Kwanzaa Dinner Party Recipes

"If you've always thought beans were boring, try this super recipe flavored with almonds. The beans are served over couscous, a grain popular in Africa. I thought this was okay the first day, but the next day, I couldn't keep away from it! The first time I made it, I didn't make the couscous. You can make this in a crockpot too. Just check the water..."

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Ingredients: dried red beans, whole wheat couscous...

"I found this recipe in a truly beautiful cookbook called 'World Food Cafe 2' which features vegetarian recipes from around the world alongside stunning photographs."

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"Spears of roasted eggplant, zucchini and parsnips with a fruity saffron dressing served with feathery leaves of frisee and the crunch of pine nuts!"

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Ingredients: Dijon mustard, fresh ground black pepper...

"I would rather drink Coquitos instead of eggnog during the holidays. I did not see my favorite version posted so I am sharing it with my Beverage Forum buddies for the holidays. Time to make does not include chill time so plan accordingly. Happy Holidays!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, egg yolks...

"You can adjust the heat in this recipe by the type of pepper you use. I used serrano peppers and thought it was just right, but I like food pretty spicy so if that's not for you, use a milder pepper, such as jalapeno. I found this in the Chicago Tribune 'Good Eating' section. I added the 2 hour chill time to the prep time."

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Ingredients: hot red peppers, fresh ground black pepper...

"Serve this yummy martini in a glass lined with chocolate syrup to mimic zebra stripes. Africa never tasted so good!"

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Ingredients: Frangelico, espresso...

"If you are a fan of hazelnut flavored coffee you will love this recipe. Amarula is an African liqueur made from the marula fruit; it lends a creamy caramel flavor to this coffee. It is usually sold along side Kahlua in the liquor store. Great for after dinner and the flavors are light enough to ensure all your guests will enjoy! You and your friends..."

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Ingredients: Frangelico, nuts...

"My family loves this recipe and it's so easy to throw together after work. It's pretty spicy, how spicy depends on the andouille sausage that you use, mine was quite hot and so the resulting dish was spicy hot, but good. I reduced the amount of red pepper flakes to appease my family's preference. This will make your house smell as if you've been cooking,..."

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Ingredients: cilantro, andouille sausages...

"A tassie pastry recipe is available at #59854."

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Ingredients: desiccated coconut, eggs...

"You can find a recipe for tassie pastry at Recipe #59854."

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Ingredients: eggs, hazelnuts...

"I saw this being prepared on 'Canadian Living Cooks' and haven't made it yet. It looked so stunning and delicious on the show that I thought I would share it with everyone. I think its a wonderful lunch or buffet item. Enjoy! (Prep and cook times are approximate and do not include standing time)"

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Ingredients: pepper, dry white wine...