Tag: Africa

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

Suya (Nigerian-spiced Kebabs)

Suya (Nigerian-spiced Kebabs)

There’s a certain genre of food that you’ll find around the world and, if you really think about it, they just might be some of your favorites.  Suya (Nigerian-spiced kebabs) might end up being one of them.

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Moroccan Bastilla

Moroccan Bastilla

Moroccan Bastilla is the country’s famous chicken pie. A light, crispy phyllo pastry shell contains savory chicken, spicy omelet stuffing, and a sweet finish.

Kesksou Seffa (Sweet Couscous)

Kesksou Seffa (Sweet Couscous)

Kesksou seffa (sweet couscous) is Moroccan couscous, made sweet rather than savory and eaten as a snack, dessert or breakfast.

Lamb Tagine

Lamb Tagine

Gah, I love Moroccan food. The spices, the flavor, the comfort. I especially love this lamb tagine.

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