Friends — I’m back with a wonderfully simple vanilla ice cream recipe that’s genuinely easy to make. My first attempt at ice cream years ago produced something more like ice than cream, but now I make a smooth, creamy batch with little effort and I want to share the method with you. This recipe balances … Read more

This simple 4-ingredient Grilled Sockeye Salmon is flavorful, healthy, and fast. Whether you grill outdoors or use a grill pan on the stovetop, these straightforward steps will help you get perfectly cooked salmon every time. I cook a lot of fish at home. If you enjoy this recipe, you might also like pan-seared tilapia or … Read more

Pap is a fermented corn porridge commonly enjoyed in Cameroon and Nigeria. In this recipe I simplify the traditional process by using corn flour, producing an authentic, slightly tangy porridge that’s comforting and easy to make. It’s perfect for breakfast or a quick dinner. On a busy Monday morning in Douala, the streets buzz with … Read more

The great African oven-grilled tilapia—moist, spicy, and full of bold flavor. This simple oven method recreates the smoky, roadside-grilled fish experience I grew up with in Cameroon, but right in your oven. Below I explain how to get seasoning down to the bone and keep the fish tender and juicy. I also include an easy … Read more

This Mango Avocado Salsa is one of the most delicious things I’ve tasted. Fresh, crunchy, tangy and sweet, it’s impossible to stop eating once you start. This Mango Avocado Salsa works wonderfully as an appetizer or a side. Serve it with lettuce wraps, on fish tacos, alongside grilled chicken thighs or salmon, or simply scoop … Read more

Sautéed Vegetables are a fast, flavorful side dish that comes together in minutes. They add color, nutrients, and great taste to weeknight dinners or holiday meals. Add this simple sautéed vegetables recipe to your rotation for a quick boost of vitamins and fiber. It pairs well with rice, couscous, roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes, or quinoa. … Read more

It’s been a long minute, friends. Life has been hectic and I’m sorry for quietly stepping away without a proper update. It wasn’t intentional — we’ve been in a major season of transition, and now that things are settling, I can finally share again. I started this post back on June 24th — yes, June … Read more

When I was in boarding school, we were served Cornchaff a couple of times every week. Today I make it almost weekly because this dish is a comforting blend of creamy corn and beans simmered in bold, satisfying flavors. This recipe is very straightforward. I often describe recipes as “easy” because most of the meals … Read more

Sizzling fresh green beans tossed with crispy bacon turn a simple side into something special. This Bacon With Green Beans recipe delivers big flavor and is easy enough for weeknights yet festive enough for holiday meals. My older girls can’t get enough of this dish—even though they aren’t typically green bean fans. Bacon really does … Read more

Mr N had just returned from the farmers market with bags of njama njama. As we unpacked the greens, we started joking about how easy it is to spot a Cameroonian at the market: their eyes dart over the stalls until they locate the cherished njama njama, known in English as garden huckleberry. You can … Read more