African

Coriander and cumin are zesty updates to the familiar stuffed mushrooms. The addition of couscous makes them very filling and...

Citrus, cinnamon and smoky chipotle peppers make my version of this flaky, sweet pastry so unique. It's really rich, so...

With squash, chickpeas, tomatoes and olives, this dish is packed with flavor. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, but...

I always wanted to make Baklava, but it seemed like so much work. The son of my neighbor's friend showed...

My grandmother's homemade marinade adds tang and tenderness to these beefy kabobs. Her blend of herbs and spices punches up...

Sweet, smoky roasted red pepper hummus is a creamy and delicious dip that will have your guests coming back for...

Simple yet surprisingly delicious, these ripe plantain fritters are an excellent accompaniment to an African or Caribbean stew or braise....

My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it's quickly become one...

If you're trying to add more fish to your diet, here's a deliciously simple recipe for Moroccan salmon. Sauteed onion,...

This African beef curry recipe is popular with my family and friends. It's from my Aunt Linda, who was a...

Fragrant cinnamon, cumin and coriander give this hearty meatless medley from Rita Reinke of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin its exotic Moroccan flavor.

I've been cooking for years, and baklava remains a favorite. Most folks find one piece of this rich dessert very...

Our baklava recipe takes the mystery out of this beloved dessert! Learn to perfect your own flaky, sticky, sweet baklava...

My family goes for Moroccan flavors, so I make empanada pastries using beef and apricot preserves. It's a flaky hand...

My girls have always loved seafood, so I invented a shrimp dish with coconut milk and ginger. They raved; I...

I love the mix of sweet and savory flavors in this hearty stew. It's the perfect blend of adventurous and...

I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy...

Red pepper flakes combined with the cinnamon and allspice give each slice of this bread a subtle hint of warmth....

This classic Moroccan side dish is served as often as possible, hot or as a cold salad, in most Sephardic...

I love the sticky honey syrup, spices, nuts and crispy phyllo of homemade baklava but don’t want the fuss of...

An Ethiopian recipe inspired this feel-good dinner that's tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. —Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon

Take a trip to Morocco with this rich, exotic dish. A tagine is a North African slow-cooked stew named after...

Even if you don't have the most adventurous palate, West African peanut stew is a dish almost anyone can appreciate....

I love lamb stew, but wanted to try something a bit different, so I created this recipe that uses Moroccan...

Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic...

I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two...

This comforting, healthy and filling vegetable stew deserves a spot in your recipe rotation. It's easy on the budget and...

Want a quick treat that's delicious and easy to make? These tartlets will do the trick. You can serve them...

It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of...