The Perfect West African Jollof Rice
August 5, 2016
If you type in "Jollof Rice" in Google, chances are you will find several different versions of this recipe, each with its own claims to authenticity and provenance. It's no wonder really. In my Ghanaian Jollof Rice post, I talked about ...
Beef Burger
August 2, 2016
We just love our meat in Africa, and despite what many would want to believe, Africa is one meat-eating continent. In Nigeria, no meal is complete without large pieces of meat, designed to gladden a carnivore's heart. And you only......
Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad
July 24, 2016
Roasted Eggplant adds a smoky flavour to the carefully combined flavours of tomato marinated in fragrant herbs and lemon juice resulting in a healthy salad that is vegan, and low in carbs and calories....
Plantain Mash With Sauteed Spinach & Spicy Prawns
July 21, 2016
So you know I am a self-confessed foodie,,,and presumably you also know that fitness is high on my priority list. And I must confess, I do love a good workout. You know that feeling of satisfaction when you leave the gym knowing you've just had an...
Hey hey...I hope you are feeling adventurous today because for today's recipe, we are taking a trip to Luanda, Angola to experience Chicken Muamba, which , according to Wiki, is the national dish of Angola....
Pan-Fried Chilli and Honey Prawns
July 15, 2016
One of the benefits of growing up in a small riverside town is getting used to having an abundance of fresh seafood at every turn. One of my highlights as a child was our weekly trips with my mum to the docks. ...
Coconut rice is one of those meals that I looked forward to with bated breath as a child growing up in Africa. Making this meal was a long and tedious process, but a rather enjoyable one. It usually started with de-husking the coconuts. ...
Marinated Beef Meatballs (Mshikaki)
July 6, 2016
During my last trip to Kenya, I had the pleasure of meeting Mshikaki for the first time - a pleasure I am still reliving. And I daresay that jf you've ever had the pleasure of hanging out in Nairobi or Mombasa, ...
Spicy Roasted Papaya (PawPaw) and Fonio Boats
July 1, 2016
I am on a mission to explore just how many ways there are to enjoy Papaya, a fruit which takes me back many years to my childhood. In Nigeria, Papaya is fondly called Pawpaw......
East African Rustic Tomato and Onion Salsa (Kachumbari)
June 18, 2016
If you haven't come across Kachumbari before, allow me to introduce you to this tangy East African salad. One of my favourite dishes when I am in Nairobi, I just really cannot get enough of this salad. Kenyans call it ......
