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.
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Kabab Halla (Egyptian Braised Beef With Onions)
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Moroccan Kefta and Bell Pepper Briouats (Ground Meat and Bell Pepper Pastries)
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Pea, Olive, and Preserved Lemon Salad
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Chicken M’qualli Tagine With Olives and Preserved Lemon
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Basbousa Bel Ashta (Semolina Cake With Ashta Cream Filling)
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Moroccan Egg Drop Harira (Vegetable and Legume Soup)
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Egyptian Fatta
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Chicken Tagine With Pistachios, Dried Figs, and Chickpeas Recipe
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Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Recipe
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Homemade Merguez Sausage Recipe
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Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup) From 'The Heart of the Plate'
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Dukkah (Middle Eastern Nut and Spice Blend) Recipe
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Ful Medames (Egyptian Breakfast Fava Beans With Tahini) Recipe
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What to Do With Harissa: Recipes for Stews, Salads, and More
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Fresh Chili Harissa Recipe
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Chermoula | Sauced
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Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)
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Chermoula Recipe
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Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa Recipe
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Eggplant and Tomato Sauce With Israeli Couscous Recipe
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Roast Chicken With Saffron, Hazelnuts, and Honey From 'Ottolenghi'
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French in a Flash: Moroccan Baked Scallops Recipe
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Moroccan-Style Spicy Carrot Dip Recipe
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Moroccan Almond Phyllo Pastries (A Take On M'hanncha) Recipe
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How to Stock a Moroccan Pantry: Harissa, Ras el Hanout, and More
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Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine Recipe
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Broiled Mint Msemen With Honey Recipe
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Harissa-Honey Glazed Roasted Salmon Recipe
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Homemade Ras el Hanout Recipe
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Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine
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How Ful Medames Made Me Forget All About Hummus
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How to Make Harissa From Dried or Fresh Chilies