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

Three Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream - Authentic African Recipe from Central African Republic
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Vegetarian

Three Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream

A simple and delicious recipe for making homemade ice cream with just three i...

Zimbabwe Fat Cooks - Authentic African Recipe from Zimbabwe
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Non-Vegetarian

Zimbabwe Fat Cooks

This classic Zimbabwean dish is a delicious and filling meal that is sure to ...

Kenyan-Style Mushroom Curry - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Vegetarian

Kenyan-Style Mushroom Curry

Learn how to make a delicious Kenyan-style curry using button mushrooms and a...

Cape Verdean "kanja" Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Cabo Verde
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Vegetarian

Cape Verdean "kanja" Soup

This traditional Cape Verdean soup is made with leafy greens, beans, and flav...

Ugandan Bagiya - Authentic African Recipe from Uganda
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Vegetarian

Ugandan Bagiya

Learn how to make crispy and tasty Ugandan bagiya snack at home with this Afr...

Cameroonian Scotch Eggs - Authentic African Recipe from Cameroon
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Non-Vegetarian

Cameroonian Scotch Eggs

This recipe from Ke's Cook Island is a delicious twist on traditional Scotch ...

Edo State Owo Sauce Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Non-Vegetarian

Edo State Owo Sauce Recipe

Learn how to make a flavorful and traditional Edo State Owo sauce with this e...

Spicy Chilli Fish with Salt Fish (Makayabu Ya Pilipili) - Authentic African Recipe from Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
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Non-Vegetarian

Spicy Chilli Fish with Salt Fish (Makayabu Ya Pilipili)

This Congolese recipe features salt fish, also known as Makayabu, cooked with...

Vegan Lyonnaise Potatoes - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Vegan

Vegan Lyonnaise Potatoes

This vegan Lyonnaise potatoes recipe includes potatoes, onions, garlic, coria...

Alloco - Ivory Coast Plantain Snack - Authentic African Recipe from Côte d’Ivoire
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Vegan

Alloco - Ivory Coast Plantain Snack

Alloco is a popular West African snack made from fried plantains. This recipe...

Simple Kenyan Pancakes - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Vegetarian

Simple Kenyan Pancakes

This recipe shows how to make light and fluffy pancakes using simple and read...

Mealie Pap - Phaleche - Authentic African Recipe from Botswana
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Vegan

Mealie Pap - Phaleche

Learn how to cook a traditional Botswana recipe for Mealie Pap, also known as...

Malawian Cupcakes - Authentic African Recipe from Malawi
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Vegetarian

Malawian Cupcakes

A simple and affordable recipe for delicious cupcakes using locally found ing...

Makayabu/ Salted Fish Congolese Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
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Non-Vegetarian

Makayabu/ Salted Fish Congolese Recipe

Learn how to cook Makayabu/ Salted Fish, a traditional Congolese dish, in thi...

Botswana Lamb and Dumplings - Authentic African Recipe from Botswana
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Non-Vegetarian

Botswana Lamb and Dumplings

This recipe features tender lamb cooked in a flavorful stew and served with h...

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