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Peppermint Liqueur

SUBMITTED BY: HYNCH 

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

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Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato

Submitted by: Erin C. David 
Home Town: Spring Lake, Michigan, USA
Living In: Anacortes, Washington, USA
Lovely large pearls of Israeli couscous are served in a sauce of black olives and sun-dried tomatoes, all topped off with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley. Nobody will miss the meat, but you can add chicken or prawns to make this vegan dish a carnivorous delight. 

Moroccan Sweet Potato and Raisin Salad

Submitted by: Eileen 
This sweet Moroccan salad is prepared by simmering diced sweet potatoes or yams with cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, raisins and honey. It is an easy dish with an exotic taste. 
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Rice pudding with Lemon Juice and Caramelized Onion (Egyptian Kishk)

Submitted by: annooj 
Egyptian kishk is a savory rice pudding loaded with caramelized onions and a hint of lemon. Serve topped with toasted pine nuts for a nice side dish. 

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West African Peanut Stew

Submitted by: km1312 
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Living In: New York, New York, USA
This hearty stew is super-easy to make and great for peanut butter lovers. Can be made vegetarian or with chicken. 

Tomato Bredie

Submitted by: WILLIAM R 
This lamb dish is a traditional South African meal, and is good winter fare. Bredie is an old Cape name for a dish of meat and vegetables stewed together so that the flavors intermingle. 

Tunisian Harissa

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui 
Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
This is a popular Tunisian condiment. It's a home made pepper paste that is sure to add an extra kick to just about anything and it is widely use in Tunisian cuisine. I add it to anything I want to spice up; in my home we use this just about everyday. 
 
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