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Sierra Leonean Banana Cake (Mokor) - Authentic African Recipe from Sierra Leone
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Vegetarian

Sierra Leonean Banana Cake (Mokor)

This recipe teaches you how to make a traditional Sierra Leonean snack called...

Tanzanian Okro, Spinach & Prawn Stew with Trevally/Cole Cole Fish & Ugal - Authentic African Recipe from Tanzania
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Non-Vegetarian

Tanzanian Okro, Spinach & Prawn Stew with Trevally/Cole Cole Fish & Ugal

This Tanzanian-style dish features a flavorful stew made with okra, spinach, ...

St Vincent Madungo Bakes/Dumpling - Authentic African Recipe from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Non-Vegetarian

St Vincent Madungo Bakes/Dumpling

This recipe tutorial features traditional St Vincentian bakes/dumplings made ...

Spicy Chilli Fish with Salt Fish (Makayabu Ya Pilipili) - Authentic African Recipe from Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
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Non-Vegetarian

Spicy Chilli Fish with Salt Fish (Makayabu Ya Pilipili)

This Congolese recipe features salt fish, also known as Makayabu, cooked with...

Penguins of Madagascar Cookies - Authentic African Recipe from Madagascar
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Non-Vegetarian

Penguins of Madagascar Cookies

Make adorable cookies shaped like characters from the Penguins of Madagascar ...

Layered South African Potjiekos - Authentic African Recipe from South Africa
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Non-Vegetarian

Layered South African Potjiekos

Learn how to make traditional layered South African Potjiekos with simple ing...

Starch Swallow from Scratch - Authentic African Recipe from Benin
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Non-Vegetarian

Starch Swallow from Scratch

Learn how to make traditional starch swallow from scratch in this easy-to-fol...

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...

Egyptian Lamb Bamia - Authentic African Recipe from Egypt
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Non-Vegetarian

Egyptian Lamb Bamia

This recipe features tender lamb simmered in a flavorful okra stew, creating ...

Authentic Ivorian Akyeke - Authentic African Recipe from Côte d’Ivoire
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Vegan

Authentic Ivorian Akyeke

This recipe teaches you how to make authentic Akyeke, also known as Attieke, ...

Egyptian Beef with Green Peas and Carrot - Authentic African Recipe from Egypt
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Non-Vegetarian

Egyptian Beef with Green Peas and Carrot

This recipe showcases a traditional Egyptian dish that combines tender beef w...

Homemade Guinea Corn/Sorghum Flour and its Uses - Authentic African Recipe from Guinea
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Vegan

Homemade Guinea Corn/Sorghum Flour and its Uses

Learn how to make your own Guinea Corn/Sorghum flour at home and discover the...

Kenyan Coconut Milk Mandazi - Authentic African Recipe from Kenya
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Vegetarian

Kenyan Coconut Milk Mandazi

Learn how to make Kenyan mandazi, a delicious fried bread made with coconut m...

Libyan Magrood - Authentic African Recipe from Libya
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Non-Vegetarian

Libyan Magrood

Libyan Magrood is a traditional and luxurious Arabic dessert that is made wit...

Radish & Spinach Winter Special Stir-fry - Authentic African Recipe from Mali
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Vegetarian

Radish & Spinach Winter Special Stir-fry

This recipe combines the earthy flavors of radish and spinach in a delicious ...

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