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The Africa cookbook : tastes of a continent / Jessica Harris

by Jessica Harris

A comprehensive collection of over 200 traditional and contemporary recipes representing the diverse cuisines of Africa. It includes regional menu suggestions, a glossary of ingredients, and archival illustrations documenting the continent's culinary heritage.

Accession 3322 ISBN 9780684802756 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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