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

Liberian Shortbread - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Liberian Shortbread

Make this sweet and buttery Liberian shortbread with just a few simple ingred...

Authentic Buka Stew/Benin City Style - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Authentic Buka Stew/Benin City Style

Learn how to make a delicious and traditional Buka Stew in the style of Benin...

Sierra Leone Wan Pot Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone Wan Pot Recipe

Learn how to make a simplified version of Jollof rice from Sierra Leone calle...

Homemade Madagascar Vanilla Extract Guide - Authentic African Recipe from Madagascar
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Homemade Madagascar Vanilla Extract Guide

Learn how to make your own vanilla extract using Madagascar vanilla beans, in...

Classic Ekwang Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Cameroon
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Non-Vegetarian

Classic Ekwang Recipe

This traditional Cameroon dish is made with taro roots, leaves, and a variety...

Konkoe Touregbeli - Authentic African Recipe from Guinea-Bissau
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Konkoe Touregbeli

This West African dish from Guinea-Bissau consists of seasoned and grilled po...

Recipe Title: Samoan Taro and Coconut Milk Dish - Authentic African Recipe from Samoa
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Recipe Title: Samoan Taro and Coconut Milk Dish

This recipe from Samoa features taro cooked in coconut milk, creating a cream...

Guinean Grilled Fish (Poisson Braisé) - Authentic African Recipe from Guinea
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Non-Vegetarian

Guinean Grilled Fish (Poisson Braisé)

This recipe shows you how to make delicious oven-grilled fish, a popular Guin...

Traditional Beer Brewing in Owamboland Namibia - Authentic African Recipe from Namibia
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Traditional Beer Brewing in Owamboland Namibia

Learn how to brew traditional beer in the village setting of Owamboland, Nami...

Recipe Title: Chef Chad's Caprese Salad - Authentic African Recipe from Chad
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Recipe Title: Chef Chad's Caprese Salad

Learn how to make a delicious and refreshing Caprese Salad with fresh tomatoe...

Kenyan Vegan Mukimo Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Vegan

Kenyan Vegan Mukimo Recipe

This traditional Kenyan dish is made with a mix of soft maize, spinach, potat...

Samoan Koko Dumplings - Authentic African Recipe from Samoa
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Samoan Koko Dumplings

Learn how to make delicious and traditional Samoan Koko Dumplings in this eas...

Cameroonian White Bean Stew - Authentic African Recipe from Cameroon
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Cameroonian White Bean Stew

This traditional Cameroonian recipe for White Bean Stew is hearty, flavorful,...

Recipe Title: Liberian Rice Bread - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Recipe Title: Liberian Rice Bread

This recipe shows you how to make a delicious and traditional Liberian Rice B...

Recipe Title: Gambian Akara - Authentic African Recipe from Gambia
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Recipe Title: Gambian Akara

A traditional Gambian dish made by blending black eyed peas with spices and d...

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