African Food

The African kola nut is a bitter-tasting nut that has an oval shape. Originating from evergreen trees in tropical Africa, it comes in a wide range of colors--from brownish-white and light green to...

African food is as diverse as its people and culture. Through trade and colonization, ideas and tastes have been introduced by various countries from Europe and the Middle East, and they have been...

Take a cultural tour of tastes with a variety of simple African dishes. From fried bananas to spicy peppered meat, there are many regions and cuisines to discover. Although substitutions can be...

In our quest to be healthier, create a sustainable global economy and be "greener," sometimes even the most mundane items can become questionable. Palm oil, a staple food of African and South...

Whether you know it as West African peanut soup, Ghanian groundnut stew, Nkate Nkawan or Maafe, delicious peanut-tomato stew makes a hearty, protein-packed meal which can be enjoyed either with...

Palm oil is used in more ways than you may think. It is largely used as a cooking ingredient, but has many other uses as well, and is also used as a substitute for petroleum.

If you're looking for a flavor that will perk up your taste buds, consider harissa. Harissa sauce, usually known as simply "harissa," is a spicy chili-flavored paste from the Middle East and North...

There are more than 450 types of cheese made in Italy, according to La Cucina Italia, a definitive magazine on Italian cuisine. Of those, some 34 have been granted a protected status by the...

Ethiopia is a country located in eastern Africa. Its cuisine relies heavily on the area's agriculture and is rich in legumes, vegetables, stewed meats and a variety of spices. Typical Ethiopian...

This is a cheap and easy meal to whip up for something quick and easy! I have recently learned that this dish has origins in Africa and Latin America.

African food refers to any local cuisine crafted in parts of Africa. There's a thought that this refers to food created by African-Americans, but it actually means food originating from mainland...

I am not a huge fan of fish and healthy food in general, but this fish recipe that I learned from my Moroccan family is actually tasty and enjoyable to everyone who tries it. I usually make plain...

My boyfriend and I consider ourselves to be restaurant connoisseur in the making. We love trying new restaurants and new foods but it was starting to be a very expensive habit. We promised that...

There are two restaurants that I can specifically recommend in Atlanta, Georgia. Also, I have provided areas in the city where a number of excellent restaurants are located. This city offers great...

Africa is such an immense and diverse continent with such a long history that its cooking traditions are not only native but include imports from the Muslim world, India and European colonists as...

Many Thai, Indonesian and Cambodian delicacies are flavored with kaffir lime. You can use either the zest of the fruit or the leaves, depending on the recipe. For instance, tom yum koong soup uses...

Jolloff rice is a staple food common among West Africans. Basically, it's rice cooked with tomato sauce, meat broth, spices and a handful of other optional food items. These optional items could...

Pepper soup is another Nigerian delicacy made entirely of meat broth. It is commonly made with goat meat but in modern times, people have been known to make pepper soup with chicken or fish....

Moin-moin, also known as bean cakes, is made of ground beans mixed with spices to taste and cooked in foils or little steamable containers. It is a delicacy among West Africans especially...

Meat pies are a popular West African delicacy. They are very similar to Jamaican beef patties but without the spiciness. Meat pies are baked to a golden crust and served as snacks or meals when...

Okazi or Ukazi is an aromatic leaf used mostly for cooking in the eastern part of Nigeria. Okazi soup is popular among Nigerians for its deliciousness. Of course, the deliciousness often depends...

There are different methods of cooking fried rice. This method is popular among Nigerians. It can be done easily and quickly using ingredients that can be found in any market anywhere. So, let's...

This is a traditional Egyptian recipes.Easy to make and cheap.

Chapati is a flat round bread that is common in india and east africa. Itis mainly served with meat stew.

Africa has many cultures and languages. Foods, while named differently, are common throughout Africa. Most households have a kitchen housed in a separate building. Stews are commonly cooked in...

The spice traders who have come through Ethiopia since the 1400s have influenced Ethiopian cuisine by introducing nonindigenous ingredients such as chili peppers and ginger. Indian spices have...

African food can vary from each country in the continent; however, there are common flavors throughout the dishes that make it distinctive. The cuisine often incorporates many tropical climate...

Chili oil can help you make many spicy dishes. It is a key ingredient in spicy Chinese food. Chili oil also makes a great condiment for dishes, even those relying mainly on vegetables. Making...

Banga soup is a dish common in west Africa. There are many variations. It gets its name from palm kernels, which are also known as banga. Fresh palm kernels are imperative for this dish. This dish...

This article tells how to use a tajine, a traditional Berber cooking vessel from Morocco. It describes how a tajine works, how to clean one, how to prepare a new tajine for use and how to cook...

Meat pies of various sorts have been a common, basic food for many cultures. Cornish pasties are an old-fashioned food that remains ideal in a modern world. This simple pastry can be eaten out of...

There are many misconceptions about African food. Africa is viewed as a place with nothing to offer but misery, starvation and strife. Nothing could be further from the truth. The many nations of...

Biltong can be thought of as South African jerky. It is seasoned, dried meat that can be used like you would bacon or jerky. The process to make biltong is easy, but it will require several days...

The specialty of beans from Congo.

Koeksisters literally translates to “cake sisters.” This braided South African treat consists of three strips of crisp dough drenched in sweet golden syrup. These are extremely popular throughout...

Eritrea is a small East African country along the Red Sea with a cuisine similar to its southern neighbor Ethiopia. A locally prepared flat bread called injera is important to any meal in Eritrea,...

For those of you on perpetual diets and trying to stay healthy, dining out at restaurants can create some internal fear. The good news is that you can dine out and not disturb your healthy diet....

This article is about how to make an african food called fufu which is usually made in the west african region. It is a very common dish that africans eat daily usually with vegetables like...

You don't have to own a passport to experience the sights, smells and tastes of Morocco. A combination of the right kinds of meat and vegetables paired with spices such as cumin, paprika and fresh...

Fufu is a traditional West-African staple much the same as potatoes to most Americans, rice to Asians or pasta to Italians. It can be made from cassava, plantain, yams or a combination of these or...

Grains of paradise are peppery spice grains related to ginger. The taste is considered similar to black pepper, but with a more complex flavor that includes overtones of cardamom, coriander and...

Although it is an African delicacy, the queen termite probably isn't a food you planned on eating in your lifetime. After you try it once, you probably won't be trying it again. There may be other...

While many homeowners and landscapers love grass, there are many occasions where grass is an unwanted guest. As many people have found out, grass is a hearty plant that often refuses to go away...

New York City is one of the most exciting culinary cities on the planet. Whatever type of international cuisine you could possibly ask for, you can get it. Ethiopian food is no exception....

Finding cheap cigarettes is getting extremely hard to do. However, there are solutions available to those cigarettes smokers who are willing to look in unusual places. With the price of...

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Ugali is a Kenyan staple dish. It is similar to Italian Polenta, but quite a bit harder as it is prepared with finer flour. You can either use white maize flour or cassava flour.

Liberian peanut chop is a one-pot tomato-based chicken stew that is served over rice with all sorts of toppings. While the preparation takes a while, it is a party meal that keeps the guests...

Sweet couscous may take you a little more time to make than a bowl of cereal, but the result will be well worth it. A specialty of Morocco and Egypt, sweet couscous is typically served at the end...

The West African style of preparing collard greens actually originated in the southern United States. Greens, turnip tops, turkey legs and ham hocks were left to slaves to create dishes for their...