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Recipes

Chicken and Olive Tajine

Posted by Moroccan Mama  

This is a favorite in our house. I make it almost every week. MORE»

Recipe #329511

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Za'atar Lamb, Braised Vegetables & Chickpeas - North African

Posted by Um Safia  

Here is a very tasty dish with all the North African flavours. There are a lot of ingredients but it easy to make. You can serve it elegantly plated up or more rustic style in a large round communal dish! If you have your own Za'atar mix then... MORE»

Recipe #327444

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M'shewsha - Algerian Egg Dish for Breakfast or Coffee

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a traditional family recipe for M'shewsha. M'shewsha is a delicious Algerian dish made with lots of eggs, a little semolina & a little flour. You pour warm honey over it & allow it to soak in........delicious! M'shewsha can be... MORE»

Recipe #324572

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Gran's Flop Proof Chocolate Cake

Posted by Luschka  

My Gran gave me this recipe at my hen's party before I got married. I'll always keep it near, but paper get's damaged, so I'm saving it here. MORE»

Recipe #316536

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Vegetarian Kansiyé - Recipe from Guinea (West Africa)

Posted by Um Safia  

Kansiyé is a stew which is served with rice - this version uses lentils instead of beef. This is a delicious traditional dish in Guinea & is easy to make. Time to make doesn't include soaking time. Posted for ZWT 4. MORE»

Recipe #310963

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Sudanese Cinnamon Tea.

(7 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a lovely simple recipe for traditional cinnamon tea as it is drunk in Sudan. You can reduce / increase the servings easily also. Posted for ZWT 4. MORE»

Recipe #310746

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Creme Caramela - Sudanese Caramel Custard.

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a traditional recipe for the famous Sudanese version of creme caramel. Posted for ZWT 4. If you dont have a star shaped mould then use what you have. You can also make individidual servings. MORE»

Recipe #310745

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Kansiyé - Traditional Recipe from Guinea (West Africa)

(2 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

Kansiyé is a stew which is serve with rice. This is a very traditional dish in Guinea & is easy to make. Posted for ZWT 4. MORE»

Recipe #310432

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Mchicha - Tanzanian Spinach & Peanut Curry.

(4 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

Mchicha is a very traditional dish in Tanzania & can be made like this with peanut butter - homemade or natural is best - or it can be made with a whole coconut (grated flesh & milk) instead. Posted for ZWT 4. MORE»

Recipe #310341

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Ugandan Curried Potatoes

(7 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a great recipe for a potatoe side dish from Uganda, It is simple to make, fast & very tasty! Posted for ZWT 4. MORE»

Recipe #310292

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East African Curried Chicken Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by Simba7  

This is a delightful East African soup. It is piquant and aromatic. I found this a few months ago, and I enjoyed it very much. I hope you do too! MORE»

Recipe #293684

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Queen Mab's Midsummer Night's Dream Rose Petal Cake

Posted by French Tart  

Many of you who know me very well on Zaar, will also know of my love of and extensive research into historical traditions, cooking, food and recipes; this is a cake recipe that I have been refining for some time now, and at last, I have tweaked it... MORE»

Recipe #290576

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Safra - Traditional Libyan Semolina and Date Cake W/Syrup

Posted by Um Safia  

Safra is a traditional cake from Libya. It is rich & aromatic with the flavours of cloves, cinnaomn & dates. To finish this delicious cake you drench it in syrup & leave it to soak for around 6 hours... then you can enjoy! Time to make... MORE»

Recipe #290289

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Gâlat / Galat Dagga - Tunisian Spice Mix - North African

Posted by Um Safia  

This is a traditional spice mix native to the southern part of Tunisia. Use it to enhance the flavours of various North African delights - especially tagines & stews. This is a simple but effective blend & a good base for many... MORE»

Recipe #290129

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Tabil - Traditional Tunisian Spice Mix

Posted by Um Safia  

Tabil is used to season & enhance many Tunisian dishes. In fact, Tabil means seasoning (it originally referred to the coriander which is the key ingredient in Tabil!) Tabil is often used in conjunction with harissa & added to stews. You... MORE»

Recipe #290116

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Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Curry Powder - South African Spice Mixture

(8 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

My take on Cape Malay curry powder; I devised this when I finally finished my precious box of this type of curry powder, that had been sent to me in a Herbs and Spices swap by Zurie! I checked the ingredients list and finally after a little trial... MORE»

Recipe #289383

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Cape Malay Mango Atjar - South African Mango Chutney

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This easy to make and flavourful South African preserve is wonderful with curries, stews and casseroles - and I have also used it in toasted cheese sandwiches as well! Atjar was introduced to South Africa by the Malays about a century ago. It... MORE»

Recipe #289381

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Bo-Kaap Cape Malay Kerrie - South African Cape Malay Curry

(6 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This distinctive and tasty authentic curry relies heavily on the special blend of spices, known as Cape Malay curry powder. Cape Malay curries are famous for their fruity and full-bodied flavours, making good use of local colourful vegetables or... MORE»

Recipe #289231

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Traditional Algerian Baklawa / Baklava - Family Recipe

Posted by Um Safia  

This is the most famous Algerian 'heloua'. You will find it at all the weddings & special occasions. It isn't all that difficult to make but is a bit time consuming. It freezes OK too! To see me making this step by step with lots of photos, go... MORE»

Recipe #286196

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Algerian Adess - Traditional Lentil Soup / Stew - Family Recipe!

Posted by Um Safia  

This is my family recipe for adess. I often cook it in the pressure cooker as it saves a lot of time! This recipe freezes well & is simple to make. MORE»

Recipe #286020

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