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EntreeChicken 'n Beef Andouille Sausage Gumbo
One of the people Lidia met while making her special Flavors That Define Us was Toyin Alli. Alli's recipe, 'Chicken 'n Beef Andouille…
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Soup and StewOkra Soup
Okra soup is a favorite accompaniment for eating fufu throughout West Africa. Diced okra pods are mixed with sliced green vegetable leaves…
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Side DishKelewele Plantain
Kelewele is a popular Ghanaian dish made of fried plantains seasoned with spices. The recipe appears courtesy of Ope Amosu, who is featured…
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Side DishYam Fufu
Yam fufu is a staple food common in many countries in West Africa, often made in the traditional method of using a mortar. This recipe…
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Side DishPlantain Fufu
Seen across Carribean nations, fufu is a mash made of yuca, yams, or plantains. Featured in the Houston episode of No Passport Required is…
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EntreeFilé Gumbo
In Natchitoches, Louisiana, Lidia is introduced to Lillie Delphin, who is well known for her Creole cooking. Lidia learns that the Creole…
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Breakfast and BrunchHarissa Sweet Potato Hash
For breakfast, try this super easy and quick recipe that has a bit of spice. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes)
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AppetizerTunisian Grilled Salad (Slata Mechouia)
Tunisian Grilled Salad is also known as Slata Mechouia featuring stovetop roasted peppers, onions, and tomatoes on baguette slices.
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EntreeSamp and Beans
Samp and beans is a traditional South African dish, and was a favorite of Nelson Mandela. This recipe is courtesy of Stephen O'Keefe.
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EntreeShakshouka
Shakshouka is a Tunisian recipe of eggs poached in tomato sauce. (Recipe Credit: Aube Giroux of Kitchen Vignettes).
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Side DishTunisian Spinach Rice (Riz Djerben)
From Aube Giroux of Kitchen Vignettes: With heavy spices, this steamed rice recipe is infused with hearty flavor, and it only has two steps.
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Breakfast and BrunchTeff Porridge with Apples, Dates, and Pecans
Start your day with a bowl of teff porridge for a nutritious meal with apples, dates, and pecans from food blogger Aube Giroux of the…
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EntreeWest African Gumbo
A Southern favorite dish with a smoky fish base. The tradition of this stew traveled to Louisiana from West Africa and evolved into what we…
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EntreeMerguez with Pork and Lamb
Lidia Bastianich visits Jacques Pepin and together they celebrate Bastille Day in Lidia Celebrates America: Freedom & Independence on…
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AppetizerSuccotash Soup with Garlicky Cornbread Croutons
Succotash, a Native American dish consisting primarily of lima beans and corn, has been reinterpreted by Southern African Americans with a…
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Shakshouka
Shakshouka is believed to have originated in Tunisia, and is traditionally served in a cast iron pan. Food blogger Marc Matsumoto suggests…