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Cumin-Spiced Burgers With Harissa Mayo

Posted by Manami  

Harissa is a North African (Tunisia) condiment and it is HOT! Therefore, use it slowly - so that you won't make it too spicy! The Moroccan flavors in these burgers — shaped into ovals instead of the usual rounds — include cumin, garlic and... MORE»

Recipe #391499

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Peanut Chicken from Niger

Posted by L'ecole  

A friend of a friend was in the Peace Corps in Niger. He reconstructed this recipe when he got back to the U.S., adapting it to ingredients available here. If you can find African Bird Pepper, use it instead of cayenne, but use about half as... MORE»

Recipe #390062

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Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)

Posted by cookingAshley83  

I love this dish....it was always something that we ate back home (Nigeria). I made the recipe to be very spicy but feel free to use half of the pepper or no pepper at all if you are not used to spicy foods MORE»

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Chin Chin

Posted by Emmanuel1234  

This is a nigerian cookie that me and my mom perfected. It is very simple to make and this is the best recipe out there. Trust me, I have made this for many nigerian festivities and people tell me that it is the best. MORE»

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Kulinkuli (Nigeria)

Posted by Engrossed  

From: "Iron Pots & Wooden Spoons Africa's Gifts to New World Cooking by Jessica B. Harris. I'm posting this because MarraMamba requested it. Sounds like fried peanut butter balls to me. These can be shaped into any form that takes your... MORE»

Recipe #380122

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Peanut Butter Banana Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by everything zen  

this is a delicious, kid-friendly snack or dessert. fabulous straight out of the oven topped with some butter. makes nice sandwiches and it travels well too. enjoy! =) MORE»

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Avocados With Tuna (Abacate Com Atum) - Portuguese Guinea-Bissau

Posted by Debbie R.  

This is from "Cuisines of Portuguese Encounters", in which the author gives the recipes for things she has sampled in Portugal and its former colonies. I haven't made it yet. MORE»

Recipe #373908

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Accras (Cod Fritters)

Posted by Jamilah's Kitchen  

These fritters, of West African origin, are popular throughout the West Indies and Caribbean and are called "Stamp-and-Go" in Jamaica. These are also made during Ramadan for Iftar or Eid by Muslims of the Caribbean. MORE»

Recipe #373393

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Caramel Yoghurt Tart

(1 reviews) Posted by JeanineD 2  

Away on business for 10 days, I was about to board a plane back home when I got a call to tell me we were having unexpected guests for tea that evening. In a crunch, I sent a text message to my 15-year-old daughter, asking her to please pop over... MORE»

Recipe #371782

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Stuffed Eggplant Pirogue

Posted by Manami  

"A pirogue is a small, flat-bottomed boat of a design associated particularly with West African fishermen and the Cajuns of the Louisiana marsh." This recipe sounded so delicious but it seemed scary to me. I figured I'd bite the bullet... MORE»

Recipe #369108

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Angolan Corn and Rice Bread

Posted by KateL  

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. From celtnet.org.uk MORE»

Recipe #367994

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Easy Coconut Rice

Posted by Food Lover Extrodinaire  

Spicy Nigerian rice dish. Actual cooking time depends on the type of rice being used. I am a huge fan of basmati rice but other types will do. Instead of chicken stock, vegetable stock can be used. As an added element, you can add steamed... MORE»

Recipe #365310

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African Chicken Curry in Rich Palm Oil

(1 reviews) Posted by DoctorDave  

This dish is something I created inspired by my finding virgin red palm oil in a local gourmet store. It's a pretty basic curry but what makes it special is the richness of the palm oil. Make sure to get the unhydrogenated virgin palm oil. It... MORE»

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Lettuce Salad Supreme

Posted by JeanineD 2  

This lettuce salad recipe my aunt gave me It is a winner it can be used for many occasions The reason for soaking the onions in ice water is the onions become sweeter. This salad can be served with any type of meat, fish or poultry. MORE»

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Sweet Potato Maafe

Posted by MechanicalJen  

I found this in the flier at the local co-op. Putting it here so I don't lose it. Description reads "..This vegetarian version of a popular West African dish features a spicy peanut and tomato sauce that is often made with chicken or beef,... MORE»

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Mouton Aux Arachides (Lamb in Peanut Sauce)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

A traditional recipe of Benin. MORE»

Recipe #344069

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Cachupa Rica

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This is a traditional recipe from Cape Verde. MORE»

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TOPIC: PESTO

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From: rickie

On Saturday, November 07, 2009

quote Hi all...... well I think my question may be kinda goofy.... hope there may be some kinda answer ....
I made PESTO a few days ago... (dunno why... just thought I'd try it).... now, however ... I don't know what to use it... quote

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Review From: perennialtiles  

On Nov 7, 2009

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RECIPE: Senegalese Chicken and Peanut Soup

Great soup! At first I was disappointed; I couldn't find the yellow curry paste, and because of other reviews, I didn't want to substitute the green or red paste. I added a little extra curry powder, but when I was finished, it just tasted like...

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Review From: MM Margoulette  

On Nov 7, 2009

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RECIPE: Senegalese Chicken and Peanut Soup

Oh my god! All I can say is this was thee best soup ever. I made my own curry combo, I always do. I also always make my own rich chicken stock. This was amazing....my whole family thanks you for posting!!!!

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Review From: Chef #1313678  

On Nov 6, 2009

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RECIPE: Lazy Beef Vindaloo

This recipe was simple and delicious. I love spicy food, and it was perfect. I made it with some cardamom rice. Thank you so much for this quick and easy recipe! I will definitely make it again.

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