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5.0 – 3 reviews • Main Dish Jollof rice originated in the Wolof or Jolof Empire in the Senegambian region, and today the dish of rice cooked in a tomato (or tomato and bell pepper) stew is one of the most recognized West African dishes around the world. Rice is not the only grain that can … Read more
0.0 – 0 reviews • Stew Recipes In southwest Nigeria, there is a delicious dish the Yoruba tribe calls obe ata, which translates to pepper stew or soup. It is made with red bell peppers known as tatashe, which are blended with tomatoes, onion and habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper. This stew is very dear to … Read more
4.6 – 8 reviews • Stew Recipes Level: Intermediate Total: 8 hr Active: 20 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 3 carrots, thinly sliced on an angle 1/2 large celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups) 3/4 cup pitted prunes, chopped 1 1/4 pounds beef stew meat 1 tablespoon ras el hanout (Moroccan … Read more
5.0 – 2 reviews • Cauliflower Bright and flavorful, this Moroccan-inspired roasted cauliflower with homemade harissa makes the perfect vegetarian option for your next celebration. Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 25 min Active: 20 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 5 dried New Mexico chiles (about 1 ounce) 4 dried guajillo chiles (about 1 ounce) 2 cups … Read more
4.0 – 5 reviews • Chicken Recipes Level: Easy Total: 35 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 carrots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground … Read more
5.0 – 2 reviews • Couscous Level: Easy Total: 1 hr Prep: 25 min Inactive: 5 min Cook: 30 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 yellow onions, finely diced 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 turnip, peeled and cubed 4 … Read more
0.0 – 0 reviews • Chicken Recipes Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 15 min Prep: 15 min Cook: 1 hr Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 4 chicken legs, split at the thigh and skinned Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 onions, grated or sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced Rinds of 2 confit lemons, chopped 2 tablespoons olive … Read more
1.0 – 2 reviews • Main Dish Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 15 min Prep: 10 min Inactive: 5 min Cook: 1 hr Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of saffron threads Freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable juice 2 teaspoons harissa (or … Read more
3.0 – 1 reviews • Stew Recipes Stew is an important go-to dish in many West African countries, either as an everyday meal or for celebratory events, such as weddings, graduations and Christmas. It pairs with a variety of starches, like rice and/or plantains, yams and beans. Depending on the country, the base of the stew … Read more
0.0 – 0 reviews • Stew Recipes Egg stew, also referred to as “egg sauce,” is made in several West African countries, with many similarities and a few differences. In Ghana, the stew is made with tomato puree, while in Nigeria, it is made with both tomatoes and bell peppers. In this recipe, I add garlic … Read more