Thanksgiving Recipes
Classic Thanksgiving dishes and sides. Turkey, stuffing, pies, and all the trimmings for a traditional American holiday meal.
Angola(8)
Kissuto Rombo
Kissuto Rombo is a traditional Angolan dish featuring roasted goat meat marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon juice, and spices. It's often prepared for special occasions and served with rice and chips.
Moamba de Peixe com Batata Doce
A flavorful fish stew cooked in a rich palm nut sauce (moamba) and served with sweet potatoes, a staple in Angolan cuisine.
Pirão de Batata Doce com Peixe
A comforting and nutritious dish featuring a smooth sweet potato mash (pirão) served with flavorful, pan-fried fish, showcasing a delightful combination of textures and tastes.
Frango Assado com Gindungo
A flavorful roasted chicken marinated in a blend of Angolan spices, including the fiery gindungo (African bird's eye chili), garlic, and herbs, then slow-roasted to perfection.
Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce
A flavorful roasted goat dish, often prepared for special occasions, featuring tender goat meat marinated and slow-roasted with sweet potatoes, infused with aromatic herbs and spices.
Carne de Vaca Guisada com Batata Doce
A comforting and savory beef stew slow-cooked with sweet potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
United States(4)
New England Clambake
A quintessential New England feast, this clambake features an array of fresh seafood and vegetables steamed to perfection with aromatic seaweed, traditionally prepared on a beach but adaptable for home kitchens.
Creamy Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde
A comforting and flavorful take on the traditional Mexican dish, adapted for the American slow cooker. Tender pork is simmered in a vibrant green sauce made with roasted tomatillos and poblano peppers, finished with a touch of cream for richness.
Maryland Crab Cakes
Authentic Maryland crab cakes featuring generous amounts of jumbo lump crab meat with just enough binder to hold them together, pan-fried to a beautiful golden brown. A true taste of the Chesapeake Bay.
Classic Beer Battered Onion Rings
Thick-cut sweet onions encased in a crispy, golden beer batter. These classic onion rings are the ultimate accompaniment to any burger or sandwich, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite.
Cape Verde(3)
Mufete de Peixe
A flavorful grilled fish dish, typically made with sea bass or similar white fish, marinated in a blend of garlic, herbs, and lemon, then grilled to perfection. It's often served with a side of boiled or fried sweet potatoes and a vibrant vinaigrette.
Moamba de Galinha com Amendoim
A rich and savory chicken stew featuring the unique combination of palm oil (moamba) and peanut butter, simmered with sweet potatoes and aromatic spices. This dish offers a delightful blend of West African and Cape Verdean flavors, perfect for a comforting meal.
Doce de Batata Doce com Coco
A simple yet delightful Cape Verdean dessert featuring sweet potatoes simmered in a rich coconut milk and caramel sauce. This dish is tropical, comforting, and showcases the natural sweetness of the ingredients.
Mauritius(3)
Mauritian Beef Stew
A hearty and flavorful beef stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection with aromatic spices, vegetables, and a rich gravy. This Mauritian version often incorporates a blend of French and Creole influences, resulting in a deeply satisfying dish perfect for a comforting meal.
Mauritian Sweet Potato Cakes
These delightful sweet potato cakes are a popular Mauritian street food and snack, perfect with tea. They feature a soft, slightly chewy dough made from mashed sweet potato, filled with a sweet coconut mixture, and deep-fried until golden brown.
Gâteau Patate
Gâteau Patate is a beloved Mauritian delicacy, especially popular during Diwali. These sweet, half-moon shaped cakes are made from mashed sweet potato and flour, filled with a fragrant mixture of grated coconut, sugar, and cardamom, then deep-fried to a golden brown.
Kenya(3)
Kenyan Mchuzi wa Kuku na Viazi
A comforting and savory stew featuring tender pieces of chicken simmered with potatoes in a rich, spiced tomato and onion gravy. This is a staple in many Kenyan households, often served with ugali or rice.
Kenyan Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes
A hearty and flavorful beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with sweet potatoes, carrots, and aromatic spices. This comforting dish is a staple in many Kenyan households, offering a delicious blend of savory and slightly sweet notes.
Nyama Choma
Kenyan roasted meat - goat or beef simply seasoned and slow-roasted over coals. This iconic dish, often referred to as the 'national barbecue', is traditionally served with ugali (a stiff maize porridge) and kachumbari (a fresh tomato and onion salsa).
Burundi(2)
Ibihahano
Ibihahano is a comforting and nutritious dish made from mashed sweet potatoes and a rich peanut sauce. It's often served as a side dish or a light meal, showcasing the popular combination of sweet potatoes and peanuts in Burundian cuisine.
Mchuzi wa Nyama na Viazi Vitamu
A hearty and flavorful stew made with tender chunks of beef, sweet potatoes, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with local spices. A comforting and satisfying meal.
Chad(2)
Bangaou
A hearty and flavorful stew from Northern Chad, featuring tender lamb, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting meal, often served with couscous or rice.
Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
A comforting and flavorful stew originating from the Arab traditions of northern Chad. This dish combines tender beef with sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, often enhanced with ginger and a bouillon cube for depth of flavor.
Liberia(2)
Liberian Chicken Gravy with Rice
A comforting and savory Liberian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy, served alongside fluffy white rice. It's a popular home-style meal that's both satisfying and delicious.
Liberian Cassava Leaf Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made from tender cassava leaves, simmered with a variety of meats (like beef, chicken, or smoked turkey), dried fish, and seasoned with onions, peppers, and palm oil. Often enriched with peanut butter, this dish is a staple in Liberian cuisine.
Morocco(2)
Chermoula Fish
A vibrant Moroccan dish featuring fresh fish marinated in a fragrant paste of cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil, then roasted or grilled to perfection.
Mechoui
A spectacular Moroccan Mechoui, featuring a whole lamb slow-roasted to tender perfection, falling off the bone. Traditionally served at celebrations and feasts.
