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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. 
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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. 
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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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Mama Marie's Moroccan Tuna Brik

Submitted by: Avon- status quo PRO 
This triangle-shaped, fried appetizer filled with tuna and capers is famous throughout the Middle East. 
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Kabsa

Submitted by: Zahra 
Home Town: Nevada, Missouri, USA
Spiced cooked chicken meat is served atop a platter of basmati rice enhanced with golden raisins, tomatoes, onions, whole cardamom, and cloves for an elegant main dish that's just right for a special meal, holiday, or a get-together with family and friends. 
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Moroccan Spiced Sea Bass Ceviche

Submitted by: Ryan Nomura 
Living In: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Fresh, vibrant flavors which comes together to make a great dish. If you cannot get fresh sea bass, substitute with halibut or snapper 
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Spicy Potato Noodles (Bataka Sev)

Submitted by: Doughgirl8 
Home Town: Northfield, Minnesota, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Chickpea flour and mashed potatoes get heat and flavor from fresh green chiles, ginger, garlic, and turmeric in this crispy fried snack. 
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African Cabbage Stew

Submitted by: MissGhana85 
This African stew of cabbage and tomatoes also features canned mackerel. 
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Fried Cauliflower (Egyptian Style)

Submitted by: Marmar 
Cauliflower florets are coated in a cumin-scented batter and deep-fried for a crispy and Egyptian-inspired appetizer. 
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Dziriat (Algerian Almond Tarts)

Submitted by: RECIPEDOCTOR 
This almond-filled cookie is prepared only on special celebrations and weddings. It is a challenge to prepare, but is well worth the time and effort. 
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Namoora (Basboosa)

Submitted by: basboos 
Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA
This sticky Lebanese confection is made with dry farina (sometimes known as Cream of Wheat®), baked to a golden brown, and drizzled with sweet syrup flavored with orange blossoms. 
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Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini (Coosa/Koosa)

Submitted by: Russ 
Home Town: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Zucchini cored and stuffed with meat and rice then cooked in tomato sauce is a traditional Lebanese comfort food recipe. 
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Susie's Mocca Cheesecake

Submitted by: SusieBlue 
Home Town: York, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
Creamed cottage cheese is the main component of this delicious no-bake cheesecake with a ginger cookie base. A marbled milk chocolate glaze is the crowning touch. 
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Lamb Merguez Sausage Patties

Submitted by: Chef John 
Combine ground lamb with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, garlic, and harissa sauce for a spicy, Merguez-style sausage perfect for burgers, breakfast, or any meal. 
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Moroccan Lentil Soup

Provided by: Grace and Mae
This soup is deliciously spicy, completely vegetarian, has no cholesterol, and is high in protein and fiber. It is brimming with vegetables, chick peas, white beans, and red lentils, and seasoned with cardamom, garam masala, cumin, and fresh ginger. 
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Ethiopian Cabbage Dish

Submitted by: stamarex 
Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA
Living In: Everett, Washington, USA
This Ethiopian dish is made with potatoes, cabbage, onion, and carrots. 
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Moroccan Tagine

Submitted by: JRLJACKSON 
An exotic warm stew that is loved by all and is very easy to make. Also delicious as a vegetarian dish, without chicken. Serve over couscous. 
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African Peanut Soup

Submitted by: PIETOGO 
Home Town: Tacoma, Washington, USA
A surprisingly wonderful combination of tomatoes, onion, peanut butter, and brown rice that make for a wonderful, offbeat soup everyone will enjoy. Even better served with a dollop of sour cream on top of each bowl and some crusty bread for dipping. YUM! 
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Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

Submitted by: NIBLETS 
This curry is full of veggies: sweet potato, eggplant, spinach, zucchini, red and green bell peppers, carrots, and onion. It's mixed with blanched almonds, chickpeas, raisins, and spices. Serve with brown rice or couscous. 
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African Curry

Submitted by: VALERIEKOOKA 
This simple, spicy dish is a delicious way to enjoy international flavors with easily obtained ingredients. It's great with rice! 

 
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