Tagine Cookbook

Tagine has been a crucial part of traditional Moroccan cuisine for hundreds of years. This word is known to have two meanings. Tagine refers to traditional North African cookware made of either clay or ceramic. It's a shallow and circular dish with a distinct dome-like lid. Another meaning of this word is a slowcooked stew-like dish. As with the meaning of the word tagine, there are different theories about its origin too. One of the most popular theories is that it was introduced sometime during the 18thcentury Islamic empire. Another theory suggests the tagine represents roman influence on Moroccan cooking. Well, it doesn't matter where the Tagine comes from. All that matters is that this is a brilliant piece of cookware that belongs in every kitchen.

Before dwelling into the world of vegetarian tagine recipes, it's important to understand that there are two aspects to this book. The first one is that all the recipes include a variety of vegetables and plant-based foods. The second is that all the recipes are prepared using tagine. Cooking with a tagine is one of the most incredible ways to whip up a variety of meals. You will not need any other pots or pans if you're cooking with them. What more? You can use it to serve as well! Understanding the benefits of both these aspects will increase your inclination and motivation to try the different recipes given in this book.