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Tell Us If You Like These 140 African Food Recipes.

Tell Us If You Like These 140 African Food Recipes.

Orange Blossom Honey Cinnamon Nut Rolls.

Every home who has access to nuts, cinnamon and honey has a recipe for nut filled flaky sheet pie like pastry rolls so lets learn how to bake The African Gourmet sweet honey cinnamon nut roll recipe.  Sweet Honey Cinnamon Nut Rolls Ingredients and Directions. Yields 12 to 14 servings. Ingredients. One 16 ounce package phyllo dough. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 2 cups chopped walnuts. 1 cup melted butter. Honey Cinnamon Nut Rolls Syrup. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 cup water. ½ cup orange blossom honey. ¼ teaspoon orange blossom water. Directions. Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix cinnamon and walnuts in a medium bowl set aside. Unroll phyllo cut into two equal halves.    Cover phyllo with a slightly moist cloth while assembling to keep from drying out. Place 2 sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish, brush liberally with butter and sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cinnamon and walnut mixture on top.    Repeat layers.    Before baking cut i
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Moroccan Pastilla Pie

Moroccan Pastilla Pie



If you're hesitant about trying African food, let me assure you that Moroccan Pastilla Pie offers a delightful culinary adventure. Moroccan Pastilla, or Bastilla or B'stilla, is a traditional Moroccan dish typically served as a special occasion or festive dish. It consists of layers of flaky pastry filled with a mixture of spiced meat, usually chicken or pigeon, along with almonds, eggs, and a hint of sweetness from ingredients like cinnamon and powdered sugar. Traditional Moroccan Pastilla recipes often include a layer of scrambled eggs. Feel free to add beaten eggs to the chicken and almond mixture during the cooking process if you prefer. The pastry is then baked until golden and crispy.


Moroccan Merguez Sausage

Moroccan Merguez Sausage



Merguez is a spicy North African sausage traditionally made from ground lamb or beef and flavored with spices such as paprika, cumin, garlic, and chili. It is often grilled or pan-fried and served with bread or Merguez is commonly used in dishes like tagines, couscous, and stews.