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Tastira (Tunisian Fried Peppers and Eggs)

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui 
This spicy Tunisian side dish is often served with fried fish. 

Moroccan Chicken Sann

Submitted by: ashley 
A spiced marinade of honey, soy sauce, sherry, and lemon juice becomes the cooking liquid for chicken, dried apricots, and prunes. This saucy dish is served over brown rice. 

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Guinean Okra Sauce

Submitted by: Anne-Marie 
Boiled okra pureed with garlic and peppers makes a spicy side dish. 

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25-Minute Tunisian Vegetable Couscous

Submitted by: girlandagun 
Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA
A quick, versatile way to prepare couscous with summer vegetables -- zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers, with mushrooms and chickpeas. This fragrant dish is seasoned with smoky paprika, cardamom, and orange zest. 

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El Mestouk

Submitted by: jacqueline senouci 
Living In: Spokane, Washington, USA
Dried fruits and lemon flavor this sweet soup from Algeria. 

Egyptian Koshary

Submitted by: suzan.s 
Rice, lentils, macaroni, browned onions, and tomato sauce are prepared separately, then spooned in layers on servings plates in this traditional Egyptian vegetarian meal.  

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Moroccan Meat Cigars

Submitted by: r1v 
Spiced ground beef is rolled up in phyllo sheets then baked. These make great appetizers and hummus is a perfect accompaniment. 

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Ethiopian Vegetable Bowl

Submitted by: alemana 
Living In: Prince Frederick, Maryland, USA
This satisfying Ethiopian vegetable stew is extremely fragrant, and is often served over a grain dish called ingera. If ingera is not available, steamed basmati rice makes a great substitute. 

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Vegetable Tagine

Submitted by: sshafer 
Mimicking the slow cooking Moroccan tagine, this fast stove top version made with a variety of vegetables and spices, is full of rich flavor and texture. Enjoy this vegetable tagine served on its own as a hearty stew, or with steamed couscous or warm bread 

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Chicken Tagine

Submitted by: KJones 
Living In: Buffalo, New York, USA
Apricots, ginger, cinnamon, and cumin give this slow cooked chicken and vegetable dinner a savory and sweet Moroccan flavor. 

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West African Vegetable Stew

Provided by: Campbell's Kitchen
Sweet potatoes, chickpeas, tomato, onion and spinach all simmer together with raisins, cinnamon and Campbell's® Condensed Chicken Broth for a vegetable stew that's memorable and delicious. 

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West African Chicken Stew

Submitted by: garp916 
Warm-up the dinner table with this rib-sticking stew recipe. 

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Lebanese Baked Eggplant

Submitted by: Russ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is a tangy main course that can be served with tabbouleh, hummus, and flatbread. 

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Atlas Mountain Soup

Submitted by: rua 
Home Town: Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
This soup is sustaining enough to make a complete meal if accompanied by some good, crusty bread. The meat, combined with spices and with a tang of lemon and apricots, has the flavor of North Africa. 

Cape Malay Pickled Fish

Submitted by: NITSCKIE 
This recipe is a traditional easter time classic in Cape Town South Africa. It is served mainly with hot cross buns or freshly baked bread. 

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Tunisian Lamb with Saffron (Keleya Zaara)

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui 
This is another tasty Tunsian dish I picked up from my mother in law. 

Tajin Sibnekh (Tunisian Chicken and Eggs)

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui 
This is a Tunisian egg dish that I learned from my mother in law on one of my trips to Tunisia. It can be made with liver (like my mother in law uses), chicken, lamb, or even just vegetables. I prefer chicken. 

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Moroccan Peach Roasted Chicken

Submitted by: Simone 
Home Town: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Living In: Tel Aviv, Mehoz Tel-Aviv, Israel
A true crowd pleaser, this sweet chicken is very juicy and goes very well with white rice. I have modified it from an original Djedjad recipe which calls for apricots. 

Peppermint Liqueur

Submitted by: HYNCH 
Peppermint liqueur has been made at the Cape (South Africa) since before 1800. Very refreshing! 

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Egyptian Koshari

Submitted by: greeness024 
Lentils, rice and pasta are cooked and then served in a spicy tomato sauce. This is a typical Egyptian dish that is very good and cheap over here! Puree the sauce in a food processor if you like a smoother texture. 

 
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