Dawa Soaked Chicken Wings
On my first ever night in Nairobi, we went to dinner at Talisman, to discuss all our plans for the show. They insisted I get…
Berber Spiced Aubergine Lasagnes
I had to make lunch for a group of fashionistas, and what better than these paleo compliant, naughty-but-nice mini lasagnes, brought home to the motherland…
Spiced Avocado Salsa with Matoke Crisps
Matoke is a starchy banana/plantain from Uganda and Tanzania. These matoke crisps were everywhere in the supermarkets and reminded me of our West African unripe…
Quail Curry
Quail, most often seen on the menus of fine dining restaurants, and usually only seared, gets a bit of a makeover in this recipe. This…
Agave Whisky Lamb
This is a meat lover’s dream. A really rich, well seasoned lamb hind quarter, slow roasted whole over a charcoal fire, and then served with…
Ginger, Lime and Mango Cheesecake
Without bragging, this is probably the best no-bake cheesecake you will ever eat, anchored to our cuisine through the mangoes, the lime, and the ginger.…
Triple Coconut Tilapia with Sweet Peppers and Herbs
This is a grand, fragrant, and visually impressive dish. A feast for both the eyes and the palette. I invented this dish in honour of…