Chicken Stew ( African Style)
African Chicken Stew is made with tomatoes that are cooked until the taste is mellow once fried after it has been parboiled. It is so flavourful and perfect…
GARBA( Attieke)
when I think of Garba, I think of comfort food. Its very filling and just takes you straight to bed after eating ! If I could choose any food item…
STEWED BEANS/PINTO
This hearty stewed pinto beans is so tasty, garlicky with a delicious tomato base. Enjoy on boiled rice, with plantains or any side you like. So good! This dish is very…
Efo riro
The African Stewed Spinach also popularly known as Efo riro is a one-pot stew with layers of flavour. It requires quite a number of ingredients but little work from the…
Gizdodo/Gizzard and Plantain
Gizdodo is a simple side dish that is often served with rice; especially Jollof rice. It is easy to deduce from the name that I will combine gizzards and ripe…
How to make Zobo (Hibiscus drink)
A delicious drink made out of hibiscus petals, known as “Folere” in Cameroon, “Zobo” in Nigeria and “Sorrel” in Jamaica. We always have this in the fridge as its very…
Cranberry jam/sauce
Cranberry Sauce – A pretty deep red sauce with a burst of sweet-tart flavour and a touch of orange zest, nutmeg and caster sugar. Makes a great accompaniment for sweet…
coconut cake
Delicious coconut cake We love coconut as a family and this is why I bake these all the time which is a family favourite! As usually , i enjoy watching…
KOKI CORN ( aFRICAN PUDDING)
A wonderful corn dish made primarily with fresh corn and cornmeal, spinach and palm oil wrapped in banana leaves , baking paper and foil; steamed to perfection. A great meal…
