Cooking African

Africa. A word that conjures up images of safaris, wildlife, and tribal drums, but not usually food. Until now.

When author M. E. Chidiac turned her passion for African safaris into a wildlife photography career, she also began gathering recipes from every corner of Africa -such as the fragrant dishes of North Africa, the exotic tastes from the African islands, and the contemporary creations of South Africa.

Now, the Paris-trained foodie is sharing her discoveries in Cooking African: The Discovered Cuisine, a collection of over one hundred exciting, easy-to-create and fun recipes from across the Dark Continent. Adapted to accommodate kitchens and ingredients outside of Africa, the recipes invite us on a food safari.

Here are just a few delectable examples from the wide range of creations:

• Ivory Coast's Avocado Soup
• East African Cole Slaw
• Chicken & Spiced Rice Pilaf
• Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Raisins & Apricots
• Zanzibari Fish Cakes with a Coconut Citrus Sauce
• Angolan Green Rice
• South African Cape Brandy Pudding