African Holiday/Event Recipes

"These are addictive little snacks. Crunchy and flavorful BUT actually good for you too! The spicier you get these the better imho! Plus, spicy foods are supposed to increase your metabolism! A reviewer said these made their mouth dry- Guess they might also increase my water intake! :) Make sure to get them good and dry before baking and they will cook..."

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Ingredients: cooking spray, garbanzo beans...

"They serve these at a local restaurant here in TX. This is NOT a casserole! These guys are dressed for dinner in their best jackets! The WHOLE potato, baked and split like a white baked potato. You just gotta try these to believe how simple and delish they really are! Enjoy!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, salt, sweet potatoes...

"Hasa Al Hummus is a wonderful Moroccan vegetarian soup for a comforting winter warmer. Morocco adores her soups though there are not a million varieties. Many recipes online may taste good though are faux or Moroccan "style" soups. I can guarantee that from me what you get is completely authentic Moroccan fare. I owe this to those interested..."

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Ingredients: dried garbanzo beans, ground turmeric...

"This is a very simple and yummy way to get even the fussiest eater to enjoy the sweet potato."

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Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, sweet potatoes...

"I like to think of this vegetarian dish as Egyptian-style chilli. I was first introduced to it during a trip to Egypt four years ago, where it was nearly all we ate for a week! It's served in "fast food" type restaurants, sold from carts by street vendors and made in the home. There can be many variations, but this is close to the one I grew..."

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Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, brown lentils...

"A quick recipe for tasty pita."

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Ingredients: hot water, quick-rising yeast...

"I just saw this on Boy Meets Grill with Bobby Flay and it is so good and easy I had to post! A great ending to a Moroccan meal! This is also a Caribbean and Southern recipe."

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Ingredients: fresh mint leaves, honey...

"THE ubiquitous sauce of Morocco! Whether a version such as this one or simply thinned down tomato concentrate/paste it is everywhere. Made at home 2-5 times a week and more like 3-6 times at my home! We adore this sauce which is actually meant for dipping your bread into and then scooping up a piece of meat or veg. from the communal platter. It is..."

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Ingredients: sweet white onions, tomato concentrate...

"Easy and different with a great taste."

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Ingredients: cumin, fresh parsley...

"Sweet potatoes add Vitamin C! The Russets give a nice, fluffy texture. Adapted from Martha Stewart Living magazine. A Southern and Caribbean recipe."

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Ingredients: coarse salt, extra virgin olive oil...

"This is a very special soup, great in the winter for taking the chill away."

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Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cardamom...