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Discover traditional dishes from across the continent, from spicy stews to hearty grains and vibrant vegetables.

Rosemary Infused Beans Cake/Akara/Kosai Burkina Faso - Authentic African Recipe from Burkina Faso
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Vegetarian

Rosemary Infused Beans Cake/Akara/Kosai Burkina Faso

Learn how to make a delicious rosemary-infused bean cake, a popular snack in ...

Iowa State Fair Guinea Grinder Sandwich - Authentic African Recipe from Guinea
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Non-Vegetarian

Iowa State Fair Guinea Grinder Sandwich

This recipe features a classic Iowa State Fair staple sandwich, the Guinea Gr...

Kochkocha/Data Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Ethiopia
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Vegan

Kochkocha/Data Recipe

Learn how to make traditional Ethiopian dish Kochkocha/Data, a delicious stew...

Eritrean Vegan Bukulti Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Eritrea
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Vegan

Eritrean Vegan Bukulti Recipe

Learn how to make the traditional Eritrean dish, bukulti, a flavorful and hea...

Ugandan Peas Sauce - Authentic African Recipe from Uganda
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Vegan

Ugandan Peas Sauce

Learn how to make a delicious and traditional Ugandan peas sauce by watching ...

South Sudanese Okra Soup - Authentic African Recipe from South Sudan
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Vegetarian

South Sudanese Okra Soup

This traditional village-inspired recipe for South Sudanese Okra Soup combine...

Libyan Mbakbaka Pasta - Authentic African Recipe from Libya
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Vegetarian

Libyan Mbakbaka Pasta

This one pot pasta dish is full of earthy and warming flavors, making it perf...

African Traditional Dumplings (Madombi) - Authentic African Recipe from Botswana
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Vegetarian

African Traditional Dumplings (Madombi)

Learn how to make the traditional African dumplings, known as Madombi, a deli...

Spicy Potato Wedges - Authentic African Recipe from Botswana
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Vegetarian

Spicy Potato Wedges

This recipe features crispy potato wedges seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika...

Easy Eritrean Himbasha Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Eritrea
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Vegan

Easy Eritrean Himbasha Recipe

This is a simple and traditional flatbread recipe from Eritrea, perfect for a...

Malawian Shandy - Authentic African Recipe from Malawi
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Non-Vegetarian

Malawian Shandy

This refreshing and easy-to-make summer drink from Malawi can be enjoyed as a...

Liberian Rice Bread - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Vegan

Liberian Rice Bread

Learn how to make soft, moist, and flavorful Liberian Rice Bread with this st...

Ivorian Okra Soup (Sauce Gombo) Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Côte d’Ivoire
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Vegan

Ivorian Okra Soup (Sauce Gombo) Recipe

This recipe teaches you how to cook a delicious and traditional Ivorian okra ...

Party-Ready Smokey Nigerian Jollof Rice - Authentic African Recipe from Nigeria
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Non-Vegetarian

Party-Ready Smokey Nigerian Jollof Rice

This recipe features a flavorful pepper mix with red bell peppers, onions, sc...

Starch Swallow from Scratch - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Non-Vegetarian

Starch Swallow from Scratch

Learn how to make traditional starch swallow from scratch in this easy-to-fol...

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