which were brought here by the immigrants. Today we see Morocco growing wheat, tomatoes, beans, egg plants and all other crops and fruits.
Animal tending is also an old tradition in Morocco which makes available both red and white meat to be added to menu on daily basis. Beef and lamb is the most commonly used red wheat with chicken and fish to be the frequent element in white meat category.
A special ingredient of the Moroccan food recipes is the spices that are being traded through Morocco since ancient times. Some of the spices are native and grown in the country; Saffron being the biggest example of such spices. Other spices that are extensively used in Moroccan dishes are cumin, cinnamon, paprika and coriander.
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Special Recipes On Easter
Easter is the Resurrection day of Jesus Christ. It is believed by the Christians that 3 days after Christ’s Crucifixion, Jesus Christ reappeared. So, Easter is celebrated with pomp and fun. People all over the world cherish this day by decorating the house with Easter eggs, candles & flowers, wearing new attires and exchanging Easter gifts with their near and dear ones. However, individuals who are not with their loved ones on such grand occasion, can easily take the help from the e-gifting portals. GiftstoIndia24x7.com is an online portal that has been helping the online shoppers over a decade to send gifts to India. So, on Easter you can surprise your dear ones by sending gifts to India.

Feasting is an essential part of such grand festival. After 40 days of fasting and prayer, all family members gather together on Easter Sunday to enjoy the day with merry-making and feasting. So, here are some tips on special dishes on Easter, which are described below:-

Jelley Bean Easter Basket Cupcakes(egg less)

Ingredients

1 box cupcake mixture
2 to 4 spoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 and a half kg coconut (flaked)
Jelly beans 1 pack
1 can vanilla icing
1 pinch green food coloring

Methods

Apply vegetable oil in the cup cake container.
Put the cup cake mixture in a small cup container, add 2 to 4 spoons baking powder and bake the mixture in cake oven, for 45 to 50 minutes
Keep the cup cake mixture in cool place
Add the flaked coconut with green food coloring
Put the green flaked coconut on the vanilla iced cup cakes.
In the end garnish the cup cakes with colorful jelly beans.

You can cook this on Easter or send the recipe to your dear ones along with Easter gifts to India.

Roasted herb Potatoes

Ingredients

3 pounds of boiled potatoes, peeled and cut into 11/2 pieces
cup vegetable oil or olive oil
4 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano,
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lemon juice
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Method

Heat the oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit
In a baking dish, place the boil potatoes and apply oil on it. Add garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper and mix them well.
Bake the potato mixture for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add fresh lemon juice and oregano for taste.

Along with this delicious roasted potatoes, you can send Easter gifts to India and cakes to your loved ones.

Lemon Juice

Ingredients

4 fresh Lemons
Sugar
Water
A pinch of salt
Ice cubes

Methods

Cut the lemons and squeeze out the juice in a glass.
Add sugar and stir it well.
Pour water, add a pinch of salt in the glass and stir it, until the sugar gets dissolve properly.
Add ice cubes in the glass

You can have this cool drink after having a grand meal. The fresh taste of the lemon will surely refresh your body and soul and help in speedy digestion.

Along with these recipes, you can send gifts to India such as cakes, flowers, dry fruits, gift hampers etc to your near and dear ones. These mouth-watering recipes will surely make the celebration splendid. In addition, gifts will also add special charm to the celebration. So, send gift to India and make the occasion memorable.