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Top 4 Tagines for Moroccan and North African Cooking

By Saad Fayed, About.com

Tagines are cooking vessels commonly used in North African countries like Morocco and Algeria. It consists of two pieces - a plate like bottom and a conical shaped lid. The bottom doubles as a serving dish, which comes in handy for nomads. Heat is retained for hours in a tagine, which is used on the stovetop in kitchens.

Cooking with a tagine is unique and produce food rich flavor.

1. Emerilware Tagine by All-Clad

What I like the most about this tagine is that its all you need, there are no fancy bells and whistles. It is manufactured by All-Clad, a name you can trust, and brought to you by Emeril Lagasse. This tagine comes with recipe cards to use with your new tagine. The base is also non-stick, a must have for easy clean up.

2. Le Creuset 1.5-qt. Moroccan Tagine

Le Creuset products are simply the best of the best, and their tagine measures up to my standard. The sturdy, stainless steel base will not absorb odors and is easy to clean. This tagine produces perfect culinary creations.

3. All-Clad Stainless Steel Tagine

This is a pricier tagine, but you are guaranteed the performance of All-Clad. All-Clad Tagine adds performance and style to this method of cooking. The glazed terracotta cover returns moisture to the dish and the stainless steel base offers superior heat distribution. Suitable for oven to table presentation.

4. Emile Henry 1.6-qt. Flame Top Tagine

I love the way this tagine looks. It goes from stovetop to table and makes a simple, tasteful presentation. The flame top tagine can also go from freezer or refrigerator right to the oven for easy make ahead preparation.

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