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

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Vegetarian

South Sudanese Legamat/Puff Puff

Learn how to make a delicious South Sudanese version of the popular fried dou...

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Homemade Vanuatu KAVA

Learn how to make traditional kava in Vanuatu, from washing and grinding the ...

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Non-Vegetarian

South Sudanese Dry Catfish with Sesame Seed Butter

This traditional South Sudanese dish features dry catfish cooked in a flavorf...

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Non-Vegetarian

Kenyan Githeri Stew

This Kenyan Githeri Stew recipe features parboiled maize and beans cooked wit...

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Non-Vegetarian

THIOU YAPP (LAMB STEW)

This Senegalese lamb stew, known as Thiou Yapp, is a flavorful dish that inco...

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Non-Vegetarian

Thick and Delicious Owo

This recipe from Benin produces a rich and savory owo that is sure to satisfy.

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Diet category: Vegetarian

Gambian Millet Coos Coos Dessert

This dessert recipe from Gambia features millet coos coos mixed with cream to...

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Non-Vegetarian

Mpug Fish

A delicious Cameroonian recipe made with blended dried plantain mixed with ot...

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Vegetarian

Three Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream

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

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Non-Vegetarian

Benin Egusi Soup

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

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Learn how to make a comforting and flavorful chicken and sausage gumbo with t...

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Non-Vegetarian

Cameroonian Scotch Eggs

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

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Egyptian Hawawshi

This traditional Egyptian dish features crispy pita pockets filled with a fla...

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Non-Vegetarian

Benin Style Owo Soup

This recipe features a traditional Benin method of preparing owo soup. For an...

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Vegan

Sierra Leone Rice Akara

This recipe provides step by step instructions for making Sierra Leone Rice A...

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