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"A "must" for nearly all Tagines, Couscous & North African recipes; I can always obtain it here in France but, as I list this in so many of my recipes I thought I would devise a "copycat" or cheat's spice mix which you can make up & have handy! It will be almost impossible to replicate this spice exactly as the orginal..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, cornflour...

"My take on Cape Malay curry powder; I devised this when I finally finished my precious box of this type of curry powder, that had been sent to me in a Herbs and Spices swap by Zurie! I checked the ingredients list and finally after a little trial and error, I came up with this, and it is a pretty close match! Influenced by Malay cuisine, Cape/Malay..."

Ingredients: cloves, curry leaves...

"This recipe is from Kenya."

Ingredients: coarse salt, garlic powder...

"A spicy dry rub that is great on grilled chicken. Rub onto the chicken ( I use a whole chicken on a spit, or split chickens cooked on indirect heat on the grill) and cook using your favorite method. Can be put on chicken up to 6 hours ahead of cooking time, and refrigerated. Drizzle with some olive oil before grilling, if desired."

Ingredients: ground cumin, lemons...

"I liked this recipe I found in "Food for 50" for it's ease of prep & because it would allow me to bring a taste of Africa & Morocco to my Icelandic kitchen. It's also the 1st recipe I've seen that came w/a "warning" of sorts - "Use sparingly to season soups, stews & meats. The flavor profile compliments..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cardamom...

"For ZWT7. A curry powder that can be used with chicken or beef."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground turmeric...

"Chermoula is a North African marinade, used especially for fish. It also makes a great dipping sauce or salad dressing. This recipe has plenty of tang and has been adapted from one by Julie Le Clerc. I use coriander (cilantro) rather than parsley and Lee Kum Kee's Chili Garlic Sauce rather than a small red chili. I like the end product so much..."

Ingredients: coriander, cumin...

"An amazing spice and nut mixture that can be sprinkled on salads or pasta dishes, mixed with olive oil and brushed on pita or pizza dough, or coated on chicken or fish and then grilled. You can also take some great bread, dip it in olive oil, then in the Dukkah... heaven. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: dried thyme, pistachio nuts...

"Barbecued Meat, Nairobi Market Style (Kenya)
Prepare the following combination and keep in a jar for barbecues. I found this recipe on-line. This mixture is rubbed into the fatty parts of ribs, pork, or the skins of chicken with the fingers, and the meat is barbecued. Meats are never basted with sauces or oil, and yet they never seem to be dry...."

Ingredients: coarse salt, garlic powder...

"Prep time will depend on if you wish to marinate the lamb over night. Cooking time will depend on how rare you like your lamb."

Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground pepper...

"Moroccan Charmoula sauce is a delightful lemony, garlicky, herby marinade and topping made a little exotic with the addition of cumin and cilantro. It's perfect with baked or grilled fish, but it perks up plain old chicken and can be tossed with couscous or rice, too. Be sure to use a good extra-virgin olive oil!"

Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin...

"A mixture of dry spices to rub on your choice of meat. This recipe makes enough for about 3 pounds of chicken thighs (what I used it for)."

Ingredients: dried thyme, lemon zest...

"Charmoula is a Moroccan marinade use for different kinds of meat. This particular one is good for fish & seafood. (Cooking time is marinating time.)"

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin, fresh parsley...

"Use 1 Tbs per pound of meat, poultry or vegetables for a moroccan influence!"

Ingredients: cinnamon, cumin, paprika...