kwanzaa and african

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Recipes

Easy African Sweet Potato Patties

(4 reviews) Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

I found this recipe in a truly beautiful cookbook called 'World Food Cafe 2' which features vegetarian recipes from around the world alongside stunning photographs. MORE»

Recipe #306876

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Moroccan Cafe Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

Spears of roasted eggplant, zucchini and parsnips with a fruity saffron dressing served with feathery leaves of frisee and the crunch of pine nuts! MORE»

Recipe #294522

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Kunde (A Kenyan Stew)

Posted by Brenda.  

A Kenyan Stew typically served over rice. I used dry roasted peanuts since the original recipe did not specify. MORE»

Recipe #228848

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Zimbabwe Greens

(2 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

They use different greens in Africa but collard greens come the closest. Adapted from Recipes from countries around the world. MORE»

Recipe #200972

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Moroccan Lamb or Beef

(2 reviews) Posted by JanetC-KY  

Posting this for ZWT 2006. I haven't tried this yet but it sounds like a good recipe for those nights when you are too busy to get into cooking yet want something with a good flavor. MORE»

Recipe #173774

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Kuku Paka (Chicken in a Spiced Coconut/ Tomato Sauce)

Posted by JanetC-KY  

Posting this for ZWT 2006, this is an Eastern Africa dish from Swahili. As it uses curry, if you've looked at my recipes before, you should have KNOWN you'd find something like it here hehehe. This gets served over hot rice. MORE»

Recipe #173189

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Dawa (African Cocktail)

(3 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

Dawa means "medicine" or "magic potion" in Swahili. In other words, a dawa is said to be so potent that it will cure whatever ails you. The recipe is based on a famous Brazilian drink that was introduced to Kenya. It is now one... MORE»

Recipe #173116

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Injera (African [ Ethiopian] Flat Bread)

Posted by JanetC-KY  

This is a simplified version of Injera. There are many sites where you can find the more traditional way of making it but this is quite close in taste and texture and 300 times easier. Injera is used the same way some cultures use Tortillas, as a... MORE»

Recipe #172780

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Tanzanian Tonic

(6 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

Delicious drink served in Tanzania with fresh fruit nectar and rum. Africa is the land of the freshest, sweetest and most ripe fruits in the world. I bet these are to die for when drank with the fresh fruits of Tanzania Recipe was adapted from... MORE»

Recipe #172701

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The Best Benne Wafers

(1 reviews) Posted by hannahactually  

"Benne" means sesame seeds, and these are deliciously crispy little cookies. I made these recently for a friend-of-the-family who celebrates Kwanzaa, and he loved them. They originate in Africa, but have become a tradition in the deep... MORE»

Recipe #149406

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East African Tomato Chutney

(3 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

This is a delicious, robust tomato condiment that can accompany grilled foods, curry, or as a mix-in for pasta or a baked potato topping. Try it in the summer with garden-fresh tomatoes - outstanding! MORE»

Recipe #84311

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Kwanzaa Chicken Chews

Posted by Hey Jude  

I found this easy recipe in the Chicago Tribune, in an article about food for Kwanzaa. MORE»

Recipe #80163

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Collard greens and red beans

(2 reviews) Posted by Hey Jude  

Another Kwanzaa recipe that needs a home on Zaar. This is very tart, reduce the vinegar if you prefer. Found in Chicago Tribune, I haven't tried this yet. MORE»

Recipe #79719

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Groundnut (peanut) stew

Posted by Hey Jude  

I found this in an article about Kwanzaa and thought I'd add it to Zaar....I haven't tried this one, but it looks good! MORE»

Recipe #79718

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Dukkah

(6 reviews) Posted by Miraklegirl  

An amazing spice and nut mixture that can be sprinkled on salads or pasta dishes, mixed with olive oil and brushed on pita or pizza dough, or coated on chicken or fish and then grilled. You can also take some great bread, dip it in olive oil, then... MORE»

Recipe #78932

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Curry Apple Carrot Soup

(2 reviews) Posted by Evilcupcakes  

Use Vegetable broth or Vegetarian Chicken broth sub for Vegetarian option MORE»

Recipe #77986

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Autumn Chicken Stew

(5 reviews) Posted by Sackville  

I adapted this recipe from one that appeared in BBC Good Food magazine and loved the rich, earthy flavours it produced. The original inspiration for this dish apparently comes from Tunisia and it certainly reminded me of some African stews I have... MORE»

Recipe #75360

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Curried Peanut Soup

Posted by evelyn/athens  

I tried this recipe once at a potluck and fell in love with it. It had been made by a friend who had lived in Kenya for a couple of years. Searched for the recipe for nearly 15 years when I finally stumbled upon it on the internet. MORE»

Recipe #72980

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Namurrah or Cream of Wheat Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by TommyGato  

This is the easiest cake imaginable! Try it if you're looking for a low-fat cake or if (like me) you're wondering when the Cream of Wheat will ever get used up. The texture is like a muffin merged with pudding. It's different than most cakes but... MORE»

Recipe #72469

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Spicy Chicken With Couscous

(7 reviews) Posted by Rogue Red  

This is a deliciously spicy low fat chicken dish. You control the spiciness with strength of the curry powder you add. You can even leave out the chicken to use it as a side dish. MORE»

Recipe #72101

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