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Fruity African Spice Rub

I got this for xmas from family and now i want to replicate it. As I didn't have totally dried apricots or orange oil, I figured I could just add them to the cooking liquid. I'm not sure how it would store...

Author: cakeinmyface

Beans in Coconut Sauce (Maharagwe Ya Nasi)

This is a popular African dish posted by chef Keith Famie. Simple and satisfying! Cook time does not include the time for the beans to soak overnight. Note: If you want to make this recipe easier/faster,...

Author: LifeIsGood

Oysters Mombasa

Posted for ZWT7 Whether or not the Swahili and other African peoples of the Eastern African coast traditionally ate oysters does not seem to be well documented. There are very few recipes for oysters in...

Author: Sara 76

Moroccan Chicken Sann

My friend made this dish for me when I had a newborn baby. It quickly became a family favorite. The marinade is incredible and the pieces of prune and apricot create a nice sweet balance. Serve with Basmati...

Author: Ashley De Arrigunaga Montulli

La Salade Cote Cap Verte ( Chopped Egg Salad)

The influence of French food in Senegal is unmistakable, yet Senegalese food has a quality of its own, with dishes from many other parts of the world and other parts of Africa incorporated into the cuisine....

Author: SusieQusie

Samaki Wa Kupaka

Make and share this Samaki Wa Kupaka recipe from Food.com.

Author: MarraMamba

Cosa Cosa Shrimps

A seafood dish from Angola posted for ZWT7. The quantities are approximate and method is quoted directly from Knowledge Hound.com ( I gather step 1 is vital to the appreciation of the finished dish)

Author: WicklewoodWench

Safari Pizza With Harissa

Pizza the African way! If you do not have berbere or harissa, there are many recipes for both here on RecipeZaar.

Author: Brenda.

Peppermint Tea Couscous

Make and share this Peppermint Tea Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Author: Chef at Elmstock Tea

Bharat (Middle Eastern Spice Mix)

This is used in Middle Eastern and North African cooking. It adds a wonderful kick to stews (tagines), etc. Use just a pinch or so - it's pretty strong. Store just as you would any other spice mix.

Author: Diane G.

Congo Tofu

This combination of tomato paste, peanut butter, onion, garlic, and tofu may seem odd, but it is delicious. Give it a try!

Author: maymay8

Peri Peri African Chicken

This is a great spicy marinade recipe, a traditional African dish, great for BBQ. Nice with salad and fries, but I like adding it to a pita with salad and garlic Greek yogurt (3/4 cup Greek yogurt and...

Author: UKNO1CHEF

South African Melktert (Milk Tart)

My 'ouma' South African grandmother's legendary milk tart. It is lip-smacking. The recipe is a real winner. It is a traditional South African tart that is very easy to prepare.

Author: TWAKMUIS

Recipe for Elephant Stew (From Griot's Cookbook)

In 1985 (the year my daughter Rachel was born), I bought a book called The Griots' Cookbook: Rare and Well-Done (publisher C. H. Fairfax Company, Columbia Md.). I've been cooking from this book for so...

Author: Adrienne in Reister

Arabic Chilli Sauce

This is a chilli sauce from Lebanon. It's called Mohamara. You can eat it with Fatayers (pastries), meat pies, etc.

Author: Ratatouilleee

Crevette Madagascar

Shimp Madagascar. This is one I found in my search for recipes from Madagascar after a mission trip there. As you can tell, there is French influence.

Author: Ambervim

Red Snapper With Rougail Sauce

Make and share this Red Snapper With Rougail Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Author: WicklewoodWench

Ghorayebah (Butter Biscuits for Eid)

This is a seasonal Sudanese cookie usually used for Eid celebrations. As I moved away, I took what reminded me of my home and family. You are surely free to bake them at any time of the year. This recipe...

Author: Shiara

Best Bobotie

This South African original is similar to meatloaf, but so much better. A slightly sweet curry flavors ground beef with a milk and egg custard on top. It's delicious!

Author: trixie

Spicy Matoke (Plantains)

Plantains are a staple in most of Africa. This Kenyan recipe also shows a south Asian influence. From "The Africa Cookbook".

Author: realbirdlady

Avacado and Tomato Salad

Found this recipe on an African Menu website. Canned peach slices may be added to the Avocado Salad-in which case use one slice of tomato and two to three peach slices. This Lemon Dressing is excellent...

Author: Chef Jean

Egyptian Meatballs

A favorite recipe from my mother-in-law. Serve over couscous with sour cream.

Author: Marie Angel Cat

Egyptian Koshary

This recipe is one of the most famous recipes in Egypt. It's a traditional food that is delicious and savory.

Author: suzan.s

Yogurt Dessert Sauce

This is a a light sauce that can be used with pumpkin pie, baked apples, apple crisp or any other fruit dessert. It is also wonderful over fresh berries when in season. Recipe comes from The New American...

Author: PaulaG

Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous

A flavorful chicken stew that uses exotic spices and nice vegetables served over whole-grain couscous. This recipe was actually a real chicken contest winner! Vegetables and even meat can vary according...

Author: Myleen Sagrado Sjödin

Masala Meusi

This is a delicious curry-like mixture from East Africa. It can be added to any savory East African dish for a burst of authentic flavor. Try it with chicken kebabs and curries.

Author: Simba7

Shata (African Spice)

Make and share this Shata (African Spice) recipe from Food.com.

Author: katie in the UP

Chicken Tagine with Couscous

Slow-cooked and flavorful, this dish is superb served over the curried couscous available on store shelves! We like it spicy.

Author: Ellen R

Paprika Pita Chips

Make and share this Paprika Pita Chips recipe from Food.com.

Author: Boomette

Red Lentils with Veggies

This is a twist on an Ethiopian recipe called misser wat. It's a little spicy. Serve with injera, naan, or rice.

Author: jojo

South Africa Tomato Salad

Posted for ZWTII Tour . . .Another QETH (quick, easy, tasty and healthy) recipe from the Galley Wench

Author: Galley Wench

South African Butternut Rings (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Butternut Squash is a type of orange fleshed winter squash that has a sweet and nutty taste. In South Africa it is commonly cooked with cinnamon and nutmeg. I have to thank my sister in law Janine Solarsh...

Author: Vegetarian Hostess

Algerian Classic Spiced Soup Herira

An inspired soup with a wide assortment of spices, seasonings, lamb or chicken and the unique chamira-a fermented potion that thickens the soup somewhat and adds characteristic flavor.

Author: Olha7397

Le Marriage, Alfredo Algerie

This unique contemporary North African pasta dish combines Algerian, French, and Italian culinary sensibilities into one beautiful pasta featuring a white sauce with bite-sized chicken pieces. Serve over...

Author: Corey Habbas

Ghana Salad from Zoe's Ghana Kitchen

Text excerpted from ZOE'S GHANA KITCHEN © 2017 by Zoe Adjonyoh. Reproduced by permission of Mitchell Beazley. All rights reserved. *This is basically the mother of all salads with everything but the...

Author: Food.com

Ugandan Choroko Sauce

Choroko Sauce is a traditional Ugandan recipe for a classic vegetarian stew of mung beans and potatoes cooked in red palm oil. Can be served with Mandazi recipe#456757. Prep time does not include soaking...

Author: Chef Jean

Peanut Butter Sauce

I got this recipe from Constance, a wonderful woman from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. I use Smuckers Natural peanut butter because it tastes the closest to what I used when I was in the Ivory Coast....

Author: GoatWoman

Arroz de Atum Cape Verdean Rice with Tuna

A traditional Cape Verdean diet is rich in fish and seafood so arroz de atum (also referred to as arroz ku atum) is a perfect taste of my island nation in one bite. Unlike most Cape Verdean dishes, it...

Author: Crystal

Tunisian Baharat

From my copy of the book 'Field Guide to Herbs and Spices'. Three ingredients! The food.com site requires measurements for its ingredients. Just remember for this mix use equal parts in any measurement...

Author: COOKGIRl

South African Murg Poeding ("Marrow" Pudding)

A delicious, warm pudding with a dense texture (hence the marrow name). It pairs well with a warm custard sauce. Great for cold Sunday afternoons!

Author: Azil Melton-Malan

Nutty Amarula Shot

OH MY.... this is a great combination I came up with. Experimenting with Amarula again ;) If you like Frangelico, Amarula and Kahlua.... give this shot a try - you'll be tempted to sip it, but it's best...

Author: Vseward Chef-V

Yemeni Style Chicken Salad

Make and share this Yemeni-Style Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Author: AliciaGski

African Sadza Dumpling

African Nzema / Sadza / Banku / Ugali / Pap / Mealie-meal. Due to its enormous popularity, Sadza is regarded as Zimbabwe's national dish. Like the West African Banku, the East African Ugali, the Zambian...

Author: Chipili

Broiled Shrimp With Tunisian Spice

Make and share this Broiled Shrimp With Tunisian Spice recipe from Food.com.

Author: januarybride

Tunisian Hsou from Tozeur

A hearty soup/stew from the desert region of Tunisia. Adapted from "Tunisia: Mediterranean Cuisine" published by Konemann. Note: there are a number of good recipes for harissa on Food.com, or you can just...

Author: Da Huz

Moroccan Tagine

Tagines are Moroccan slow-cooked meat, fruit and vegetable dishes which are almost invariably made with mutton. Using lamb cuts down the cooking time, but if you can find good hogget (older than lamb,...

Author: MAX BOSIO

Hibiscus & Sumac Prawns from Hibiscus

My friend, Tokunbo, makes the best suya prawns you could ever imagine, but not wanting to include too many suya recipes, I used hibiscus and sumac for my version. Sumac is used more in North Africa than...

Author: Food.com

Maschi (African Stuffed Tomatoes)

Make and share this Maschi (African Stuffed Tomatoes) recipe from Food.com.

Author: katie in the UP

African Crock Pot Soup With Peanut Butter and Lentils

This soup is less sweet than similar ones that use sweet potatoes. Note: Use any combination of chile powders or spicy red pepper that you have).

Author: Abiner Smoothie

African Red Dip

This is a spicy, exciting change to traditional shrimp cocktail sauce. It's fun to watch people try it for the first time. :-) Cook time includes cooling time.

Author: Linorama