African

Basic Tomato Soup

This basic tomato soup is excellent as a base for any tomato-based casseroles. To give it that sweep and slightly tangy taste, we added tomatoes, onions, celery salt, and other ingredients

Pounded yam is a traditional West African dish made from yam, which is a starchy root vegetable. Its star ingredient is yam. Yam is a starchy root vegetable that is native to Africa and Asia. It is a staple food in many parts [continue reading]

Egusi Soup

Egusi is a type of melon seed that is commonly used in West African cuisine. It is high in protein and fat and is a good source of essential minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Consuming egusi may also provide benefits such as improving [continue reading]

Homemade Cottage Cheese

I simply make this cottage cheese the way my grandmother taught me to (no questions asked), and it works without fail each time.

Oven Baked Jollof Rice

This dish is a staple in western Africa.It is basically rice in herby tomato sauce.People from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Senegal love their jollof rice.

The Ultimate Zobo Drink

Zobo drink, is a non-alcoholic beverage made from different varieties of dried petals. It is known by different names depending on where you live. Popularly called Roselle, Sorrel, Hibiscus, Sobolo, and Da from the Caribbean to Africa. The location and climate where the plant grows [continue reading]

Kuli Kuli

KuliKuli is basically fried groundnut paste after oil has been extracted from the paste. A very popular snack in Nigeria but native (originated) to the northern part. In its hey days, the Northern part of Nigeria was renowned for its groundnut pyramids.

Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Different countries have unique names for ghee. Cultures infuse different spices in ghee when making it as well. In the Northern part of Nigeria, Ghee is known as “Mai Shanu”, it’s literal translation means “Cow’s fat”. Ghee evolved out of the primal need to preserve [continue reading]

African

Basic Tomato Soup

Roasted Mackerel Fish

Asun (Spicy Meat)

Pounded Yam

Egusi Soup

Homemade Cottage Cheese

Oven Baked Jollof Rice

The Ultimate Zobo Drink

Kuli Kuli

Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Egg Stew

Shredded Beef Sauce

Hot Meatballs

Tamarind Pulp

Traditional Banga Soup