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

Quick and Delicious Chicken Macaroni - Authentic African Recipe from Central African Republic
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Quick and Delicious Chicken Macaroni

This recipe shows you how to make a quick and delicious chicken macaroni dish...

Commercial Coated Peanut (Peanut Burger) - Authentic African Recipe from Niger
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Commercial Coated Peanut (Peanut Burger)

This recipe teaches you how to make a delicious snack of coated peanuts commo...

Kenyan Vegetable Pilau - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Kenyan Vegetable Pilau

This Kenyan pilau recipe features a flavorful combination of rice, potatoes, ...

Mabuyu Candy - Authentic African Recipe from Malawi
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Mabuyu Candy

Learn how to make traditional Mabuyu candy popular in Mombasa, Malawi. This s...

Cape Verdean Kale Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Cabo Verde
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Cape Verdean Kale Soup

This traditional Cape Verdean soup is a hearty dish made with kale, beans, an...

Palmnut and Black Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Lesotho
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Palmnut and Black Soup

This recipe combines the flavors of palmnut and black soup in a delicious and...

Creamy Garlic Lemon Hummus - Authentic African Recipe from Egypt
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Creamy Garlic Lemon Hummus

This homemade Hummus recipe is ultra creamy and has the perfect balance of ga...

Simple Kenyan Beef Pilau - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Simple Kenyan Beef Pilau

This recipe shows you how to make a delicious and flavorful beef pilau in a s...

Algerian Chorba Frika - Authentic African Recipe from Algeria
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Algerian Chorba Frika

This traditional Algerian soup is made with chicken, barley, and vegetables, ...

Egyptian Hawawshi - Authentic African Recipe from Egypt
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Egyptian Hawawshi

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

Pan-Fried Lahoh - Authentic African Recipe from Mali
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Pan-Fried Lahoh

This recipe for Lahoh, a traditional Somali pancake, is made using a pan and ...

Creamy Samp - Authentic African Recipe from South Africa
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Creamy Samp

Creamy samp is a traditional South African dish made from dried corn kernels ...

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

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

Quick and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice - Authentic African Recipe from Gambia
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Quick and Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

This recipe tutorial from My Gambian Kitchen shows you how to make a flavorfu...

South African Milk Tart - Authentic African Recipe from South Africa
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Non-Vegetarian

South African Milk Tart

This traditional South African dessert is made with a creamy, custard-like fi...

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