Chicken in White Sauce is irresistibly tasty — a creamy, garlicky, comforting meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes. This versatile dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, steamed green beans, or roasted vegetables, making it a great option for weeknight dinners or when guests arrive. Made from pantry staples, this recipe is simple enough for … Read more

This Cucumber Avocado Salad highlights two simple ingredients: cucumber and avocado. Elegant in its simplicity, it’s quick to prepare yet tastes like you’ve spent hours on it. Try this easy salad and it will likely become a regular at your table. I hesitated to share this recipe because it’s so straightforward, but that’s exactly what … Read more

This Salmon and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner is incredibly simple and comes together in about 10 minutes of prep. The salmon is lightly seasoned to enhance its natural flavor, while the broccoli crisps slightly at the edges and develops a touch of sweetness in the oven. Serve this as a complete main course, or add … Read more

The flavor of this Homemade Tomato Paste far surpasses store-bought varieties, and you only need one ingredient: fresh tomatoes. My garden has an abundance of tomatoes this season. After going from gardening failures to a bumper crop, I’ve used pounds of tomatoes in stews, pastas, and vegetable dishes and still had plenty left. Homemade tomato … Read more

Ndole! A beloved dish from Cameroon’s Littoral region, Ndole brings together tender greens and rich groundnut flavor in a satisfying, savory stew. Traditionally made with bitterleaf and groundnuts (peanuts), this meal balances the slight bitterness of the greens with the creaminess of the nut sauce and a choice of protein. It’s a favorite at celebrations … Read more

You will love this. What is not to love about fufu, njama njama and kati kati? This classic Cameroonian meal is rich, comforting and full of flavor. Below you’ll find clear, practical recipes for all three components so you can recreate this dish at home. The main starch is fufu made from corn flour. It … Read more

That is likely the longest post title I’ve written, but this Cameroonian plantain porridge deserves it. Loved across Cameroon, it goes by many nicknames: “born house planti,” “porridge planti,” or “turning planti.” Planti is simply a short form of plantain. Look at that ‘oyel’! When a dish is beloved, people naturally shorten its name—Spaghetti Bolognese … Read more

Caramelized apples piled on flaky pastry and glazed in bubbling caramel—Tarte Tatin is essentially an upside-down apple tart and one of the most impressive yet simple French desserts you can make. Ready in under an hour, it’s elegant enough for guests and easy enough for a weeknight treat. This post is sponsored by the French … Read more

With this Danish Butter Cookies recipe you’ll get tender, buttery, crisp cookies that rival the ones in the iconic blue tin. They’re simple to make and use just four basic ingredients, with vanilla and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. These classic cookies are perfect for the holidays, gifting, or an afternoon treat … Read more

One of the most meaningful investments you can make in your marriage is intentionally showing love to your husband on a regular basis. Small, consistent gestures communicate care, respect and affection. Below are 13 practical, heartfelt ways to express love that nurture your connection and keep intimacy alive. 1. Wake him with gentle back rubs … Read more