Paradise Duck Stew

This is a worthy feast with a bit of a celebratory note to it. The duck is marinated in a honey masala mixture and then…

Quail Scotch Eggs

There’s something about mini food that people go nuts for at parties. These quail scotch eggs are a perfect way to introduce some of those…

Akaramari

Akaramari is Calamari, but with a Nigerian twist. Akara is a delicious and wildly popular fried bean batter. Made very simply with blended beans, onions,…

Flame Kissed Seafood

Seafood, when fresh, seems to come pre-seasoned with all the flavour of the sea. You really don’t need to do too much to it; a…

Citrus Salsa Verde

It is well known that we eat with our eyes first. This salsa is a great example of that. It is utterly ravishing and just…

Bean and Coconut (Githeri) Salad

Beans, corn and coconuts are a trio that often appear out together in Kenyan Githeri, in Brazilian Frejon, and in Nigerian street food. They are…

Raspberry Rose Trifle

In my humble opinion, raspberries beat strawberries hands down, any day of the week. They are so much more resolved and nuanced in their sweetness,…