African Main Dishes

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looking down at a skillet of Bobotie with a spoonful resting in

high angle looking at a plate of lamb tagine with carrots, served over couscous.

looking down at a skillet of chakchouka

an overhead view of pickled fish on a white plate.

Cape Malay Pickled Fish

close up view of Tomato Bredie garnished with fresh herbs in a red bowl with a spoon

close up view of a Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel) sandwich with tomatoes, onions and lettuce on a white plate

Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

Moroccan Chicken

close up view of Peri Peri African Chicken on a white plate

Homemade Peri Peri Chicken

Vegan Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk

Egyptian Koshary

Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chicken and Fried Plantains

Moroccan Lentil Soup

close up view of Marrakesh Vegetable Curry over white rice on a plate

Marrakesh Vegetable Curry

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Roast

Doro Wat: Ethiopian Chicken Dish

Jollof rice in skillet

Moroccan Shabbat Fish

African-Style Oxtail Stew

close up view of seasoned meat on skewers for Nigerian Suya

Couscous with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomato

Chutney Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

Upside Down (Maqluba)

Vegan African Peanut Stew in the Instant Pot

Somali Spaghetti Sauce

close up view of Instant Pot Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas served with toast, sour cream and fresh herbs in a bowl

Instant Pot Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas

A shallow bowl of chicken tagine with couscous.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Lamb Merguez Sausage Patties

Key Sir Alicha (Ethiopian Beets and Potatoes)

Shallow bowl of chicken tagine in front of an Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Chicken Tagine with Butternut Squash and Spinach

Moroccan Chicken with Saffron and Preserved Lemon

close up view of Piri Piri Chicken garnished with fresh herbs, served with couscous and lime wedges on a plate

Piri Piri Chicken

Algerian Kefta (Meatballs)

Egyptian Feta Cheese Omelet Roll

Couscous Royale

Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine

closeup side view of Koshary, an Egyptian dish of lentils, pasta, and rice with tomato sauce and chickpeas, garnished with fried onions in a white bowl

Spanish Moroccan Fish

African Chicken Stew

Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous

Moroccan Lamb Tagine

Moroccan Semolina Soup with Milk, Anise Seeds, and Honey

Moroccan Semolina Soup with Milk, Anise Seeds, and Honey

Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers

salmon with spice rub and lemon slices

Cold Roasted Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears

25-Minute Tunisian Vegetable Couscous

One-Pot Moroccan Shrimp Tagine

Egyptian rice and noodle dish with bell peppers

Egyptian Koshari

Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken

South African Bobotie

Moroccan Vegan Tagine

North African Beef and Brown Rice

Moroccan Potato Casserole

Spicy Chickpea Tagine

Shelia's Chicken Yassa

Instant Pot Paleo and Keto Egg Shakshuka with Kale

South African Lamb Sosaties (Kebabs)

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