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    Festive Honey-Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables With Saffron

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    Moroccan Tagine

Moroccan Fish Tajine

Posted by Wild Jasmyne  

This fish tajine can be changed and fitted to what you can afford or what is in your kitchen. Many types of fish can be used, I prefer the whole fish because it takes longer to cook which makes the veggies roast better. This is for a large... MORE»

Recipe #338997

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Fish With Sesame Seed Sauce

Posted by Nasseh  

This tasty fish dish comes from Lebanon. Time does not include 1 hour in the refrigerator. MORE»

Recipe #338683

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Chicken & Pomegranate Tagine

Posted by Nasseh  

I have yet to make this tagine but it sounds delicious. MORE»

Recipe #338364

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Pomegranates in Orange Flower Water

Posted by Nasseh  

To make this popular Tunisian dessert you need the largest, flame-red pomegranates you can find. This dessert needs to sit for 1 hour before serving so plan accordingly. MORE»

Recipe #338362

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Moroccan Chicken and Raisins for 2

Posted by Queen Dana  

I make this in a 3 quart saucepan but if you a have small tagine or slow cooker use it. You can use boneless thighs too. MORE»

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Moroccan Chicken With Sweet Couscous

Posted by Nasseh  

This is a nice change to ordinary chicken & couscous. My very picky daughter said this was the best couscous dish I have made. To save time I used my pressure cooker to cook the chicken. MORE»

Recipe #338184

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Carrots With Paprika and Capers

Posted by dicentra  

Cooking Light, JUNE 2004. Moroccan salad. MORE»

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Moroccan Polenta

Posted by NH Jon  

A Simple Yet Inspired Creation of mine to go with almost any Tagine. I Was making a Tagine from a cook book, and they paired it with plain polenta. I thought I might give it a little kick to add some Character to the Dish. Using A Double Boiler... MORE»

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Iced Mint Tea

Posted by dicentra  

Cooking Light, JUNE 2004. This is what they say about the tea: " Mint tea, made with spearmint, is the traditional drink of Morocco and North Africa. A few leaves of fresh or dried lemon verbena add a lovely citrus flavor. Be sure to use... MORE»

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African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

Posted by JessXU00  

If you've never had a dish that combined sweet potatoes and peanuts, you're in for a treat. Even people who claim not to like sweet potatoes enjoy this stew. Serve over rice or couscous. MORE»

Recipe #337593

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African Peanut Tomato Soup

Posted by TattooedMamaof2  

I don't know what it is about peanuts and tomatoes, but they are just so good together! MORE»

Recipe #337231

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Couscous With Sun Dried Tomatoes & Coriander

Posted by Paella Pete  

Simple and tasty recipe for cousous. Nothing more to say except very easy, very quick, very tasty! MORE»

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Lemon Rice

Posted by Chef #1023612  

This dish is ideal for the summer. Keep in mind the fact that the lemon juice has to be added judiciously to suit your palate so that you do not end up with a "khatta" or bland rice. I enjoy this dish with rasam or just a bowl of... MORE»

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Lemon Rice

Posted by Chef #1023612  

This dish is ideal for the summer. Keep in mind the fact that the lemon juice has to be added judiciously to suit your palate so that you do not end up with a "khatta" or bland rice. I enjoy this dish with rasam or just a bowl of... MORE»

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Moroccan Roasted Turkey Stuffed With Couscous

Posted by Nasseh  

Moroccan inspired turkey fit for a sultan. MORE»

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Dessert Couscous With Nuts

Posted by Nasseh  

Sweet couscous is served as the final savory dish of a banquet. More expensive nuts, such as pistachios and pine nuts, are often used along with traditional almonds. MORE»

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Lentil Stew With Spinach and Potatoes

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe makes a very hearty and healthy vegetarian main dish. It's based on a recipe I found in an old Bon Appetit magazine. The original recipe calls for a 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper as well which you can add if you like spice. Recipe can... MORE»

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African Pearl Barley Pumpkin Pot

Posted by Lalaloula  

This is a spicy dish. Perfect for cold and rainy days, because it really warms you. Can also be turned into something Indian by adding chickpeas, potatoes and curry spices. MORE»

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African Peanut Stew

Posted by Lizzymommy  

I first had this stew at a restaurant in Rochester, NY, and when I moved away, spent years recreating it! Delicious with a lovely hearty bread, or with rice cooked in the stew (about 3/4 cup brown rice added with the sweet potatoes and carrots). MORE»

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Vegetarian Moroccan Stew

Posted by mikekey  

An easy, tasty vegetarian dish. Serve with pita bread. MORE»

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TOPIC: ENTRY THREAD: AFRICAN...

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From: Zurie

On Saturday, November 15, 2008

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Review From: yamakarasu  

On Nov 22, 2008

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RECIPE: Matesha Bi Al Bayed (Tomato With Eggs)

Mm this was deelicious. My entire house was smelling wonderful as the tomato mixture was simmering. One thing I forgot to do that I would recommend is to add a touch of sugar to the tomato mixture to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes....

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Review From: jane49423  

On Nov 22, 2008

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RECIPE: Zucre Coco -- Moroccan Coconut Fudge Cakes

Needed a dish for African day at school and this was great.

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Review From: Bungy  

On Nov 21, 2008

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RECIPE: Beef Keema

I thoroughly enjoyed this recipe - it was something special to do with some extra beef mince, and enjoyed by the whole family. I'll also try it with different base meats, but I thought the ground beef was fine!

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