Marrakesh is a hearty meal of braised chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, chickpeas and prunes seasoned with ras el hanout spices, onion, garlic and ginger served beneath a bed of quinoa.

Ingredients

chicken, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, prunes, olives, quinoa Full ingredient list

Dietary notes

dairy-free, gluten-free, kid-friendly, spicy-mild

Ras El Hanout, the king of spice blends

Ras El Hanout, translating to the boastful "head of the shop," intends to let you know that THIS is the top shelf offering of your local spice monger. Omnipresent in souqs and bazaars in Algeria, Tunisia, and especially Morocco, its name hints as its history as any merchants best offering.

Recipes can be tightly held, and vary widely even from family to family operating within feet of each other. It's easy to sample the local terroir, as blends naturally rely heavily on regional flora. And vendors pridefully use this recognizable name to showcase the best that they have to offer, meticulously designed to optimize for both flavor, aroma, and consumer experience.