Month: February 2013

Mombasa Pumpkin Pudding

Mombasa Pumpkin Pudding

Mombasa pumpkin pudding swaps out traditional fall recipes for coconut and cardamom making it a new way to use everyone’s favorite gourd.

Kenyan Short Ribs (Nyma Choma)

Kenyan Short Ribs (Nyma Choma)

Kenyan short ribs (Nyma Choma) are a slow-cooker version of this traditionally grilled, richly spiced African dish often served with a side of potatoes.

South African Bunny Chow

South African Bunny Chow

Ok, it’s back to the streets!  Since I introduced some Nigerian street food a few weeks ago, I decided to follow the theme and took my friend’s suggestion for a street food, South African Bunny Chow. No, no, no bunnies so you can rest easy.

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Cape Malay Fish Curry

Cape Malay Fish Curry

Spice up plain fish with this South African cape malay fish curry, packed with flavourful spices and served with a side of sweet, fragrant yellow rice

South African Bobotie

South African Bobotie

South African Bobotie is a well-known dish consisting of minced meat spiced with a plethora of flavors and baked with an egg-based topping.

Nigerian Okra Stew with Fu-Fu

Nigerian Okra Stew with Fu-Fu

So far, I’ve taken more than one leap of faith when it comes to making a dish. And here we go again with this Nigerian Okra Stew with Fu-Fu.  Let’s jump together, shall we?

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Pudim d’ Avocat (Avocado Pudding)

Pudim d’ Avocat (Avocado Pudding)

Pudim d’Avocat (avocado pudding) is a traditional Mauritanian recipe for a pudding of an avocado and milk puree thickened with ground almonds

Ghanaian Hot Chocolate

Ghanaian Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy homemade bittersweet Ghanaian hot chocolate recipe made with chocolate chips, a touch of spiced um, honey and a dollop of whipped cream