Tag: Africa

Harissa Chicken and Squash Tacos

Harissa Chicken and Squash Tacos

Harissa chicken and squash tacos are harissa marinated chicken thighs, roasted squash, feta and marinated onions and make for delicious fall themed tacos!

Egyptian Ful Medames

Egyptian Ful Medames

Egyptian ful medames is one of the country’s staple, a simple but delicious dish of fava beans and herbs.

Meskouta Moroccan Orange Cake

Meskouta Moroccan Orange Cake

This recipe, this Meskouta Moroccan Orange cake, is a redo. I’m reposting it because it’s good and it needs a reintroduction. For when you might be having others over for a socially distanced cup of coffee. For when you’re doing it up with a fancier than normal weekend breakfast. For when you want a little something different for dessert. For when you want to bake and are aimlessly wandering through your kitchen cabinets looking for inspiration. (more…)

Moroccan Stuffed Peppers

Moroccan Stuffed Peppers

Moroccan stuffed peppers are rice-free and filled with kafta-spiced pork, kale, tomatoes and pine nuts and topped with creamy goat cheese.

Orange Avocado Smoothie

Orange Avocado Smoothie

A Moroccan-inspired orange avocado smoothie is a refreshing start to any day- sweet, creamy, rich and perfect!

Cape Brandy Pudding

Cape Brandy Pudding

This recipe for Cape Brandy Pudding is a remake from ages and ages ago on my first trip around my world in 80 plates (more like 150!).  However, it was delicious the first time, and we all needed reminding of it because it’s the perfect dessert to serve up for Valentine’s Day this week.  Crunch, appropriately boozy and all kinds of delicious, whether you’re in love with yourself, or with someone special.  

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Piri Piri Chicken Salad

Piri Piri Chicken Salad

Spicy piri piri chicken salad has marinated chicken thighs layered with beans, roasted tomatoes, charred peppers, fresh parsley with a spicy chili ranch dressing.

Ghanaian Jollof Rice

Ghanaian Jollof Rice

Traditional West African Ghanaian Jollof Rice, spiced with curry tomatoes and cooked with vegetables, for the perfect side dish or main meal itself.

Chicken Tagine Flatbread Pizza

Chicken Tagine Flatbread Pizza

Mango was in town this weekend and we spent loads of time outside in the sun, on the water, drinking cool drinks and eating cool foods, just as one does with summer birthdays. I wouldn’t trade it for anything!  Birthday week celebrating over, it’s time to get back to some semblance of normal and I’m going to kick it off with this chicken tagine flatbread pizza.

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Sweet and Spicy Turkey Chili

Sweet and Spicy Turkey Chili

Sweet and spicy ground turkey chili has the sweetness of apricots, cinnamon and cloves and the warmth of curry powder to make a truly unique chili.