172 african recipes

Moroccan mechoui: paprika and garlic-rubbed leg of lamb roasted over a bed of carrots, onions, tomato and celery. Simple North African feast served straight from the roasting pan.

Honey apricot chicken braised with cumin, ginger, coriander, and cinnamon in a glossy honey-lemon sauce. A North African-inspired one-skillet dinner with tender, spice-rubbed pieces.

Aromatic Moroccan chicken tagine with toasted spices, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, served over lemon-mint couscous for authentic North African dinners.

Seared spiced pork strips in a citrusy orange-soy sauce spooned over fluffy couscous and tangy red cabbage. Cumin, coriander, and fresh mint bring bold North African-Asian fusion flavor to your table.

Pureed peanut soup with butternut squash, potatoes, and coriander, topped with crispy cornmeal-crusted baked okra croutons. West African inspired and velvety rich.

Saffron-braised lamb shoulder served over herb couscous with cucumber, red pepper, and fresh mint. A North African-inspired one-pot meal with bright, herby accompaniments.

Fish samoosa filling with flaked fish, green chilies, lemon juice, and fresh coriander. A spicy South African-style filling for about 30 samoosas.

Braised lamb shoulder and merguez-style sausages served over couscous with a cumin and cayenne broth. A North African-inspired feast with carrots, zucchini, and white wine.

Moroccan tomato and roasted green pepper salad from Fez with cumin, paprika, preserved lemon, and olive oil. A smoky, bright North African appetizer or side dish.

Cinnamon-scented couscous with plump raisins and butter. A five-ingredient North African-inspired side dish that's ready in 10 minutes with no active cooking.

Lowcountry benne seed cookies (Charleston style) with toasted sesame seeds, brown sugar, and butter. A thin, crispy Southern Christmas cookie with West African roots.

Sadza, the staple Zimbabwean corn porridge made from white cornmeal and water. Two ingredients, one pot, and a thick, starchy side that's the foundation of Southern African meals.

Moroccan wilted spinach salad with preserved lemon, cilantro, parsley, and a reduced garlic-paprika dressing. A warm North African salad unlike any spinach dish you know.

Jolof rice with black-eyed peas, eggplant, tomatoes, and brown rice cooked in a spicy tomato-ginger sauce with curry and cayenne. A hearty West African one-pot vegetarian meal.

Oasis carrot salad boils carrots tender then marinates them in garlic-onion-vinegar dressing, finished with fresh cilantro and parsley. A bright, make-ahead North African-style side.

Moroccan chicken stew with acorn squash, chickpeas, raisins, and warm spices served over fluffy couscous. A microwave-friendly one-pot North African dinner with toasted almonds and fresh mint.