This is a unique take on the traditional South African malva pudding. Serve hot with ice cream or whipped cream, or cold with hot homemade custard.
Author: Ruby
Tabil is used to season & enhance many Tunisian dishes. In fact, Tabil means seasoning (it originally referred to the coriander which is the key ingredient...
Author: Um Safia
A vegetable-full curry! Serve this curry over your favorite rice and you're sure to have a tasty meal. If you have carrot-ginger juice available to you,...
Author: NIBLETS
This is a gorgeous, easy and pretty quick version of lamb tagine I made on Valentine's Day. For an authentic feel we ate it with our fingers--it was a...
Author: moonpig
Umm Ali is a delicious traditional Egyptian dessert equivalent to North America's bread pudding. You can serve it warm with a scoop of French vanilla ice...
Author: Mama & her Girls
This Egyptian dessert contains phyllo dough or puff pastry, milk and nuts. Use any kind of nuts that you would like and eat it with a spoon. Legend has...
Author: NANCY GIRGIS
This Moroccan recipe was passed down for generations in my family. We usually serve it on the Sabbath night and holidays. It is a favorite! This dish may...
Author: Hanna R
This traditional Nigerian dish brings out the best possible flavor of rice and chicken. Chicken is first sauteed on the stove top to produce a wonderful...
Author: Daisy
Falafel, or ta'ameya as we call it in Egypt, is an all-time favorite street food. In most parts of the Middle East, falafel is made with ground chickpeas....
Author: Gamila Salem
Every Shabbat my mother-in-law makes this fish. I've modified it since the fish she uses in Israel isn't available in the Midwest. When you smell this...
Author: Sephardi Jessi
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...
Author: Simone
This is such an easy cake that even the kids can make it with some adult supervision.
Author: seattlelove
Mahalabia is a popular dessert in Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries. This rich version features both milk and heavy cream.
Author: Olaahmed
A South African favorite! We call it 'Bruinpoeding' (Brown Pudding) in South Africa.
Author: Olivia
This is a very colorful dish, and a very tasty one. A dressing made from fresh herbs and spices give this vegetable dish a Moroccan flavor. It is a great...
Author: NIBLETS
I found the original recipe for this at a spice retailer's website, but I changed it a bit to suit my own taste. YUM! This is good for soups, stews, or...
Author: Susiecat too
This Moroccan chicken classic has been adapted to cook in the Instant Pot®. Most use dried apricots, but I prefer fresh apricots.
Author: thedailygourmet
Couscous is the traditional family meal on Fridays in Morocco, and best when made by a Moroccan mom. When I was living there, my roommates and I would...
Author: Sarah Hopkins
Eggs are a great, healthy protein, which is essential for keeping your sugar levels in check. In America we often think of eggs as a breakfast food but...
Author: Healthination
This is a common seasoning in Libya. I was surprised that there isn't a recipe for it on zaar (though it could have another name...I'm certainly no expert)....
Author: Georgiapea
This is another hararat recipe. I found this online as well (http://morselsandmusings.blogspot.com/2008/03/sharba-libiya.html - this website has a lovely...
Author: Georgiapea
This is an original Swahili recipe from Kenya. Posted for ZWT7-Africa. I found this on the internet.
Author: CJAY8248
This 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...
Author: WILLIAM R
Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Africa! Tabil is said to have been brought to Tunisia in 1492. Tabil(pronounced table) means seasoning in Tunisian. In Africa,...
Author: Sharon123
Make and share this North African Couscous Paella recipe from Food.com.
Author: CarBroker
This traditional Egyptian hibiscus tea is made with loose dried hibiscus flowers, which are left to steep in the tea as it cools so the tea is quite strong....
Author: Afiyet_olson
Sure, you can make falafel from a mix but frankly, it's a far cry from authentic falafel. This is the best falafel recipe I know of. You can find dried...
Author: nch
This mouth-watering dessert is an authentic Egyptian treat. It can be made savory and still will be delicious.
Author: Mohamed El Refaee
I heard the best way to prepare orange roughy is to broil it.I have been doing it this way and it comes out perfect. Serve with a green vegetable and some...
Author: Sageca
Koshary is pretty much Egypt's staple street food. You can find anything from a 2-story koshary restaurant to a man with a cart on the side of the street....
Author: nooney
Oxtail is my favorite meal and I serve this recipe to all my friends and use it for my frozen food business. Everyone loves it. I call it God's food as...
Author: Gail
Kofta is a popular dish made from grilled ground beef that is served throughout the Middle-East. This is a wonderful and simple version I picked up in...
Author: DOSTANDEN
Impress your friends with this classic Middle Eastern dish which can be spiced up or toned down according to preference. Great for chilly autumn or winter...
Author: SKIDMORA
A traditional and delicious South African version of meatloaf. Serve with boiled rice and chutney.
Author: Caryn Scanlan
Cornes de gazelle are crescent-shaped cookies that are filled with a sweet almond-orange blossom filling and are topped with crushed pistachios. They popular...
Author: babou72
This recipe is great for people who do not have much of a sweet tooth. For those who love sweet things, you can add as much sugar as you want to suit your...
Author: Boitumelo
If you are interested in a little bit of heat, but not too much, this is a great recipe for you. I used a mortar and pestle to form the spice paste, but...
Author: Sarah
This is a traditional roast chicken dish from Algeria. The sauce is a combination of onions, garlic, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and cayenne pepper. When...
Author: salima1962
This simple meatball dish is delicious, rich, and fresh. It was taught to me by my Algerian husband, one of his favorites from home. The tomato sauce can...
Author: jacqueline senouci
A home take on traditionally prepared North African lamb.
Author: laughs and smiles
This is an old-world recipe. It is really just drained, salted yoghurt, very easy to make and very easy to preserve. I guarantee that once you have made...
Author: evelynathens
This recipe was given to me by my boss, who is Asian. It has been passed through generations of her family so as you can imagine it is the real deal. Very...
Author: ssuthers
This is a fragrant and spicy chicken dish that can be served as either a main meal or an appetizer.
Author: Heidi B
So many recipes for Sambousek so I posted the dough recipe I liked and worked best for me after trying several and some favorite traditional fillings....
Author: Jamilahs_Kitchen
This recipe is not difficult to make, even though it has quite a number of ingredients. It's a great party appetizer. This recipe can be found in my cookbook...
Author: William Anatooskin
A popular and refreshing drink from West Africa. If it's too spicy, dilute with water. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste. This drink is great for...
Author: TFRach
This is a subtly spiced, super easy slow cooker meal. A good introduction to Moroccan food. Serve with couscous.
Author: OSCARMAMA
Duqqa or dukkah is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds, and spices and enjoyed as a starter or snack to dip with bread or fresh veggies. It's so deliciously...
Author: leila