Welcome to our African Foods and Recipes page, where we celebrate the rich flavors of African cuisines! Explore the culinary traditions from across the continent and discover your new favorite dishes!
Porridges or Pottages are dishes that once I think of them, I am immediately reminded of my childhood. It was always a delight to eat porridges as a child. It meant the rainy season was […]
When it comes to soups that “draw”, my go to soups are okra, ewedu, and ogbono. Ogbono soup is one of the most popular soups in Nigeria. It originates from the Igbo speaking part of […]
I have always loved sugarcane. In my teens, I would get a stick, remove the outer layer, and a “battle” would begin with my teeth to get the sugarcane juice. Now, looking back, I am […]
I have had many pastries that resemble Jamaican beef patties, empanadas, pastelillos, or meat pies. My favorite of these crescent-shaped pastries remains the Nigerian Meat Pie! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy patties and empanadas […]
Anyone who lives in a country different from where they grew up has that one food, snack, or drink, that they associate with the country or region they grew up, that they no longer have […]
When I think of garden egg, the first thing that comes to my mind is the sound that it makes when you bite into it. If you have ever had this fruit, then you will […]
When I lived in Nigeria, you could always tell when agbalumo was in season—it was all anyone talked about! Everyone was eager to find the ones with the sweet, not sour, taste. Choosing between sweet […]
Whenever I think of tiger nuts, the first thing that comes to mind is the irresistible taste of a chilled glass of Kunu Aya. Kunu Aya is a traditional Nigerian drink. It is a creamy, […]
When I think of vegetables that pack a bitter taste, my mind immediately goes to kale and bitter leaf. Bitter leaf, sometimes spelt bitterleaf, is very popular on the African continent. In Nigeria, it’s known […]
Does your recipe call for a handful of waterleaf, leaving you wondering what that even means? Don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know about cooking with this vegetable, plus some great substitutes you can […]
When I first moved to the U.S., it wasn’t always easy to locate the yams I grew up eating. Don’t get me wrong, many stores sold items labelled “yams”, “ñame,” and more as traditional yams […]
Cilantro is a herb commonly used in cuisines like Mexican, Indian, Thai, and Middle Eastern. Both the leaves and stems are edible, and it’s often used as a garnish or a key ingredient in sauces […]
Yams are native to Africa and Asia. They are widely consumed in African, Caribbean, Asian, and Latin American cuisines and are known for their firm texture. They are distinct from sweet potatoes, although many grocery […]
Ugu, sometimes spelled as ugwu, is a highly nutritious leafy vegetable. It is a staple in soups, stews, and porridges and is valued for its nutritional richness. What is Ugu? Ugu, also known as fluted […]
Ewedu is a green, leafy vegetable commonly used in West African, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. Known for its slimy texture when cooked, ewedu is a staple in Nigerian households and is valued for […]
I have a huge hibiscus tree outside my house that blooms loads of flowers. The fresh flowers are great for making teas, but I know not everyone has access to these flowers. I previously shared […]
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