Ras el hanout is a North African Spice and it's name translates loosely to "House Blend". It can contain as many as 50 ingredients including rosebuds and...
Author: JustJanS
This is a spice mix used in North Africa. Goes great on any meat that you would like to grill or roast. Also, mix 1 teaspoon spice with 1 cup yogurt and...
Author: threeovens
Grilling shrimps on skewers seems to be a common way of cooking them in Angola, it works well, specially for turning them, and is very attractive. As is...
Author: Chef Jean
Meni-meniyong is a wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet. It's very easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike. I didn't include cooling time....
Author: Nif_H
This is a Tunisian egg dish that I learned from my mother in law on one of my trips to Tunisia. It can be made with liver (like my mother in law uses),...
Author: Asma Khalfaoui
We had this kind of soup in a restaurant at the harbor of Algier, Algeria. Back at home I tried to copy the recipe and came up with this version. Feel...
Author: Halalmom
This is a famous Arabian dessert. It's more like cream caramel in texture, but it is much lighter. I wanted to share this with you guys, not only the recipe...
Author: bmaaq
To make this soup use yellow split peas, its the secret ingredient according to my colleague. This makes a wonderful lunch served with garlic bread and...
Author: Baby Kato
This recipe is from week five of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every country on Earth, and Algeria is my fifth...
Author: GiddyUpGo
Tegelese Tesmi is a traditional Eritrean recipe for a classic form of ghee or clarified butter flavoured with onion, garlic and ginger. It is often listed...
Author: Nif_H
A delicious blend of flavors. Comfort food. Extremely aromatic and fragrant.
Author: Shanda
Lemon and Pistachio Couscous is delicious with fish and chicken or lamb and quick to prepare. What more could you ask for?
Author: Kate in Katoomba
These make a lovely cookie for Valentine's Day. NOTE: Rose water is not strong enough flavoring. Be sure to use rose fluid, available from many drugstores....
Author: J. Storm
This attractive, spicy fish dish is very popular in Tunisia. Small cubes of salted eggplant can be substituted for the zucchini.
Author: FDADELKARIM
A great salad for potlucks. Substitutions can be made to the vegetables. While in Mexico I used cilantro instead of parsley and added poblanos and created...
Author: Galley Wench
This is one of my favorite Egyptian desserts that my mom used to make while we were growing up. Serve hot or cooled.
Author: UnboundedPassion
Entered for safe-keeping. From June 2012 Vegetarian Times. Tabil means coriander in Tunisian Arabic. Coriander is a pungent, slightly peppery seed. (Tunisia...
Author: KateL
Make and share this Mint-Cilantro and Coconut Rice recipe from Food.com.
Author: wicked cook 46
This is a recipe I saw originally in the Sundays at Moosewood cookbook. I use some of the habanero peppers I grow to add heat to this soup, but the original...
Author: hudelei
Simple spicy seafood from Mozambique. Serve with rice and lemon quarters for garnish. Adapted from "The Africa Cookbook".
Author: realbirdlady
This authentic Algerian potato stew is made with dersa, a spicy chile and garlic paste. It's delicious on its own as a vegan or vegetarian main, or served...
Author: Djam
Make and share this Cassava in Coconut (Muhogo Wa Nazi) recipe from Food.com.
Author: CJAY8248
I just saw this being made on whatscookingtv.com and oh my did it look good. I will update description once I have actually made it
Author: Deantini
This is a family recipe passed down for generations albeit modified over time. The recipe may be modified to suit individual tastes; the recipe calls for...
Author: drcook
Make and share this Marrakesh Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Author: ratherbeswimmin
Posted for ZWT. I haven't made it yet so I guessed on the yield and time. The plantains don't have to be completely ripe.
Author: puppitypup
Tilapia roasted with chickpeas, tomato, & cilantro, topped with creamy yogurt sauce.
Author: Kristin Ramirez
A Kenyan vegetarian / side vegetable dish, which means "stretch the week" in Swahili. I became completely addicted to this while visiting Kenya. It is...
Author: Chef UK
Grains of Paradise were a common spice in Europe before the discovery of black pepper. It's still used in North and Western Africa. The flavor is similar...
Author: Sascha
Egyptian pita pockets. After cooking, consider adding lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, or jalapeno/serrano peppers into the pita pockets as well.
Author: Gevans
Make and share this Saffron & Raisin Couscous With Fresh Mint recipe from Food.com.
Author: Az B8990
A Malagasy traditional dish, a pot over the fire with only leafy vegetables. It varies greatly throughout the country. Ro=soup Mazava=Clear. If there is...
Author: Ambervim
I have had this recipe for a long time. It is one of those recipes that gets misplaced and then pops back up. Thus, I haven't actually tried it yet. I...
Author: PaulaG
Green beans are simmered with a spicy beef and tomato sauce in this recipe.
Author: JAVONNES
This one-dish stew is deliciously different. It is very healthy, also. My husband asked for seconds! Serve in soup bowls.
Author: Keep it Tasty
A hearty vegetarian Tunisian dish of pasta with lentils that is satisfying and delicious.
Author: Tina Kauffman
This Moroccan salad is prepared by simmering diced potatoes or yams with cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, raisins honey etc. It is an easy dish with an exotic...
Author: AfricanFoodNetwork
One of many traditional Swahilli-seafood dishes from Zanzibar Island. The use of Indian-style curry is indicative of Zanzibar's history as a crossroads...
Author: BakinBaby
Created for the Dining on a Dollar contest. At first this was inspired by Senegalese peanut soup which has Asian influences but it evolved more into a...
Author: Engrossed
Niter Kebbeh is essential to Ethiopian cooking, and is great for experimental fusion cooking. You may want to make a berbere spice paste as well.
Author: quantumshanti
A delicious chicken pie with a subtle difference - found on my travels in the Middle East and North Africa. Makes a good buffet dish. Make sure bouillon...
Author: flute
In this Algerian tagine, chicken thighs are cooked on a bed of spiced onions, then roasted with carrots and sweet potatoes. Raisins and prunes are added...
Author: Fatilala
These are Lourenco Marques Prawns or Prawns Mozambique. Prawns from the waters off Mozambique are famous for the large size and delicious flavor. These...
Author: mary winecoff
nice low fat - low cal - a fish from South Africa This was delicious, texture much like Cod and a mild flavour.
Author: Derf2440
The preserved lemon in this extremely tasty dish brings out the full flavor of the lamb! I serve these lamb chops on a bed of couscous, with tabbouleh...
Author: Craig Nanango
This is a traditional Senegalese recipe. It would take an ichthyologist to determine exactly what kind of fish are used to make this dish in Africa, and...
Author: Annacia
Make and share this Cigars With Almonds and Honey. recipe from Food.com.
Author: kazi.recipe
A great little appetizer from the California Avocado Commision. You may leave out the egg yolks or add them in!
Author: Sharon123