Recipes

Koki beans are a moist, tasty, pudding-like, steamed treat made with coarsely ground black-eyed peas and some spinach. Great as a meal on its own…

Shuku shuku (coconut balls) are quick, easy, and addictively sweet bite-sized African treats made with coconut flakes and a few other ingredients. So good that…

Ethiopian spiced butter, or niter kibbeh, is a must-have ingredient for tasty Ethiopian recipes. Spice-infused clarified butter delivers an incredible depth of flavor even when…

Coconut puff puff (deep-fried coconut dough) is a tasty twist on the popular West African fried dough, made even better with coconut milk and flakes.…

Kelewele is an insanely good African street food. Spicy plantains, fried to perfection, are oh-so-crispy on the outside and lusciously soft on the inside. They…

Poulet DG (simple chicken, plantains, and vegetables) delivers a cross between stir-fried chicken and fricassee. This classic French chicken and vegetable stew is perfect for…

Soul food recipes make celebrating National Soul Food Month a blast. I’m proud to give you recipes to enjoy all day. From breakfast to dessert,…

Marinated grilled shrimp delivers a simple, fast, and flavorful recipe thanks to an incredible sweet and spicy marinade. Feel-good grilling takes beautiful summer days over…

Groundnut soup, better known as peanut soup, is a rich, nutty, and palate-pleasing meal when served with rice, plantains, or any starch. Making it from…

Yassa chicken (poulet au yassa) is one of those dishes that hits you with all the good vibes of Senegal in every bite. Think juicy…