MasterChef’s Dave Patera Finds Home in Maghrebi Food

The Chicago food creator says his journey through Moroccan, Amazigh, Algerian, and broader Maghrebi cuisine began with family memory, but grew into a mission to preserve tradition and make North African food more visible in the United States.
Dave Patera Brings Moroccan Tagra to ‘MasterChef USA’

The American food creator honored his North African roots with a northern Moroccan tagra, earning a white apron on season 16 of “MasterChef USA.”
Moroccan Contestant Nora Wins ‘MasterChef’ Apron With Lamb Tagine

Moroccan flavors took center stage on “MasterChef: Global Gauntlet” as Nora earned a white apron with a lamb tagine inspired by her heritage.