This Pumpkin Roll Cake is an elegant fall or holiday dessert with a tender pumpkin sponge rolled around a silky cream cheese filling. It’s a beautiful centerpiece and easy to make when you follow the steps below. Pumpkin season in the U.S. (roughly August through December) brings pumpkins into everything from décor to desserts. This … Read more

What a beautiful Tuesday morning, friends. It’s been a while since I shared a lifestyle update, and today feels like the perfect day to catch up. I have several things on my mind that I’d love to share with you. Here we go: 1. I just signed up at the gym. I really need exercise … Read more

How to make the best Apricot Preserves with only three simple ingredients. Bright apricot flavor balanced with lemon gives a sweet-tart preserve that’s irresistible. These preserves are delicious by the spoonful, but they also pair perfectly with muffins, pancakes, crepes, waffles, toast, and more. This recipe was inspired by a generous apricot harvest from a … Read more

Homemade waffles are simple to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dinner. These waffles turn out fluffy with crisp edges, and once you try them you’ll want to make them again and again. One of the joys of staying home with my girls is the chance to make a special breakfast most mornings. … Read more

I remember making this creamy white Mpuh fish sauce with my mother when I was about eight or nine. At that age my hands wanted to cook everything, so when a viewer asked for this recipe I immediately called Mama for her directions. Me: “Mommy, I want to make Mpuh fish. How do I go … Read more

Imagine tender sheets of pasta layered with rich Bolognese and a silky homemade béchamel. This is the classic Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce — timeless, comforting, and perfect for a weeknight dinner, Sunday supper, or holiday gatherings like Christmas and Thanksgiving. You don’t need ricotta or cottage cheese for this version. The creamy béchamel provides the … Read more

Okongobong and Egusi Stew served with boiled ripe plantains Combining leafy greens with a plant-based protein is a classic African approach to building a flavorful, satisfying meal. In Cameroon, a popular pairing is Okongobong (a type of pumpkin or bitterleaf) with Egusi (ground melon or pumpkin seeds). The two together create a rich, textured stew … Read more

I’ve been telling myself for days: it’s time to share a video of my famous homemade milk bread recipe. I’ve wanted to post more bread recipes on my YouTube channel, but I wanted to start with a very basic loaf anyone can make. This recipe is perfect for beginners — simple, forgiving, and reliably delicious. … Read more

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