An Exotic Home Culinary Adventure

By Karla Erovick

Two things I love: exotic cuisine and cooking. When I found out about a monthly culinary subscription box from Hungry Globetrotter, I was intrigued. The box arrives with tested recipes, spices, and other non-perishable ingredients to prepare cuisine from around the globe. They think of everything: a shopping list, background information about the culture and meal, and information about timing each of the dishes.

When this month’s box arrived I was delighted to find Rock the Kasbah Moroccan Dinner ingredients. I love Moroccan cuisine, but don’t have the requisite spices or experience preparing these dishes.

The package contained couscous with fruit and nuts, green olives with preserved lemon, harissa, a spicy tomato sauce, and Ras-el-Hanout, a distinctive Moroccan spice blend. The detailed notes and recipe gave me the confidence to test out this exotic meal for friends.

I prepared a classic dish, lemon and olive tagine with chicken, served with fruit and nut couscous accented by the spicy tomato harissa. Happily, I followed the instructions, which timed everything perfectly for a delicious meal. I felt as if I was enjoying a feast in Morocco but in the comfort of my own home.

The recipe included suggestions for serving mint tea and a wine suggestion, Shiraz. I also served baklava, prepared by a local deli and drizzled with honey. It was fun to learn that Morocco was the first country to officially recognize America as an independent country in 1777. Having visited Morocco, I have some beautiful pottery and other decorative objects that I included in my table setting to create the right ambiance.

I had so much fun preparing a Moroccan feast, I can’t wait to see what next month’s box will bring.

Details: World Dinner Club includes a monthly culinary box delivered to your door. It includes recipes, ingredients, and information about the culture and cuisine—everything you need to confidently prepare an exotic meal. Visit the website for other global culinary gifts any home chef will appreciate.