Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a classic Italian comfort dish featuring pillowy potato gnocchi baked in a rich tomato sauce with bubbling mozzarella and fresh basil. This recipe is one of my favourite comfort foods: light, soft gnocchi baked in a bright tomato sauce with creamy mozzarella and aromatic basil. It’s simple yet deeply satisfying. The … Read more

Juicy seared steak paired with fluffy scrambled eggs makes a delicious, satisfying breakfast that’s ready in about 20 minutes. This Steak and Scrambled Eggs recipe looks and tastes like something from a restaurant, but it’s surprisingly simple to prepare and full of flavor. I’ve often ordered steak and eggs at restaurants only to find the … Read more

Cameroonian street food feeds both body and soul. Here are two favorites I love to make at home: smoky, spicy beef soya and light, pillowy puff puff. These simple, flavorful snacks are iconic on the streets of Cameroon and surprisingly easy to recreate in your kitchen. Making Street Food at Home I’m from Cameroon, and … Read more

Dear readers of Precious Core, I hope you are well in this season of life. Today I’m grateful and excited to celebrate three years of blogging. My very first post went live on February 13, 2014. At that time I was about four months into living in the United States, caring for two children under … Read more

Welcome to Chicken Galore! If you frequently find yourself wondering what to do with all the chicken in your kitchen, you’re in the right place. Below are 10 delicious African chicken recipes that are simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Each recipe is explained clearly so you can recreate these dishes at home with … Read more

A comforting, easy lasagne made with a mushroom and lentil ragu, fresh pasta and a fontina bechamel. This flavour-packed lasagne satisfies both vegetarians and meat lovers. If you want a hearty, meat-free meal that’s simple and delicious, this lentil ragu lasagne is ideal. The ragu doesn’t need hours of simmering and can be prepared ahead … Read more

The simplest Cannellini Bean Salad with tuna and sweet Tropea onions. This fresh, flavorful salad is dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil and comes together in under 10 minutes—perfect for a light lunch or antipasto. I enjoyed this salad all summer in Italy: creamy cannellini beans paired with tuna and thinly sliced onions, … Read more

Learn how to make a vibrant, tangy Artichoke Pesto in five minutes or less. With just four simple ingredients this easy recipe produces a creamy, flavorful pesto that works beautifully as a dip, tossed with pasta, or spread on toasted bread. This artichoke pesto is quick, addictive and versatile — you’ll want to make it … Read more

This Penne Pomodoro is a straightforward tomato pasta made with a flavourful tomato sauce and fresh basil. It comes together in about 10 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. This recipe is exceptionally simple: the sauce is cooked while the pasta boils, and the result is delicious. Quick, comforting, and full of real tomato … Read more