African Recipes

From the spicy wats of Ethiopia to the tagines of North Africa, the boerewors of South Africa to the chili-laden dishes of West Africa, African cuisine is diverse and delicous. We've got some great recipes to get you started.

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African Chicken
This dish was actually invented in the 1940s in Macau, a former Portuguese colony. No one knows for sure why it was named African …
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Spices Featured:
- Salt, Kosher,
- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet ,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Berbere - Ethiopian spice blend
The non-specific amounts in this recipe are because each Ethiopian cook has her own variation of this basic spice blend. Feel fre…
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Spices Featured:
- Garlic Powder,
- Onion Powder,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Allspice,
- Cinnamon, Ceylon,
- Curry Powder, Maharajah Style,
- Anise,
- Garam Masala,
- Cumin,
- Ginger,
- Paprika, Half-Sharp
Berbere - Ethiopian Spice Paste
Having served as a foster parent for a number of Ethiopian young people during the 90's, I was lucky enough to get this recipe. I…
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Spices Featured:
- Pepper, Ground,
- Cayenne Pepper,
- Paprika, Half-Sharp,
- Allspice,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Cloves,
- Nutmeg,
- Fenugreek Seeds,
- Coriander,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Ginger
Braised Beef with Harissa and Preserved Lemon
Photo courtesy of She Cooks He Cleans .
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Spices Featured:
- Harissa,
- Coriander,
- Cumin,
- Ras El Hanout,
- Preserved Lemons
Grilled African Tilapia Fillets
The African Tilapia Fish, pronounced (Til-ah-pee-ah), is a fish you will probably be eating a lot of after you get used to pronoun…
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Spices Featured:
- Barbeque Seasoning, West Indies,
- Peppercorns, Ecuadoran Organic ,
- Tarragon,
- Garlic Powder,
- Celery Seed
Hamburger Packet
I was inspired to combine a hamburger with a calzone because I like pizza crust but not the messiness of a calzone, and I thought …
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Spices Featured:
- Cumin,
- Pepper, Ground
Harisa/Harissa
This personal favorite has replaced salsa and ketchup. It flavors rices, pasta sauces, even substitutes for mayonnaise on a sandw…
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Spices Featured:
- Cumin,
- Caraway,
- Coriander,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine,
- Chile de Arbol Peppers
Mazarabic Monkfish
I was perusing the Denver Post when I came to an article talking about Grains of Paradise - became very interested and actually fo…
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Spices Featured:
- Saffron,
- Grains of Paradise
Moroccan Beef Short Ribs
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Spices Featured:
- Cayenne Pepper,
- Nutmeg,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Coriander,
- Lemon Peel,
- Salt, Kosher,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Cumin,
- Turmeric,
- Ginger
Moroccan Carrot Salad with Orange Flower Water
I tried to discover how this salad was made at a Riad in Marrakech and this is the nearest I have managed to get to the subtle, pe…
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Spices Featured:
- Orange Flower Water
Moroccan Marinade
This simple marinade is big on flavor and makes a dish you'll want to prepare again and again!
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Spices Featured:
- Moroccan Spice Mixture
Moroccan Rice Pudding
From Mediterranean: Food of the Sun by Jacqueline Clark and Joanna Farrow.
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Spices Featured:
- Cinnamon, Ceylon,
- Orange Flower Water,
- Almond Extract,
- Cinnamon Sticks
Moroccan Roasted Veggies
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Spices Featured:
- Moroccan Spice Mixture,
- Salt, Kosher
Moroccan Sardines with Charmoula
This recipe is very popular in Morocco. Many street vendors and restaurants list Sardines in their menus especially during summer …
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Spices Featured:
- Pepper, Ground,
- Salt, Kosher,
- Paprika, California,
- Cumin
Moroccan Shashlik - Lamb Kebabs
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Spices Featured:
- Coriander,
- Cumin,
- Paprika, Smoked Sweet,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Salt, Kosher
Moroccan Stuffed Squash
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Spices Featured:
- Demi-Glace Lamb Stock,
- Moroccan Spice Mixture
Moroccan Sweet Potato Fries
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Spices Featured:
- Pepper, Ground,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Moroccan Spice Mixture
Niter Kibbeh
Although this recipe is basic to Ethiopian cooking, it tastes wonderful on many things: steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, steam…
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Spices Featured:
- Nutmeg,
- Cloves,
- Cinnamon Sticks,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Turmeric
North African Style Stewed Chicken
This recipe was developed by Spice House manager Tracy Turoczy as a way to use preserved lemon.
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Spices Featured:
- Saffron,
- Ras El Hanout,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Cumin,
- Coriander,
- Paprika, Smoked Sweet,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Preserved Lemons
Peanut Marinade for Meat
I got this recipe from my neighbor's fiance, who is from Sierra Leone. I have tried this on beef, chicken, and pork, and all were …
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Spices Featured:
- Thyme, Lemon
Spicy Ground Meat with Baharat
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Spices Featured:
- Baharat,
- Cilantro,
- Turmeric,
- Caraway,
- Cardamom, Green,
- Cumin,
- Coriander

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