Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains ( ripe plantains are black)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/2 tablespoons...
Middle Eastern Lemonade
Ingredients: 8 lemons3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup mint4 cups waterice cubes Directions: Mash mint and...
South Africa Tomato Salad
Ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into thin slices1/2 teaspoon salt1 pinch sugar1 fresh...
African Salad
Ingredients: 250 g fresh champignon mushrooms1 lemons, juice of2 cloves cruched garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1...
Harira (lamb and Bean Soup)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb diced lamb or 1/2 lb dice stewing beef1/2 cup dry lentils1...
Mandazi
Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon butter1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup milk1/4...
Egyptian Condiment (Daqua)
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic2 chili peppers1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cumin1/2 cup vinegar1 lemons, juice...
Spicy African Stew
Ingredients: 6 small potatoes3 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2 inch lengths1 cup...
African Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup dried split peas3 cups water1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups onions, chopped2...
Souskluitjies (Dumplings in Cinnamon Syrup)
Ingredients: 250 ml all-purpose flour2 ml salt10 ml baking powder1 eggs6 tablespoons margarine or...
Algerian Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 1 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, thinly sliced1/2 red bell peppers, cored,...
Plantain Fritters
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 large plantains1/2...
Black Eyed Peas With Herbs
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, cleaned and picked through2 tablespoons olive oil1 dried...
North African Mint Tea
Ingredients: 8 cups water6 tablespoons decaffeinated green tea leaves ( or regular)1 cup fresh...
Kefta Kebabs
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus1 pinch kosher salt1 lb ground beef...
Moroccan Bread Salad
Ingredients: 2 green peppers, grilled and peeled125 g ciabatta, half the crust removed300 g...
African Pork and Peanut Stew
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided2 lbs boneless pork butt, cut into 1 in...
Algerian Stew for Couscous
Ingredients: 4 pieces leg of lamb4 carrots, peeled and cut into big chunks4 yellow...
Moroccan Tea
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons green tea1/2 cup sugar1 1/4 cups firmly packed chopped mint leaves1/8...
African Dessert
Ingredients: 5 bananas1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup orange juice1 tablespoon lemon juice3 tablespoons brown sugar2/3...
Chai (East African Tea)
Ingredients: 6 cups water7 teaspoons tea leaves6 cups milk10 -15 teaspoons sugar Directions: Heat...
Lemony Yellow Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup split peas, yellow ( green peas may be used)1 cup celery,...
Spicy Carrot Puree
Ingredients: 750 g carrots, peeled and choppedsalt4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons wine vinegar2 garlic...
Million Dollar Chicken – Moroccan Style
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup chopped almonds2 cloves garlic, minced8 chicken thighs, skinned...
Black Bean Cous-Cous Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked couscous1 1/4 cups chicken broth1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4...
Salatat Khiyar (Algerian Cucumber Salad)
Ingredients: 1 large cucumbers, peeled,halved lengthwise,seeded,thinly sliced1/2 green capsicum, cored,seeded and cut in half...
Bonnie’s Mint Green Tea
Ingredients: 1 -2 teaspoon loose green tea ( i like jasmine scented)2 teaspoons honey5...
Cinnamon Tea
Ingredients: 4 cups boiling water2 teaspoons tea1 cinnamon sticks1 lemons Directions: Steep tea and...
Fennel and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb fennel, julienned10 small radishes, sliced3 small cucumbers, cubed1/4 cup olive oil2...
Ponkie
Ingredients: 2 lbs butternut squash (diced) or 2 lbs pumpkin ( diced)1 medium eggplants...
Cheesy Pita Crisps
Ingredients: 2 whole wheat pita bread1/4 cup reduced fat margarine1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...
Homemade Spice Tea
Ingredients: water2 whole cloves2 pinches anise seeds3 pieces crystallized ginger5 pinches cinnamon ( or...
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup dried garbanzo beans, washed and picked over ( 1/2 pound or...
Okra on the side
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onions3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon peanut oil2 cups finely...
African Sadza Dumpling
Ingredients: 2 1/2 liters water1 kg mealie-meal (cornmeal/white maize flour) or 1 kg rapoko...
Cape Verde Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons peanut oil1 pinch summer savory...
Curry Couscous
Ingredients: 9 ounces quick-cooking couscous11 fluid ounces vegetable stock2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves,...
Hazel
Ingredients: 1 1/4 ounces vodka ( 1/2 tot)2 1/2 ounces Amarula cream liqueur (...
Toasted Spice Blend (Africa – Morocco)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground allspice2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 tablespoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons ground cumin4...
East African Pea Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onions1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon grated fresh...
Shata (African Spice)
Ingredients: 1 cup lemon juice3 garlic cloves, mashed3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon...
Moroccan Mint Tea
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons green tea5 cups boiling water1 bunch fresh mint1/2-1 cup sugar, to...
Bobotie (Beef Pie)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 cup onions, thinly sliced1 apples, peeled, diced2 lbs chopped cooked...
Moroccan Vegetable Couscous
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 ounces onions, chopped2 1/2 ounces green peppers, chopped1 1/4...
African Chop
Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes3 beef bouillon cubes2 teaspoons salt1/2...
