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Eureka! Nobody’s Perfect:  Arroz de Coco e Papaia (Coconut-Papaya Rice) and Chicken Kalya

Eureka! Nobody’s Perfect: Arroz de Coco e Papaia (Coconut-Papaya Rice) and Chicken Kalya

“Wow, this rice is actually good!” That was the phrase that came out of my mouth after my first bite of arroz de coco e papaia or, coconut-papaya rice.  Tomato even called me out on it, exclaiming with a chuckle, “you always say that, “and…

Injera and Tsebhi Birsen (Spicy Lentils)

Injera and Tsebhi Birsen (Spicy Lentils)

Injera and Tsebhi Birsen is classic Ethiopian spongy flatbread served with spiced red lentils for a balanced and satisfying meal.

Lahoh Somali Pancakes

Lahoh Somali Pancakes

As I’ve mentioned before, Sunday morning pancakes are my Sunday morning tradition. #PancakeSunday. So today we’re taking it to Somalia with Lahoh Somali pancakes.

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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