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From Lagos to Louisiana, Havana to Seoul—one African recipe at a time.

Exploring all 54 African nations plus the global diaspora through authentic recipes and flavors.

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DESSERTS TO MAKE FOR CHRISTMAS

Add an African twist to your holiday table with these exquisite desserts. Each sweet treat brings warm spices, tropical fruits, and festive flavors to celebrate the season.

Festive • African-Inspired • Holiday Ready
Mango Fool African Dessert

Mango Fool

A light, creamy dessert featuring tropical mangoes, perfect as a refreshing finale to a rich holiday meal. Easy to make ahead!

March 2009 Fruit Dessert
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Nigerian Donut Holes

Nigerian Cage-Free Eggs Donut

Fluffy, golden doughnut holes dusted with sugar—a festive treat that will disappear quickly from your holiday dessert table.

February 2020 Fried Treats
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Sweet Easy Baklava

Sweet Easy Baklava

Layers of flaky phyllo pastry, nuts, and sweet honey syrup—an impressive yet approachable dessert for holiday celebrations.

March 2009 Pastry
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Salted Figs with Honey

Salted Figs with Honey

An elegant, sophisticated dessert where sweet honey meets salty figs—perfect for a grown-up Christmas celebration.

December 2014 Elegant Finish
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"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." — James Beard

This Christmas, create new traditions with desserts that tell stories of Africa's rich culinary heritage. Each bite celebrates both the season and centuries of sweet-making traditions.

Festive Tip: These desserts pair beautifully with African teas or spiced coffee for a complete holiday experience.

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Food with Purpose: Discover how African cuisine connects to timeless wisdom

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Ethiopian Homemade Spice Blend

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Ethiopian Homemade Spice Blend Easy spice rub recipes have a few key ingredients and if you are wondering what spices to use for Mit’mit’a Ethiopian and Harissa African spice recipes look no further. Ethiopian homemade spice blend is a trusted recipe for spice mixes. Spice blends from around the world like Mit'mit'a Ethiopian herb and spice blend teaches us the art of traditional African cooking lies in the blending of herbs and spices to yield delicate distinctions in the flavor of food.  Mit’mit’a Ethiopian Spice Recipe By The African Gourmet April 2, 2018  Ethiopian Mit'mit'a spice recipe goes great with all types of grilled, fried and baked foods. Give homemade spice mixes for gifts Christmas or birthdays and you are an instant sensation. Dry spice rub recipes from Ethiopia are easy to make since you can find all the ingredients for the Ethiopian Mit'mit'a spice recipe at your local grocery store. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 Yi...
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Taste the Continent

From ancient bread to modern flavors - explore Africa's culinary journey

Ancient Egyptian Aish Baladi bread

The Bread of Builders

Ancient Aish Baladi - the same bread that built the pyramids

Historical
African coleslaw salad

African Coleslaw Salad

Fresh, vibrant salad with African-inspired dressing

Modern
Fried green plantain chips

Fried Plantain Chips

Crispy, addictive snacks that are truly life-changing

Snack
Rooibos tea glazed chicken wings

Rooibos Chicken Wings

African red tea glazed wings with honey sweetness

Fusion

BEGINNER FOODIE: AFRICAN RECIPES TO MAKE NOW

Rediscover heritage through these authentic dishes. Each recipe tells a story of culture, adaptation, and living food traditions that deserve to be preserved and shared.

African Noodles

Ditch Spaghetti, Eat African Noodles

A celebration of local noodle varieties that showcase Africa's culinary ingenuity beyond imported pasta.

March 2025 Modern Twist
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Italian-Influenced Libyan Pasta

Italian-Influenced Libyan Pasta

A delicious example of culinary fusion where North African flavors meet Italian pasta traditions.

January 2024 Fusion Cuisine
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Sweet Potato Leaves

Sweet Potato Leaves with Onion Fried

Rediscover the nutritious and flavorful leaves of the sweet potato plant, a traditional ingredient enjoying renewed attention.

January 2021 Traditional Greens
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Geelrys South African Yellow Rice

Geelrys: South African Yellow Rice Dish

A vibrant, turmeric-infused rice dish that's a staple of Cape Malay cuisine, representing centuries of cultural exchange.

November 2018 Classic Staple
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These recipes represent just a fraction of Africa's rich culinary diversity. Each dish made is an act of preservation.

Preservation Tip: When you cook these dishes, consider recording the process or writing down any family variations you remember.

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Ivy is the researcher and writer behind The African Gourmet, blending African food, history, and cultural storytelling. Her work is cited by universities, Wikipedia, major news outlets, and global food writers.

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