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

Cape Verdean Pastel - Authentic African Recipe from Cabo Verde
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Non-Vegetarian

Cape Verdean Pastel

A traditional Cape Verdean snack made with a savory filling wrapped in a cris...

Ugandan Kabalagala Pancakes - Authentic African Recipe from Uganda
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Vegetarian

Ugandan Kabalagala Pancakes

Kabalagala are traditional Ugandan pancakes made with a mixture of cassava fl...

Liberian Gravy/Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Non-Vegetarian

Liberian Gravy/Stew

This recipe for Liberian gravy/stew is quick and easy to make, perfect for an...

Homemade Vanilla Extract - Authentic African Recipe from Comoros
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Non-Vegetarian

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Learn how to make delicious and aromatic homemade vanilla extract with just t...

Nigerian Mixed Grain Pap - Authentic African Recipe from Nigeria
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Vegan

Nigerian Mixed Grain Pap

Learn how to make a traditional Nigerian breakfast dish called Mixed Grain Pa...

Bajan Fish Cakes - Authentic African Recipe from Barbados
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Non-Vegetarian

Bajan Fish Cakes

These traditional Bajan fish cakes are a delicious and easy treat to make. Th...

Cow Foot Pepper Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Gambia
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Non-Vegetarian

Cow Foot Pepper Soup

Learn how to make a hearty and flavorful pepper soup using cow feet with this...

Swedish Saffron Buns - Authentic African Recipe from Saint Lucia
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Non-Vegetarian

Swedish Saffron Buns

These traditional Swedish Christmas buns, known as Lussekatter, are made with...

Gomen Besiga - Authentic African Recipe from Ethiopia
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Vegan

Gomen Besiga

A delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean recipe for spicy kale greens, known as Gomen B...

Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Ethiopia
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Vegan

Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew

This recipe tutorial will guide you through making a flavorful and spicy Ethi...

Arabic Mutton Majboos - Authentic African Recipe from Mauritania
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Non-Vegetarian

Arabic Mutton Majboos

An easy and traditional Arabic recipe for mutton majboos, a flavorful and aro...

Flambéed Strawberry Short Cake Madagascar - Authentic African Recipe from Madagascar
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Non-Vegetarian

Flambéed Strawberry Short Cake Madagascar

Learn how to make a decadent and impressive table side dessert featuring fres...

Msima with Beans and Kanyenya - Authentic African Recipe from Malawi
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Msima with Beans and Kanyenya

A traditional Malawian dish made with msima (a staple food made from maize fl...

Soft Kenyan Chapatis 🇰🇪 - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Soft Kenyan Chapatis 🇰🇪

This recipe provides a simple way to make soft Kenyan chapatis using ingredie...

Zigni: Spicy Eritrean and Ethiopian Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Ethiopia
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Non-Vegetarian

Zigni: Spicy Eritrean and Ethiopian Stew

This recipe will teach you how to make a flavorful and spicy stew called Zign...

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