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

Namibian Pap - Authentic African Recipe from Namibia
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Namibian Pap

Learn how to cook Maize Meal to make Pap, a staple dish in Namibia and most o...

Cuban Sandwich - Authentic African Recipe from Cuba
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Cuban Sandwich

This recipe teaches you how to make a traditional Cuban sandwich with buttery...

Kangumu Half Cakes Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Burundi
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Kangumu Half Cakes Recipe

This recipe from Burundi teaches you how to make soft and fluffy half cakes u...

Grilled Shakshuka - Authentic African Recipe from Algeria
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Grilled Shakshuka

This easy Algerian recipe consists of grilled green peppers, tomatoes, and ga...

No-Oven Liberian Shortbread - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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No-Oven Liberian Shortbread

This recipe for Liberian shortbread does not require an oven, making it a sim...

Coconut-infused Cassava Leaf Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Central African Republic
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Coconut-infused Cassava Leaf Soup

An updated version of the traditional Sierra Leonean dish, this soup features...

Benin Style Owo Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Benin Style Owo Soup

Learn how to make a traditional Owo soup, a popular Nigerian dish, with a uni...

Recipe Title: St. Lucian Green Fig/Banana Salad - Authentic African Recipe from Saint Lucia
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Recipe Title: St. Lucian Green Fig/Banana Salad

This recipe features a traditional St. Lucian dish made with green bananas an...

Cape Verdean Cus Cus - Authentic African Recipe from Cabo Verde
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Cape Verdean Cus Cus

This traditional Cape Verdean dish is made with cornmeal and flour, creating ...

Benin Egusi Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Benin Egusi Soup

This traditional recipe from Benin features a thick and flavorful soup made w...

Trinidadian Currants Roll - Authentic African Recipe from Trinidad and Tobago
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Trinidadian Currants Roll

This traditional Trinidadian dessert features a flaky crust filled with curra...

Egyptian Koshari - Authentic African Recipe from Egypt
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Egyptian Koshari

This recipe teaches you how to make a delicious and hearty dish called Koshar...

Benin Style Tomatoes Pepper Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Benin Style Tomatoes Pepper Soup

This recipe combines the flavors of tomatoes, pepper, chicken stock, Isharki ...

Ethiopian Beef Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Beef Stew

Learn how to make a traditional Ethiopian beef stew by watching this video tu...

Matoke Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Burundi
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Matoke Stew

This traditional Burundian dish is made with green bananas, cooked in a flavo...

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