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Recipes

African Red Beans & Couscous

Posted by Sharon123  

If you've always thought beans were boring, try this super recipe flavored with almonds. The beans are served over couscous, a grain popular in Northern Africa. I thought this was okay the first day, but the next day, I couldn't keep away from it!... MORE»

Recipe #384494

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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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Coquito

Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

I would rather drink Coquitos instead of eggnog during the holidays. I did not see my favorite version posted so I am sharing it with my Beverage Forum buddies for the holidays. Time to make does not include chill time so plan accordingly. Happy... MORE»

Recipe #273286

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings

(1 reviews) Posted by Hey Jude  

You can adjust the heat in this recipe by the type of pepper you use. I used serrano peppers and thought it was just right, but I like food pretty spicy so if that's not for you, use a milder pepper, such as jalapeno. I found this in the Chicago... MORE»

Recipe #221455

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Zebratini

Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

Serve this yummy martini in a glass lined with chocolate syrup to mimic zebra stripes. Africa never tasted so good! MORE»

Recipe #185513

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Nutty African (Coffee Drink)

(6 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

If you are a fan of hazelnut flavored coffee you will love this recipe. Amarula is an African liqueur made from the marula fruit; it lends a creamy caramel flavor to this coffee. It is usually sold along side Kahlua in the liquor store. Great for... MORE»

Recipe #185480

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Weekday Black Beans and Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by Hey Jude  

My family loves this recipe and it's so easy to throw together after work. It's pretty spicy, how spicy depends on the andouille sausage that you use, mine was quite hot and so the resulting dish was spicy hot, but good. I reduced the amount of... MORE»

Recipe #84747

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Lemon Coconut Tassies

Posted by evelyn/athens  

A tassie pastry recipe is available at #59854. MORE»

Recipe #84684

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Grilled Vegetable Terrine

(1 reviews) Posted by Miraklegirl  

I saw this being prepared on 'Canadian Living Cooks' and haven't made it yet. It looked so stunning and delicious on the show that I thought I would share it with everyone. I think its a wonderful lunch or buffet item. Enjoy! (Prep and cook times... MORE»

Recipe #84392

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Crab Dip

(15 reviews) Posted by Heather Beldin  

I got this out of my mother's cookbook. It is so good y'all have to try. MORE»

Recipe #84293

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Smothered Turkey Wings

(21 reviews) Posted by Hey Jude  

I haven't tried this one yet, I'm putting it here for safe-keeping. Looks good, and interesting, and would be good to do when turkey parts go on sale. This recipe is from B.J.'s Market & Bakery in Chicago. MORE»

Recipe #84110

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Sauteed Ripe Plantains

(3 reviews) Posted by Tish  

This is a yummy side dish for when you want to try something "different". The hot sauce is our addition but the original recipe excludes it. Either way this is well worth trying and takes very little time to put together MORE»

Recipe #84097

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Bailey's Parfait

(5 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

A decadent dessert to make for company when you haven't got a lot of time. These really need to 'set' for at least 4-5 hours before serving (so they're an ideal make-ahead), and life can be made even simpler by using a good-quality, purchased... MORE»

Recipe #84015

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Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes and Squash

(1 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

Oven-roasting vegetables brings out maximum flavour, in my opinion. I eat these like potato chips - can't stop at just one. MORE»

Recipe #83993

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Almond Tassies

Posted by evelyn/athens  

You can find a very good recipe for tassie pastry at #59854. MORE»

Recipe #83446

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Leafy Salad with Crisp Apple Slices and Parmesan Cheese Curls

(2 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

curly lettuce leaves to catch the dressing, crispy, crunchy apple slices, rich, salty parmesan cheese. This is a salad that ROCKS! MORE»

Recipe #83364

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Midwest Living's Bouja / Burgoo

Posted by Hey Jude  

Bouja is traditionally an upper Midwest (Minnesota) stew, while Burgoo is a specialty of the lower Midwest (Kentucky). In either case, it's what I would call a 'stew of opportunity', meaning that whatever you have on hand is what goes into the... MORE»

Recipe #82625

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Almond Raspberry Tassies (Filling)

Posted by evelyn/athens  

A scrumptious filling for tassies. A recipe for the Tassie Pastry can be found at #59854. MORE»

Recipe #82537

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Banana Caramel Tart

Posted by evelyn/athens  

I made a this tart for Father's Day 2 years ago and it was a humungous hit! Deliciously different. Based on a recipe from the Union Square Cafe Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #82487

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