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Somali Spaghetti Sauce

This is Somali-style spaghetti sauce with my own little twist. We make this once a week in our house (my daughter craves it!). I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

Author: MyHalwad

Fish Couscous

This is based on a recipe from Jill Norman's book, The Complete Book of Spices. The intro to the recipe says, "Couscous with fish is popular along the Tunisian coast. Saffron, cumin and coriander are the...

Author: mersaydees

Malian Ginger Juice

A popular and refreshing drink from West Africa. If it's too spicy, dilute with water. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste. This drink is great for cutting the heaviness of fried foods. Enjoy!

Author: TFRach

Broiled Orange Roughy

I heard the best way to prepare orange roughy is to broil it.I have been doing it this way and it comes out perfect. Serve with a green vegetable and some roasted potatoes.

Author: Sageca

Couscous With Cilantro

Make and share this Couscous With Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Author: little_wing

Kifta

Kind of like the Arab version of meatloaf... This is one of the most common Arabic recipes, that no Arab home is unfamiliar with! Goes great with garden salad. Enjoy!!

Author: Aida

North African Chicken and Couscous

Make and share this North African Chicken and Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Author: wicked cook 46

Coconut Cream Cooler

Make and share this Coconut Cream Cooler recipe from Food.com.

Author: kellychris

Arabian Rose Water Pudding (Muhalbiyah)

This is a famous Arabian dessert. It's more like cream caramel in texture, but it is much lighter. I wanted to share this with you guys, not only the recipe but sharing with you my Arabian roots. The rose...

Author: bmaaq

North African Meat Rub

Moroccan and Tunesian flavors in this rub. Use on poultry, lamb, beef or pork, two to three hours at room temperature before grilling is the normal way of using this paste. It has strong spicy flavors...

Author: PetsRus

Sambousek (Spinach, Meat, Cheese Fillings)

So many recipes for Sambousek so I posted the dough recipe I liked and worked best for me after trying several and some favorite traditional fillings. You can bake or Fry.

Author: Jamilahs_Kitchen

Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert

This dessert's coconut and creamy taste is irresistible! For the weight watchers this could be too much! You can add more sugar to this dish, according to your taste.

Author: KULSUM HUSSEIN

Brika: Tunisian Turnovers

Is this a side dish, is this an appetizer? You decide! Another reviewer used a ground beef mixture instead of the tuna. I am not sure if the egg roll wrappers come as 8 ounces, but Z wanted me to put something...

Author: Scoutie

Tunisian Slow Cooked Turkey Breast

This is a recipe that is now a favorite in our house. I've made this with 4 to 6 potatoes instead of squash and both are excellent!

Author: Christine

Hararat Version 2 Libyan Spice Blend

This is another hararat recipe. I found this online as well (http://morselsandmusings.blogspot.com/2008/03/sharba-libiya.html - this website has a lovely looking soup recipe accompanying the spice blend)....

Author: Georgiapea

Hararat Version 1 Libyan Spice Blend

This is a common seasoning in Libya. I was surprised that there isn't a recipe for it on zaar (though it could have another name...I'm certainly no expert). I found this recipe online (http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?rid=misc-hararat)....

Author: Georgiapea

Mango and Pineapple Salad

Make and share this Mango and Pineapple Salad recipe from Food.com.

Author: morgainegeiser

Moroccan Style Lamb Shanks with Apricots

This is a gorgeous, easy and pretty quick version of lamb tagine I made on Valentine's Day. For an authentic feel we ate it with our fingers--it was a complete hit!

Author: moonpig

Egyptian Red Snapper in Red Pepper Mint Sauce

Make and share this Egyptian Red Snapper in Red Pepper Mint Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Author: Pot Scrubber

Mint Cilantro and Coconut Rice

Make and share this Mint-Cilantro and Coconut Rice recipe from Food.com.

Author: wicked cook 46

King Prawns in Swahili Sauce

Mike Robinson's African recipe for king prawns in an aromatic coconut milk sauce and coriander rice Easy to make

Author: MarraMamba

Berberé (Spicy Red Pepper Paste)

Make and share this Berberé (Spicy Red Pepper Paste) recipe from Food.com.

Author: Rita1652

Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

Couscous has been a staple in North Africa for years. It's becoming popular here, partly because it cooks quickly. From Cooking at a Glance - Vegetables & Grains.

Author: KmartKlutz

Algerian Fish Soup

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Author: Halalmom

North African Beef and Brown Rice

This one-dish stew is deliciously different. It is very healthy, also. My husband asked for seconds! Serve in soup bowls.

Author: Keep it Tasty

Pork Chops With Fresh Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

Make and share this Pork Chops With Fresh Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Author: Lizzie Rodriquez

Spicy West Indies Fish

You can use any good-quality white fish in this dish, but trout and flounder are great choices. You can also do most of the preparation ahead of time, by taking the marinated fish outside (use an ice chest...

Author: kellychris

Pan Roasted Cod With Grains of Paradise

Grains of Paradise were a common spice in Europe before the discovery of black pepper. It's still used in North and Western Africa. The flavor is similar to that of pepper, but it has a slightly more fruity...

Author: Sascha

East African Pea Soup

This is a recipe I saw originally in the Sundays at Moosewood cookbook. I use some of the habanero peppers I grow to add heat to this soup, but the original recipe called for about 1/8 teaspoon cayenne....

Author: hudelei

Hraimeh (Spicy Libyan Fish)

Make and share this Hraimeh (Spicy Libyan Fish) recipe from Food.com.

Author: Jewpanese cook

Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken

This recipe calls for minimal ingredients, and is fast to make. If you can't find Moroccan seasoning, feel free to make your own, but the taste may be different. I prefer the Savory Spice Shop® Tan Tan...

Author: thedailygourmet

Egyptian Rose Leaves

These make a lovely cookie for Valentine's Day. NOTE: Rose water is not strong enough flavoring. Be sure to use rose fluid, available from many drugstores. You can use rose water, but you will have to...

Author: J. Storm

Jamaican Jerk Paste

I noticed a lot of jerk seasoning recipes but none for paste so posted this for ZWT III. The recipe is from Pepperfool. I love the contrast the hot chilli gives to the sweetness of the spices.

Author: Mandy

Plantains in Coconut Milk from Zanzibar

Posted for ZWT. I haven't made it yet so I guessed on the yield and time. The plantains don't have to be completely ripe.

Author: puppitypup

Meni Meniyong (Malinese Sesame Honey Sweet)

Meni-meniyong is a wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet. It's very easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike. I didn't include cooling time. Enjoy!

Author: Nif_H

Best Falafel

Sure, you can make falafel from a mix but frankly, it's a far cry from authentic falafel. This is the best falafel recipe I know of. You can find dried fava beans in Middle Eastern grocery stores and some...

Author: nch

Peppermint Liqueur

Peppermint liqueur has been made at the Cape (South Africa) since before 1800. Very refreshing!

Author: HYNCH

Fried Fish & Zucchini With Spicy Tomato Sauce

This attractive, spicy fish dish is very popular in Tunisia. Small cubes of salted eggplant can be substituted for the zucchini.

Author: FDADELKARIM

Jerusalem Sweet Hot Noodle Casserole/ Yerushalmi Kugel

This is a very unique dish that can be found all over Jerusalem. It is a noodle casserole with carmelized sugar and lots of black pepper. Serve this warm as a different kind of side dish. I originally...

Author: scancan

Ghana Salad from Zoe's Ghana Kitchen

Text excerpted from ZOE'S GHANA KITCHEN © 2017 by Zoe Adjonyoh. Reproduced by permission of Mitchell Beazley. All rights reserved. *This is basically the mother of all salads with everything but the...

Author: Food.com

Sweet Potato & Raisin Salad

This Moroccan salad is prepared by simmering diced potatoes or yams with cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, raisins honey etc. It is an easy dish with an exotic taste. https://africanfoodnetwork.com

Author: AfricanFoodNetwork

Balah el Sham (Egyptian Choux Pastry)

This is one of my favorite Egyptian desserts that my mom used to make while we were growing up. Serve hot or cooled.

Author: UnboundedPassion

Coconut Curry Shrimp (Mchuzi Wa Kamba)

One of many traditional Swahilli-seafood dishes from Zanzibar Island. The use of Indian-style curry is indicative of Zanzibar's history as a crossroads of trade. This recipe comes from mormon.org

Author: BakinBaby

Simplified Traditional Moroccan Couscous with Vegetables

Couscous is the traditional family meal on Fridays in Morocco, and best when made by a Moroccan mom. When I was living there, my roommates and I would wait all week for Couscous Friday, so naturally when...

Author: Sarah Hopkins

Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)

Recently I was planning an African-themed party, and I came across a recipe for a Somali snack by this name. The first version I tried was a little too sweet for me, and the consistency was all wrong for...

Author: Annie Douglass Lima

African Sadza Dumpling

African Nzema / Sadza / Banku / Ugali / Pap / Mealie-meal. Due to its enormous popularity, Sadza is regarded as Zimbabwe's national dish. Like the West African Banku, the East African Ugali, the Zambian...

Author: Chipili

Cigars With Almonds and Honey.

Make and share this Cigars With Almonds and Honey. recipe from Food.com.

Author: kazi.recipe

Banana Pineapple Salad

Make and share this Banana-Pineapple Salad recipe from Food.com.

Author: kellychris

Cassava in Coconut (Muhogo Wa Nazi)

Make and share this Cassava in Coconut (Muhogo Wa Nazi) recipe from Food.com.

Author: CJAY8248

Grilled Prawns With Raw Sauce

Grilling shrimps on skewers seems to be a common way of cooking them in Angola, it works well, specially for turning them, and is very attractive. As is often the case with Angolan food, you can find versions...

Author: Chef Jean