Moroccan Taktouka
Moroccan Taktouka is a delicious cooked salad, which is served as starter or side dish, usually with bread. This delicious and flavourful combination of green peppers and tomatoes with herbs
Fermented African Locust Beans – Iru / Dawa dawa
Fermented locust beans is a common traditional condiment in Nigeria, and other West African countries. We call it “iru” in Yoruba land, it is called “dawa dawa” in Hausa, and
Persian Kuku Sabzi
If you are looking for a different way to eat egg, why not try the Persian kuku sabzi. It is also called kookoo sabzi or Persian herb frittata; and it
Nigerian Fish Stew (Obe Eja Tutu)
While I was growing up, anytime I or an any of my siblings had a cold, my mum would make the Nigerian fish stew, which is known as “obe eja
Kenyan Irio With Caramelised Onions
Irio originates from the Kikuyu and Meru tribes in Kenya, and simply means “food”. It used to be the main dish at mealtimes. There are so many variations of this
Nigerian Eggplant Stew
This delicious Nigerian eggplant stew makes me feel nostalgic! It reminds me of growing up in Nigeria, eating big green African eggplants (also called garden egg) which I loved; and
Easy Vegetable Lasagne
If you are looking for a treat, and you have a bit more time to spend in the kitchen, then you must try this easy vegetable lasagne. The layers of
Pumpkin Spice Buckwheat Porridge
It is officially autumn! I am surrounded by red, orange and purple leaves; My flowers are faded and have formed seeds. There is a crazy amount of pumpkin in the
Shrimp Ceviche
We are enjoying the last bit of summer this week with temperatures of over 200C. The weather is just perfect for refreshing home-made shrimp ceviche on a tortilla for a
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
The summer holidays have ended, we’re now looking towards the start of a new school session. Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is just what you need for nourishment at the end
