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"I was taught how to make this recipe during a vacation in Morocco, where I was lucky enough to spend some time with the chef of a restaurant, Naima. In Morocco, people eat it straight out of the tagine with lots of bread to soak up the sauce but it also makes the best spaghetti and meatballs I've ever tasted! The key is to use the freshest, juciest..."

Ingredients: cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"This is an adaptation of Paula Wolfert's quick method, made even faster by blanching the lemons first. We love it in all kinds of salads and as a low-fat alternative to olives."

Ingredients: coarse salt, lemons, olive oil...

"This is a flat bread that we use for meals, sandwiches and breakfast. It is our daily bread here in Morocco and is rarely made at home unless rurally as it is so inexpensive and available on every street corner; small or large. This bread is good for soaking up the sauces,broths and for pushing the food onto and sort of dragging from the communal platter..."

Ingredients: cornmeal, dry active yeast...

"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 distinctive and tasty authentic curry relies heavily on the special blend of spices, known as Cape Malay curry powder. Cape Malay curries are famous for their fruity and full-bodied flavours, making good use of local colourful vegetables or meat and fish, they are not as hot as the curries used in the Indian kitchen. This "secret" recipe..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"According to Wilkipedia, "Keema is a traditional home cooked dish in northern India and Pakistan. It is minced lamb curry served with peas or potatoes. Originally Qeema in Urdu means mince meat. It may be mutton, lamb, beef or chicken. Thus Qeema of any meat can either be cooked in stew form, made into kababs, fried or barbecued." This is..."

Ingredients: cooking oil, ground cumin...

"It enhances the flavour of many foods, I live in Egypt and use it often, I always have in the fridge to liven up the taste buds. Ideal condiment for Liver, spaghetti, foul medames (Egyptian fava beans)"

Ingredients: cumin, garlic, cold water...

"Here is another version of the distinctive Ethiopian spice mix that flavors many of their dishes. Use it to season grilled fish, poultry or meat during cooking, or sprinkle it on meat or vegetable dishes at the table. I found this recipe in Homemakers magazine."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, ground allspice...

"By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Rooibos tea a refreshing, caffeine free with a slightly nutty flavour that comes from the leaves of the South African red bush. Honeybush tea is similar but has a sweeter flavour.
NOTE: Time to cook includes 2 hour refrigeration time."

Ingredients: granulated sugar, rooibos tea bags...

"I love party recipes that can be made ahead and frozen. It doesn't matter if you make and serve or make and freeze, this appetizer is sensational !"

Ingredients: cream cheese, rye cocktail bread...

"This rich chicken dish has vibrant North African flavours and goes fantastically with rice or couscous. Can be frozen for up to one month."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, ground cumin...

"Great for a light supper! Serve with a crusty baguette spread with some roasted garlic, a tossed salad with wild baby greens and a balsamic vinaigrette and you're on your way! Make a double batch and the leftovers freeze well, too."

Ingredients: tomatoes with juice, extra virgin olive oil...

"This is a simple tagine recipe that can be cooked in a large saucepan or casserole. very easy to prepare and cook. This freezes well too - just don't use the nuts and coriander until reheated and ready to serve ; )"

Ingredients: dates, fresh coriander...

"This dish is traditionally cooked in Algeria for eating during Ramadan and on special ocassions. It is hardly ever eaten as a main course, but as a small dish after the main.

This recipe freezes well. In my family, it's only my husband that eats it so I freeze individual portions for him.

I tend to play around with the recipe..."

Ingredients: orange blossom water, lamb...