African Cuisines

North African Cuisine Guides

Curious about the cuisines of North Africa? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of North African food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.

Egyptian Cuisine

Moroccan Cuisine

Why Preserved Lemons Belong on Your Shelf

Dinner and a Show: An Egyptian-Inspired Meal for Ramy

How Ful Medames Made Me Forget All About Hummus

How to Make Harissa From Dried or Fresh Chilies

Chermoula Recipe

How to Make Msemen (Moroccan Flatbread) With Mint and Honey

Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa Recipe

Eggplant and Tomato Sauce With Israeli Couscous Recipe

Chicken Tagine With Pistachios, Dried Figs, and Chickpeas Recipe

Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Recipe

Homemade Merguez Sausage Recipe

Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup) From 'The Heart of the Plate'

How to Stock a Moroccan Pantry: Harissa, Ras el Hanout, and More

Koshary: Feeding a Revolution in Cairo

Snapshots From Morocco: Market Food in Marrakech

Chermoula Recipe

How to Make Msemen (Moroccan Flatbread) With Mint and Honey

Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa Recipe

Eggplant and Tomato Sauce With Israeli Couscous Recipe

Roast Chicken With Saffron, Hazelnuts, and Honey From 'Ottolenghi'

French in a Flash: Moroccan Baked Scallops Recipe

Moroccan-Style Spicy Carrot Dip Recipe

Moroccan Almond Phyllo Pastries (A Take On M'hanncha) Recipe

Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine Recipe

Broiled Mint Msemen With Honey Recipe

Harissa-Honey Glazed Roasted Salmon Recipe

Homemade Ras el Hanout Recipe

Grilled Rack of Lamb Gets a Moroccan Twist From Warm Spices and Fresh Herbs

Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine

Serious Entertaining: Hello, Morocco

Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup) From 'The Heart of the Plate'

Dukkah (Middle Eastern Nut and Spice Blend) Recipe

Ful Medames (Egyptian Breakfast Fava Beans With Tahini) Recipe

What to Do With Harissa: Recipes for Stews, Salads, and More

Fresh Chili Harissa Recipe

Shakshuka: A Template for Breakfast, Dinner, and Every Meal in Between

Merguez (Or How to Make Juicy Homemade Sausage) | Grilling

Chermoula | Sauced