Waigal Safi, a participant on The Great American Recipe from San Diego, is creating a stir by offering traditional Afghan food, particularly his favorite macaroni dishes.

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The San Diegan is competing in the new season of PBS’s “The Great American Recipe.” This is his staple Afghan pasta dish.