Category: Cooking

Makroud: dolci tunisini di semola, piccoli rombi ripieni di datteri con superficie dorata e lucida.

Makroud: The Original Recipe and the Secret to Keeping Them from Breaking

Tunisian Makroud: Original Recipe, Dates, Semolina, Honey, Preparation Secrets, Oriental Biscuits, North African Desserts, Soft Texture, Traditional Tips, Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Them From Crumbing.

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October 17, 2025

Chorba zuppa al pomodoro con verdure e polpette, guarnita con prezzemolo; pane ai semi, spezie e cucchiaio su fondo chiaro.

Tunisian Chorba: The Original, Traditional Recipe

Discover Tunisian chorba: authentic recipe, use of the frik, differences from Moroccan chorba, and a variation on chicken chorba. Secrets and history of chorba, Tunisia's national dish.

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September 6, 2025

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Tunisian Baklava: The Sweet Between Tradition and Flavors

Discover Tunisian Baklava, an iconic dessert made with filo pastry and nuts. A journey through history, typical ingredients, preparation and its deep cultural meaning.

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August 2, 2025

Ciotola bianca vista dall'alto con salsa all'olio di peperoncino rosso brillante, contenente fiocchi di peperoncino e olio, su sfondo scuro.

Tunisian Harissa: Recipe, Uses and Benefits of the Spicy Paste

Tunisian Harissa: Iconic North African Spicy Paste. A journey through history, versatile recipes, culinary traditions, ingredients, and surprising health benefits.

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June 7, 2025

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Brik: Recipes and History of the Typical Dish of Tunisia

Brik, a typical Tunisian dish, combines tradition and taste in a crispy pastry with a versatile filling. Discover recipes, history and where to taste this North African specialty.

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March 12, 2025

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Tajin: Tunisian Cuisine and Tradition

Tajine is a traditional North African dish, slowly cooked in a clay pot. Discover its history, popular variations and tips for making an authentic and flavorful tagine.

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September 19, 2024

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Discovering Tunisian Wine: History and Tastings

The Tunisi.info page explores Tunisian wine, highlighting its history and major wine regions such as Cap Bon, Hammamet and Sousse. It describes the varieties of red, white and rosé wines, and provides suggestions for tasting and food pairings. Tunisian wine, with roots dating back to the Phoenicians and Romans, offers a unique experience thanks to ideal climatic conditions and local winemaking tradition.

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June 25, 2024

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Between the Mediterranean and the Sahara, Tunisian cuisine combines intense aromas and ancient traditions. Here, you’ll find authentic recipes and easy-to-make versions: from seafood and lamb couscous to the spiciness of harissa, from grilled salads like slata mechouia to street soups like lablabi. Discover iconic dishes—crispy brik, ojja with eggs and merguez, kafteji, baked Tunisian tagine—along with local spices and blends like tabil, Sahel olive oil, and Deglet Nour dates.

We cover holidays and seasonality (Ramadan, Eid, weddings), techniques and utensils (couscoussiere, terracotta pots), with guides to ingredients and substitutions available in Italy. Desserts and mint tea with pine nuts—makroud, samsa, bambalouni—are also included, as are street food itineraries from Tunis to Djerba. Start your journey here: step-by-step recipes, fun facts, family stories, and tips for cooking Tunisian cuisine every day.