Tree Tomato (Tamarillo) and Berry Crushes
This was my very first encounter with tree tomatoes also called tamarillos. They are intriguing, and really hard to describe. Imagine a cross between a…
North African Roasted Salad
Salads are generally bright and as colourful as you can make them. However with this one, my harvest from the garden led me to thinking…
Harissa Kebabs
Harissa is synonymous with Tunisian cuisine, and can easily be bought from the supermarket, pre-made. However, there is something special about making your own from…
African Fish and Chips
Inspired by the amazing selection of fish from Lake Victoria, a simple bistro style meal that you can make at home. It is handsfree, as…
Moin Moin and Caviar
I’m a big fan of showing our traditional foods respect. This can be done in different ways – presenting them more beautifully, pairing them more…
Cassava (garri) crusted salmon slaw
I love Garri. It is one of those ingredients that we traditionally only use in one or two specific ways – eaten as eba to…
Groundnut Soup with Chicken
For anyone who was living in Nigeria in the 80s and 90s, this dish is heavy on nostalgia. It was something semi-celebratory that was cooked…