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"Typical Salad from the Ivory Coast!For a pretty presentation scored cucumber and zucchini with a fork, not peeled. Onions are nice placed in between the layers."

Ingredients: cucumbers, red pepper flakes...

"A nice warming spicy side."

Ingredients: cumin seeds, orange lentils...

"From: Boschendal Wine Estate Restaurant,
Cape Province, South Africa.

It is actually a delicious cake but rich!!
Very simple to make."

Ingredients: bicarbonate of soda, eggs...

"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 hearty stew that originated in areas of South and East Africa. Potatoes, both sweet and white, as well as cauliflower, calcium-rich greens, raisins, and spices make a savory and nourishing meal to warm us on cold winter nights. Serve topped
with rice, couscous, or quinoa."

Ingredients: cauliflower heads, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"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...

"A wonderful African inspired yellow rice dish that my Mum always makes. I have adapted her recipe slightly - and this cooks very well in a rice cooker - a gadget I would NOT be without! If you don't have any fruit chutney available, add a handful of sultanas & toasted flaked almonds and maybe a tablespoon of peach or apricot jam too. A wonderful..."

Ingredients: pepper, fruit chutney...

"This recipe for Arabic Refreshing Tea is pronounced She me Yan-soon. The Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea - Red Tea
it contains no caffeine. It's shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and hypertension. Studies also show that this tea relieves anti- spasmodic agents, which can relieve stomach..."

Ingredients: walnuts, water, tea bags...

"Posting this for ZWT 2006, this is a typical South African Curry. For those who dislike Coconut Milk in curries try this one; it is coconut milk free. This is served over rice or with a bread such as Chapatis."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, cooking oil...

"Recently enjoyed my first meal at a local South African restaurant here in Brooklyn. There we enjoyed this fabulous side dish - a spicy revamped rendition of baked beans. Of course, this sent me in search of a recipe to prepare at home. Found this one on the Internet and plan to try it soon. The original called for three times the amount of oil..."

Ingredients: fresh coriander, fresh garlic...

"Tonight, Lila (my sharemate) did such a wonderful job! She made Spinach soup as in entree, made this amazing Shrimp dish for main, and we had Lila's Delicious Avocado Dessert Salad for dessert. It's my MISSION to post this recipe to share it with you!!! lol"

Ingredients: coriander, shrimp...

"Another traditional South African dish, derived from the spicy cuisine of Malay slaves brought to the Cape of Good Hope by Dutch colonialists.
Do not be put off by the list of ingredients, preparation is really quite simple and not at all time-consuming. The end result is well worth the effort."

Ingredients: curry powder, fruit chutney...

"From Every Day with Rachael Ray
February-March 2006. Bobotie is a slow-baked South African sweet-spicy meat casserole."

Ingredients: cilantro leaves, coriander...

"Found this at recipe cottage tweeked of course. I always serve lamb with garlic and saw this and thought how yummy does this sound! Sweet and spicy!"

Ingredients: cumin seeds, Dijon mustard...