My love affair with Accra Beans began when I was pregnant with my second daughter. Before then I hadn’t paid much attention to this snack. Pregnancy has a way of making you crave and fall for particular foods, and Accra Beans became mine. I would hurry from campus to Great Soppo market in Buea, where … Read more

Friends, I’m excited to share one of West Africa’s most beloved dishes: Senegalese Poulet Yassa, also known as Chicken Yassa. This flavorful dish features chicken cooked with deeply caramelized onions and bright lemon notes. The ingredients are simple and accessible, and the result is best served with plain boiled rice for a comforting meal. Poulet … Read more

“Can you do fish pepper soup?” a viewer asked on my YouTube channel after watching my Mpuh Fish (a traditional sauce) video. “Yes I will!” I replied — and here we are. Many recipes around here start that way: you ask, I oblige, and the recipe follows. I already have a written fish pepper soup … Read more

This Baked Turkey Breast is packed with flavor thanks to a generous garlic-and-herb butter rubbed all over the meat. It’s an excellent alternative to roasting a whole turkey—perfect for holiday meals or a satisfying family dinner. The turkey is seasoned through and through, with a crisp browned skin and juicy, tender meat. Strong garlic and … Read more

Good morning, neighbours! Shouldn’t the world be celebrating the simple joy of fried ripe plantains—dodo? I once read a playful line that the greatest moment in history was when a slice of ripe plantain first hit hot oil. Can you blame anyone for agreeing? Anyway, I wanted to share what the past week looked like … Read more

Plantain Pancakes are light, fluffy, and made without added sugar—perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or breakfast-for-dinner. When life hands you overripe plantains, make plantain pancakes. I often end up with extra ripe plantains, so I look for ways to use them in recipes where their sweetness shines. These pancakes are soft, slightly sweet with … Read more

This is the most delicious Homemade Apple Pie I have ever had. It features a flaky, buttery crust, a warmly spiced apple filling, and a crunchy sweet streusel topping. It’s a straightforward, no-fuss recipe that’s perfect for beginner bakers. This apple pie recipe is adapted from the collection of recipes found at the back of … Read more

The tastiest Baked Dry Rub Ribs you’ll ever make. With a simple dry rub, these juicy, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are quick enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for holidays or special occasions. There’s nothing like a rack of ribs baking in the oven. My family loves this recipe because the pork becomes tender and … Read more

I had the most beautiful morning today. I slept in a little longer because I had spent most of yesterday cooking and entertaining guests for Easter, so I was tired and treated myself to extra rest. My daughters, ages 6 and 4, woke up before me and their baby sister. They ran downstairs excitedly, determined … Read more

Spaghetti Omelette is a favorite reason many people visit the tea shops (called cafeterias) run by Hausa men in some Cameroonian towns. I always save leftover spaghetti so I can make this the next morning. The dish elevates eggs to a new level and is incredibly easy to prepare! Spaghetti — or “superghetti,” as I … Read more