Cook the pumpkin quarters for 15 minutes. Stir fry the onion, garlic and gingerroot for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, the turmeric and pepper and salt to taste, fry for 10 minutes more. Add the cheese, the coriander and the eggs. Spoon this mixture in the pumpkin quarters and bake them 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.

This recipe is originally made with marrows, which are stuffed, tied, closed and cooked, but as marrows are not available where I live, this is my alternative.

I was inspired by Esthers African recipes, who, at her turn, was inspired by the book "Laos to Liberia : Nutritious Foods from 200 Lands" by Debbie Cook & Andy Gravette.

Djibouti became independent from France on 27 June 1977, as one of the last countries. In the 19^th century, its name was "French Somaliland". This is celebrated on Independence Day. Click on culinary calendar for more links between cooking and history.

Cook the zucchini for 15 minutes and mash them together with the butter and salt to taste. Sprinkle with peanuts.

This is a recipe from Chad. On 11 August 1960, Chad became independent from France. France had been ruling the country since 1900. Click on culinary calendar for more links between cooking and history.