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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

Middle Eastern Spice Blend

A little less exotic mix of Middle Eastern spices. Rub this versatile spice mix on poultry, pork or lamb before cooking, or use it to infuse flavor into rice, vegetables, or couscous while cooking. Posted...

Author: gailanng

North African Couscous Paella

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

Author: CarBroker

South African Instant Milk Tart

This recipe is great for people who do not have much of a sweet tooth. For those who love sweet things, you can add as much sugar as you want to suit your taste buds! It is delightful and quick to make....

Author: Boitumelo

Harissa Sauce

Harissa is a spice mix used in the Middle East and Africa as a condiment, a grilling sauce, and it's often an ingredient in other dishes. There are many variations to this recipe, but this is a fairly...

Author: Barb R

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

Shuku Shuku

A Nigerian desert that is a favorite with children of all ages.

Author: Forgemaster

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

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

Coconut Cream Cooler

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

Author: kellychris

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

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

Bobotie

A traditional and delicious South African version of meatloaf. Serve with boiled rice and chutney.

Author: Caryn Scanlan

North African Chicken and Couscous

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

Author: wicked cook 46

Harissa Chicken

If you are interested in a little bit of heat, but not too much, this is a great recipe for you. I used a mortar and pestle to form the spice paste, but you can easily use a small bowl and the back side...

Author: Sarah

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

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

Couscous With Cilantro

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

Author: little_wing

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

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

Kofta

Kofta is a popular dish made from grilled ground beef that is served throughout the Middle-East. This is a wonderful and simple version I picked up in Egypt. A great accompaniment is saffron rice.

Author: DOSTANDEN

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

Mint Cilantro and Coconut Rice

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

Author: wicked cook 46

Diced Lamb with Roasted Vegetables and Couscous

A home take on traditionally prepared North African lamb.

Author: laughs and smiles

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

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

Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne (Algerian Roast Chicken)

This is a traditional roast chicken dish from Algeria. The sauce is a combination of onions, garlic, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and cayenne pepper. When I have time, I prepare the chicken a few hours ahead...

Author: salima1962

Berberé (Spicy Red Pepper Paste)

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

Author: Rita1652

Mango and Pineapple Salad

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

Author: morgainegeiser

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

Peppermint Liqueur

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

Author: HYNCH

Hraimeh (Spicy Libyan Fish)

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

Author: Jewpanese cook

Ugandan Kabobs

This recipe is not difficult to make, even though it has quite a number of ingredients. It's a great party appetizer. This recipe can be found in my cookbook "From Uncle Bill's Kitchen".

Author: William Anatooskin

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 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

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

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

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

Algerian Fish Soup

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Author: Halalmom

South African Malay Curry

My mother asked me to make this recipe for her and I was surprised at how good it was. My neighbor smelled it and asked what I was making, and loved it too. Serve with traditional curry garnishes such...

Author: Betty Cameron

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

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

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

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

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

Banana Pineapple Salad

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

Author: kellychris

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

African Chicken in Spicy Red Sauce

This is just the most-delicious Ethiopian main dish. Absolutely wonderful.

Author: Phil

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

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