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

Vegan Jamaican Cornmeal & Oatmeal Porridge - Authentic African Recipe from Jamaica
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Vegan

Vegan Jamaican Cornmeal & Oatmeal Porridge

A traditional Jamaican breakfast porridge made with a delicious blend of corn...

Benin Egusi Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Non-Vegetarian

Benin Egusi Soup

This traditional recipe from Benin features a thick and flavorful soup made w...

Lesotho - Makoenva - Authentic African Recipe from Lesotho
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Vegetarian

Lesotho - Makoenva

Makoenva is a traditional dish from Lesotho made with maize meal, spinach, an...

Botswana Lamb and Dumplings - Authentic African Recipe from Botswana
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Non-Vegetarian

Botswana Lamb and Dumplings

This recipe features tender lamb cooked in a flavorful stew and served with h...

Liberian Shortbread - Authentic African Recipe from Liberia
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Non-Vegetarian

Liberian Shortbread

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

Cassava Fufu - Authentic African Recipe from Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
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Vegan

Cassava Fufu

Learn how to make traditional cassava fufu or swallow without a blender. This...

Comorian Sesame Bread - Authentic African Recipe from Comoros
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Vegan

Comorian Sesame Bread

Learn how to make traditional Comorian bread infused with sesame seeds in thi...

Senegalese/Gambian Steamed Fish Breakfast - Authentic African Recipe from Senegal
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Non-Vegetarian

Senegalese/Gambian Steamed Fish Breakfast

This traditional Senegalese/Gambian breakfast dish features fresh fish steame...

Crunchy Gambian Breakfast - Authentic African Recipe from Gambia
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Non-Vegetarian

Crunchy Gambian Breakfast

This recipe features a delicious and crunchy breakfast that is popular in Gam...

Three Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream - Authentic African Recipe from Central African Republic
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Vegetarian

Three Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream

A simple and delicious recipe for making homemade ice cream with just three i...

Traditional Ghanaian Chicken Light Soup - Authentic African Recipe from Ghana
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Non-Vegetarian

Traditional Ghanaian Chicken Light Soup

Learn how to make an authentic and delicious chicken light soup using afforda...

St Vincent and the Grenadines Ducuna/Ducana Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Vegan

St Vincent and the Grenadines Ducuna/Ducana Recipe

This recipe demonstrates how to make the traditional dish Ducuna/Ducana from ...

Guinea Atieke - Authentic African Recipe from Guinea
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Non-Vegetarian

Guinea Atieke

A traditional African dish made with fermented cassava, commonly enjoyed in G...

Sierra Leone Yam Porridge - Authentic African Recipe from Sierra Leone
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Vegan

Sierra Leone Yam Porridge

This recipe features a traditional Sierra Leone dish known as yebeh or yam po...

Koshari Egyptian Recipe - Authentic African Recipe from Egypt
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Vegetarian

Koshari Egyptian Recipe

This traditional Egyptian dish is a delicious combination of rice, lentils, p...

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