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Rwandan Fried Beans (Ibiharage)

Posted by Sccuddlers  

This is a traditional recipe from the central African nations of Rwanda and Burundi. MORE»

Recipe #303610

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Tumeric Rice (Borrie Rys)

Posted by Sccuddlers  

This recipe comes from South Africa. Borrie is the Afrikaans word for tumeric or yellow. Borrie rys is customarily served with curry dishes or stews. Historically this is known as "funeral rice" because it was often served at funeral... MORE»

Recipe #303606

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Artichoke Salad With Oranges

Posted by Lauralie41  

African recipe found on World Recipes.com's website. Posted for Zaar World Tour 4. MORE»

Recipe #303605

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Brandied

Posted by Chef~V  

My husband teases me because I have tried almost everything with Amarula. Here's another one I find I like really well. Brandy and Amarula...... make mine a double! MORE»

Recipe #303443

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Somalian Lamb and Rice (Skudahkharis)

Posted by Sccuddlers  

Got this from a local multicultural event. MORE»

Recipe #303278

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Corn & Bean Mash (Irio)

Posted by Sccuddlers  

This is a traditional recipe from Kenya. Got this from a local multicultural festival. MORE»

Recipe #303277

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Quick Choc Mousse Filling for Cakes or Swiss Roll!

Posted by Zurie  

This is a filling I really needed in a hurry one day, long ago, and created it on the spot with available ingredients. It's an easy and quick substitute for more involved recipes. Just one caveat: use a high-quality chocolate. The first ingredient... MORE»

Recipe #303258

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Ma'amoul

Posted by sanasmall  

These are delicious arabic biscuits / pastries, they can be made with a variety of fillings, including pistachios, walnuts or dates. They are often eaten in the Middle East as a celebratory food, for example at weddings, the end of ramadan, rosh... MORE»

Recipe #303231

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Spicy, Hot African Chicken With Spinach

Posted by Matt Weber  

For years I had been trying to replicate a dish that was prepared for me by an African family. Finally, during a random sales call, an African telemarketer was gracious enough to help me piece together the missing ingredients. This is a hot,... MORE»

Recipe #303212

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Another Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Posted by Beautiful BC  

Seems like there's as many different recipes for red lentil soup as there is pizza combinations. This one is an adaptation of a recipe from Chef Michele Cranston. Tasty for everyone - perfect for dieters MORE»

Recipe #302546

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Koushary

Posted by katew  

I have not tried this side dish yet but I am longing to do so . The recipe was in Sunday Life. Apparently koushary is commonly sold as street food in Egypt and often includes tomato and lentils. MORE»

Recipe #302526

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Golden-Topped Fish Fillets

Posted by Zurie  

This is one of the most outstanding toppings for fish fillets. It does not overpower the fish, and tastes absolutely great. The recipe is from a very popular South African cookbook writer, Lynn Bedford Hall. I cannot count how often I've made this... MORE»

Recipe #302474

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Yemeni-Style Chicken Salad

Posted by AliciaGski  

Originally from Chicago Tribune. Something different yet not bizarre. MORE»

Recipe #302283

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Chicken Tajine With Preserved Lemon and Olives

Posted by Chef floWer  

Chicken Tajine with preserved lemon is known to be Morocco’s second most popular dish after couscous and considered to be the national dish. Tajine is a pot which is made from heavy clay that has been glazed. The shape of the pot is designed to... MORE»

Recipe #302238

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Fresh Green Asparagus on Smoked Fish Fillets

Posted by Zurie  

This is an appealing and easy little starter. Buy the smoked fish at a deli or shop: the best would be smoked trout fillets, but smoked angelfish or salmon would be fine. I use green asparagus because we're not very fond of the white ones. Recipe... MORE»

Recipe #302088

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Barbecue Sauce for Chicken on the Grill

Posted by Zurie  

I always fully bake chicken pieces or halved chickens destined for grilling over coals, to save us all that problem of having a scorched or burnt chicken which is still not cooked through! There are bbq experts who can actually grill chickens, get... MORE»

Recipe #302041

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Peri Peri Chicken Wing Sauce

Posted by Timothy , Moontan Master!  

I was in a wing cook-off and used this sauce! I did come in 2 nd place with this sauce, could of been in 1st but there were not enough ballots for others to vote! The sauce can be made as mild as you want or turn up the heat scale (Scoville Units)... MORE»

Recipe #301935

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Sportsman's Pudding

Posted by Zurie  

This simple, delicious dessert was originally named after a legendary South African rugby player! It's the kind of pudding which gets passed on from cook to cook over the years. Delicious, saucy and fattening! MORE»

Recipe #301906

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Zurie's Pork Fillet With Yoghurt, Mustard and Prunes

Posted by Zurie  

This is a nice combination of flavours. Use fresh prunes and remove the pips. It's a good idea to put dried fruits in bottles and fill up with sherry, port or brandy: they plump up beautifully, last forever, and taste great in dishes like these. MORE»

Recipe #301890

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My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose: Rose Petal Jam - Conserve

Posted by French Tart  

A wonderful old English Medieval recipe for rose petal jam or rather rose petal conserve, as this is a soft set jam. Serve this elegant and fragrant jam with scones, pancakes or use it to sandwich sponge cakes together........smells heavenly and... MORE»

Recipe #301796

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From: Karen E S

On Thursday, January 17, 2008

quote Okay, due to incredible blondism on the part of one of your Valiant leaders , here is a new... quote

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Review From: artkitty  

On May 14, 2008

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RECIPE: Moroccan Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes

Fragrant and delicious, was great as a main dish and as a side. Thanks for sharing!

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Review From: Cook-a-holic  

On May 14, 2008

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RECIPE: mediterranean couscous salad

Great dish! I wholeheartedly agree that it's great with chickpeas in place of the kidney beans, and with the addition of high quality black olives.

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Review From: Chef #658542  

On May 14, 2008

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RECIPE: Grilled Moroccan Chicken

OH WOW! Everybody is right about this chicken--it is sooo good! This recipe will be kept for sure and used over and over. Thanks Mirj, for a truly delicious recipe that my whole family loved! 10 STARS!!

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