Explore Authentic African Recipes

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

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Vegan

Banana Fritters (Zitumbuwa/Vitumbuwa)

These African snacks, known as zitumbuwa in Malawi and vitumbuwa in Zambia, a...

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Non-Vegetarian

Gambian Pasta Jollof

Learn how to make a delicious Gambian twist on the classic pasta jollof dish....

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Non-Vegetarian

Chicken Yassa

Chicken Yassa is a traditional dish from Gambia made with marinated chicken c...

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Diet category: Vegetarian

Cape Verdean "kanja" Soup

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

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Diet category: Non-Vegetarian

Stone Crab Carbonara

Learn how to make a decadent Stone Crab Carbonara dish from Chef Chad Johnson...

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Non-Vegetarian

Guinea Fowl Roast

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions on how to make a delicious and...

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Non-Vegetarian

Libyan Couscous

Learn how to cook delicious Libyan couscous with this easy-to-follow recipe. ...

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Vegan

Chakalaka Sauce

Learn how to make a delicious and easy South African sauce called Chakalaka. ...

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Vegetarian

Moroccan Doughnuts (Sfeng)

Learn how to make traditional Moroccan doughnuts, also known as Sfeng, a popu...

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Vegetarian

Liberian Cornbread

A traditional Liberian cornbread recipe made with all purpose flour, Indian h...

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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...

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Vegan

Liberian Pepper Sauce

Learn how to make the best and most flavorful Liberian Pepper Sauce at home u...

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Non-Vegetarian

Classic Burundian Pilau

This classic Burundian pilau recipe is a delicious and aromatic dish that is ...

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Non-Vegetarian

Swahili Mombasa Pilau

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish popular in the coastal region of Kenya, ma...

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Vegan

Ethiopian Fosoliya and Carrot Tibs

This recipe combines the flavors of Fosoliya (green beans) and Carrot Tibs (s...

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