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    Dawa (African Cocktail)

    Dawa (African Cocktail)

    By NcMysteryShopper

    4 Reviews

    African Ginger Cake

    African Ginger Cake

    Nigerian Coconut Shrimp Rice

    Nigerian Coconut Shrimp Rice

    Pumpkin Peanut Soup

    Pumpkin Peanut Soup

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    Spicy African Peanut Soup
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    We served this on Christmas Eve to friends and family and it was a universal hit! Very filling and its orange colour looks beautiful in a bowl.

    Spicy African Peanut Soup

    Recipe #24464

    Spicy African Peanut Soup

    By Sackville on April 8, 2002

    Recipe #24464

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    "We served this on Christmas Eve to friends and family and it was a universal hit! Very filling and its orange colour looks beautiful in a bowl."

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    Ingredients: fresh ginger, green onions...

    36 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Tunisian Vegetable Stew
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    This recipe was originally posted by Zenith, who is no longer active at Zaar. She was a wonderful chef, however, so when her recipes went up for adoption...

    Tunisian Vegetable Stew

    Recipe #54602

    Tunisian Vegetable Stew

    By spatchcock on February 22, 2003

    Recipe #54602

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    "This recipe was originally posted by Zenith, who is no longer active at Zaar. She was a wonderful chef, however, so when her recipes went up for adoption I grabbed as many as I could. This is one that had been in my cookbook for months and months, and I still haven't gotten around to trying it. She is greatly missed! Here's what she had to say about..."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, currants...

    18 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 36 mins

    Recipe #15522

    West African Beans
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    I love this dish! My late husband was from Cameroon (fr.West Africa) He taught me to cook their dishes. When I prepare these recipes, I am thankful...

    West African Beans

    By bayoucritter aka. angela on December 9, 2001

    Recipe #15522

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    "I love this dish! My late husband was from Cameroon (fr.West Africa) He taught me to cook their dishes. When I prepare these recipes, I am thankful for having the opportunity for such a wonderful cultural experience. The more you make this dish, the better you get at it. Actually, the beans are a healthy food and very filling. You can add Meat..."

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    Ingredients: olive oil, onions...

    16 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

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    Boom Chakalaka(Vegetarian)
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    Boom chakalaka! Born in the townships of South Africa, chakalaka is a simple, spicy dish of onions, tomatoes and often beans. It has been a staple for...

    Boom Chakalaka(Vegetarian)

    By Sharon123 on May 24, 2011

    Recipe #457217

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    "Boom chakalaka! Born in the townships of South Africa, chakalaka is a simple, spicy dish of onions, tomatoes and often beans. It has been a staple for generations of black South Africans, and is a required condiment at South African braais, or barbecues. Chakalaka can be served hot or cold, over mealie pap, with slices of bread, or as a condiment..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, pepper, curry powder...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #456163

    Black-Eyed Peas and Tomatoes With Sauteed Plantains(Or Bananas)
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    Inspired by the dish Red-Red from Ghana, this simple stew of tomatoes and black-eyed peas is traditionally served with fried plantains with variations...

    Black-Eyed Peas and Tomatoes With Sauteed Plantains(Or Bananas)

    By Sharon123 on May 15, 2011

    Recipe #456163

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    "Inspired by the dish Red-Red from Ghana, this simple stew of tomatoes and black-eyed peas is traditionally served with fried plantains with variations all over Africa. Sauteéd bananas are a great substitute and the flavor combination, while unusual, is tasty and balanced. This recipe was inspired by Whole Planet Foundation microcredit clients."

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    Ingredients: fresh ginger, crushed tomatoes...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Recipe #454424

    African Meatballs W/ Tomato Sauce
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    Vegetable Meat Balls, is a traditional Nigerian recipe for a classic dish of beef meatballs with potatoes, carrots and onions that are pan-fried to brown...

    African Meatballs W/ Tomato Sauce

    By jameras on April 25, 2011

    Recipe #454424

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    "Vegetable Meat Balls, is a traditional Nigerian recipe for a classic dish of beef meatballs with potatoes, carrots and onions that are pan-fried to brown then cooked in a tomato-based sauce before being served with rice and greens. I modified it subing beef for turkey and yams for sweet potatoes (cuz they are in season here in GA)"

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    Ingredients: pepper, palm oil...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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    Spicy Chicken With Couscous
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    This is a deliciously spicy low fat chicken dish. You control the spiciness with strength of the curry powder you add. You can even leave out the chicken...

    Spicy Chicken With Couscous

    Recipe #72101

    Spicy Chicken With Couscous

    By Rogue Red on October 1, 2003

    Recipe #72101

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    "This is a deliciously spicy low fat chicken dish. You control the spiciness with strength of the curry powder you add. You can even leave out the chicken to use it as a side dish."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, couscous...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #57689

    Zhoug
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    This is a very tasty yemenite hot sauce recipe which comes from Joan Nathan. It is a great condiment with real heat and flavour. It can be used in spreads,...

    Zhoug

    By Miraklegirl on April 3, 2003

    Recipe #57689

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    "This is a very tasty yemenite hot sauce recipe which comes from Joan Nathan. It is a great condiment with real heat and flavour. It can be used in spreads, salad dressings, soups, marinades. You name it. Enjoy!"

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    Ingredients: coriander, cumin, garlic...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Recipe #55280

    Tunisian Vegetable Stew
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    This was given to me by a dear friend. I think it comes from a Moosewood cookbook.

    Tunisian Vegetable Stew

    By ratherbeswimmin' on March 1, 2003

    Recipe #55280

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    "This was given to me by a dear friend. I think it comes from a Moosewood cookbook."

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    Ingredients: currants, feta cheese...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:40 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

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    Spicy Chicken With Couscous
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    This is a deliciously spicy low fat chicken dish. You control the spiciness with strength of the curry powder you add. You can even leave out the chicken...

    Spicy Chicken With Couscous

    Recipe #72101

    Spicy Chicken With Couscous

    By Rogue Red on October 1, 2003

    Recipe #72101

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    "This is a deliciously spicy low fat chicken dish. You control the spiciness with strength of the curry powder you add. You can even leave out the chicken to use it as a side dish."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, couscous...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Sudanese Yogurt and Tahini Dip
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    Makes a great vegetable dip.

    Sudanese Yogurt and Tahini Dip

    Recipe #37613

    Sudanese Yogurt and Tahini Dip

    By Sue Lau on August 19, 2002

    Recipe #37613

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    "Makes a great vegetable dip."

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    Ingredients: fresh parsley, garlic...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Somalian tea
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    Stopping in Somalia on a virtual Round the World foodie tour...here's the recipe I found.

    Somalian tea

    Recipe #50407

    Somalian tea

    By Missy Wombat on January 8, 2003

    Recipe #50407

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    "Stopping in Somalia on a virtual Round the World foodie tour...here's the recipe I found."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 mins

    Total Time: 6 mins

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    South African Sausage (Boerewors)
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    This is the best sausage I have ever had. It will make any South African Homesick instantly. It is very filling. I got it when I lived in South Africa...

    South African Sausage (Boerewors)

    Recipe #50588

    South African Sausage (Boerewors)

    By Zookeenee on January 10, 2003

    Recipe #50588

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    "This is the best sausage I have ever had. It will make any South African Homesick instantly. It is very filling. I got it when I lived in South Africa for a couple of years."

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    Ingredients: casings, fresh ground black pepper...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

    Dawa (African Cocktail)
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    Dawa means "medicine" or "magic potion" in Swahili. In other words, a dawa is said to be so potent that it will cure whatever ails...

    Dawa (African Cocktail)

    Recipe #173116

    Dawa (African Cocktail)

    By NcMysteryShopper on June 17, 2006

    Recipe #173116

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    "Dawa means "medicine" or "magic potion" in Swahili. In other words, a dawa is said to be so potent that it will cure whatever ails you. The recipe is based on a famous Brazilian drink that was introduced to Kenya. It is now one of the most widely consumed cocktails in Kenya and has spread through out North and South Africa (especially..."

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    Ingredients: ice cubes, limes, sugar...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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