African Recipes

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

Pantry staples (plus one bell pepper) unite for this easy, filling, flavor-packed egg dish.

Homemade Merguez Sausage

This lamb sausage is a powerhouse of spicy and earthy flavor.

Ghanaian Chicken and Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup)

A rich, creamy, and hearty stew.

Beef Tibs

Cook the Book: Somali Sambusas

Dukkah (Middle Eastern Nut and Spice Blend)

The possibilities of this Egyptian seed and spice blend are endless.

Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup With Harissa

A creamy carrot soup flavored with cumin, ginger, and spicy North African harissa paste.

Broiled Mint Msemen With Honey

A Moroccan flatbread with delicious, flaky layers.

Moroccan-Style Spicy Carrot Dip

Spicy, pungent harissa and briny olives balance the sweetness of puréed glazed carrots.

Dinner Tonight: Chicken Curry with Turmeric

Eggplant and Tomato Sauce With Israeli Couscous

Grilled Moroccan-Spiced Rack of Lamb

Lamb with paprika, cumin, cayenne, and a bright and fresh pesto-like blend of fresh cilantro, parsley, and lemon juice.

Dinner Tonight: Moroccan Spinach and Chickpeas

Moroccan Pot Roast With Dried Cherry Couscous

Slow-Cooker Harissa Beef Stew With Lemon Yogurt

Dinner Tonight: Moroccan Ragout with Poached Eggs

Skillet Lamb Chops With Harissa, Spinach, and Chickpeas

Seared lamb chops served over a quick stew of chickpeas and spinach, flavored with harissa and Moroccan spices.

Ghanaian Goat and Tripe Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup)

Savory, earthy, and deeply flavored.

Harissa-Honey Glazed Roasted Salmon

Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine

Eat For Eight Bucks: Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

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

Dinner Tonight: Cilantro Chicken (Dhania Chicken)

Dinner Tonight: Salmon Charmoula