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

Traditional Ghanaian Waakye Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Ghana
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Traditional Ghanaian Waakye Stew

This recipe teaches you how to make the flavorful and hearty Waakye Stew, a b...

Cuban Sandwich - Authentic African Recipe from Cuba
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Non-Vegetarian

Cuban Sandwich

This recipe teaches you how to make a traditional Cuban sandwich with buttery...

Dominican White Rice - Authentic African Recipe from Dominica
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Vegetarian

Dominican White Rice

Learn how to make perfect white rice using Dominican style techniques in this...

Iowa State Fair Guinea Grinder Sandwich - Authentic African Recipe from Guinea
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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...

Fourra ou Houassa degue Burkina Faso - Authentic African Recipe from Burkina Faso
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Non-Vegetarian

Fourra ou Houassa degue Burkina Faso

Learn how to make a traditional dish from Burkina Faso called Fourra ou Houas...

Liberian Beniseed Sauce - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Vegan

Liberian Beniseed Sauce

This rich and flavorful sauce is made with sesame seeds (beniseed) and is tra...

Flavorful Chicken Pilau - Authentic African Recipe from Burundi
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Non-Vegetarian

Flavorful Chicken Pilau

This recipe will teach you how to make a delicious and flavorful chicken pila...

Recipe Title: Ethiopian Shiro (Chickpea Porridge) - Authentic African Recipe from Ethiopia
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Recipe Title: Ethiopian Shiro (Chickpea Porridge)

Learn how to make the traditional Ethiopian dish Shiro Wet, which is a staple...

Libyan Lamb Chorba - Authentic African Recipe from Libya
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Non-Vegetarian

Libyan Lamb Chorba

This recipe will guide you in making a delicious and spicy lamb chorba, a hea...

Creamy Garlic Lemon Hummus - Authentic African Recipe from Egypt
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Vegan

Creamy Garlic Lemon Hummus

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

St. Lucian Green Fig and Saltfish - Authentic African Recipe from Saint Lucia
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Non-Vegetarian

St. Lucian Green Fig and Saltfish

Learn how to make the national dish of St. Lucia, Green Fig and Saltfish, in ...

Cameroonian Okongobong Vegetable Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Cameroon
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Non-Vegetarian

Cameroonian Okongobong Vegetable Soup

A traditional Cameroonian soup recipe made with okongobong vegetables, egusi,...

Ivory Coast Kedjenou Chicken Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Côte d’Ivoire
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Non-Vegetarian

Ivory Coast Kedjenou Chicken Stew

Learn how to make a delicious Ivory Coast style Kedjenou chicken stew served ...

Benin Groundnut Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Vegan

Benin Groundnut Soup

This recipe for Groundnut Soup is a delicious and popular Nigerian soup that ...

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...

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