This is the closest approximation of the South African National Dish that I could make. It is a sweet and savory meatloaf topped with an egg custard, pronounced "bwo-bwo-tea", once again, the closest approximation...
Chermoula is a marinade used in Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian cooking. It is usually used to flavour fish or seafood, but it can be used on other meats or vegetables. There are many different recipes...
This is a Moroccan take on shepherd's pie. Delicious combinations of savory and sweet, with lamb and turmeric simmered with cinnamon, raisins, and sweet potato. This dish also looks pleasant and each happy...
This recipe was initially posted in response to a round the world game. Not only did it sound good but once I got around to trying it myself, it WAS good! I'm not usually a cucumber person but I really...
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
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...
A Malagasy traditional dish, a pot over the fire with only leafy vegetables. It varies greatly throughout the country. Ro=soup Mazava=Clear. If there is meat, it is of lower quality and small quantity,...
This is a great way to dress up an inexpensive fish and is reminiscent of a Tunisian-style fish preparation. Fried catfish is simmered in a tomato-based sauce with anise seed, chopped fresh lemon, and...
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
A magnificent sweet and spicy lamb recipe. You can increase cayenne and other spices to suit individual tastes. Serve in warm pita bread with mixed greens (try using some strongly flavored ones) and fresh...
This is a Tunisian egg dish that I learned from my mother in law on one of my trips to Tunisia. It can be made with liver (like my mother in law uses), chicken, lamb, or even just vegetables. I prefer...
I have had this recipe for a long time. It is one of those recipes that gets misplaced and then pops back up. Thus, I haven't actually tried it yet. I thought that if I posted it maybe I wouldn't keep...
My sister made this at one of our family gatherings with #185976 (Middle Eastern Beef Kabobs) and it is wonderful side dish. You can pre-chop and pre-measure prior to a dinner party and have it ready very...
This is Hot Red Pepper condiment. Most meals in Madagascar are simply prepared. This is served in tiny butter dishes or passed around in a bowl for people to spice to taste. When I served it at a dinner...
Ras el hanout is a North African Spice and it's name translates loosely to "House Blend". It can contain as many as 50 ingredients including rosebuds and Spanish fly. This is a simple mix I'm submitting...
From the Raley's magazine Something Extra, This is posted for the zaar world tour.The time listed does not include 1 hr. refrigeration time. Approved for ZWT 6 NA*ME
Tegelese Tesmi is a traditional Eritrean recipe for a classic form of ghee or clarified butter flavoured with onion, garlic and ginger. It is often listed in in recipe ingredients and is a flavourful substitute...
This is a family recipe passed down for generations albeit modified over time. The recipe may be modified to suit individual tastes; the recipe calls for the use of chile peppers but this ingredient may...
A lovely soup, probably nothing like you would expect, very yummy. I got the recipe from someone else, an Algerian, and have changed it slightly to fit in with the way my family (in-laws) cook algerian...
This authentic Algerian potato stew is made with dersa, a spicy chile and garlic paste. It's delicious on its own as a vegan or vegetarian main, or served as a side to meat or fish. An easy way to enjoy...
From Ghana, West Africa This soup is usually served with FUFU, an Akan dumpling made from yams, plantinas, cassava or even processed potato flakes. The FuFu should sit like an island in a sea of soup.This...
In this Algerian tagine, chicken thighs are cooked on a bed of spiced onions, then roasted with carrots and sweet potatoes. Raisins and prunes are added for a sweet touch.
This recipe is from week five of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every country on Earth, and Algeria is my fifth stop. Couscous has been called the national dish...
This is from Canadian Living magazine, from two years ago. I've been going through my magazines and cookbooks to see what I have and was suprised to find this. I guess this is a general spice mix, used...
To make this soup use yellow split peas, its the secret ingredient according to my colleague. This makes a wonderful lunch served with garlic bread and a light fruit salad.