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Pineapple Pulp Chips: A Deliciously Sustainable Snack
As someone who is always on the lookout for innovative and sustainable ways to enjoy my favorite foods, I recently stumbled upon a fantastic method to not only create a healthy, delicious snack but also to reduce food waste. Let me introduce you to homemade Pineapple Pulp Chips, made right from the leftover pulp of […]
Discovering Yebessessi: A Spicy Journey to Togo’s Culinary Heart
Togo, a sliver of West Africa’s immense cultural tapestry, offers a culinary landscape as vibrant and diverse as its history. Among its many gastronomic treasures, one dish stands out for its simplicity, heat, and flavor: Yebessessi. Check the recipe video here. This traditional Togolese sauce, often accompanied by fried fish, is a testament to the […]
The Delightful Ablo or Abolo: A Journey Through Flavor and Tradition
In the heart of Western Africa, nestled among the vibrant markets and bustling streets of countries like Togo, Ghana, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire, lies a culinary treasure that has been captivating the taste buds of locals and travelers alike for generations. This treasure is none other than Ablo, also affectionately known as Abolo—a bouncy, steamed […]
Beef Hachis Parmentier
This dish is one of my kids’ favorite fall/winter cozy meals. When you have mash potatoes lovers in the house, this dish will always be a success. I love making this meal from scratch, but you can use a box mashed potato. Any kind of meat shredded, or ground meat will do the trick. I […]
Homemade Shrimp Bouillon Powder Seasoning
Homemade Shrimp Bouillon Powder Seasoning If you are familiar with me, you will understand the reason I use my own bouillon. I am not vegan but just sensitive to some ingredients, and since store bought bouillon is full of ingredients with names I couldn’t pronounced, I just started experimenting on my own. It you are […]
Ayimolu or Rice and beans dish or Waakye style
Ayimolu is rice and bean dish popular in Togolese culture. It can be cooked in different ways depending on your mood and the taste you want. The below is the recipe video of this version. No matter how you like making it, cooked bean it the base. Since been takes longer to cook, make sure […]
Spinach flaxseeds and Pumpkin Seeds Stew (Gboma Dessi)
This spinach with flaxseed and sunflower seeds stew with assorted meat is a very healthy and savory stew . Click here for the recipe video. The recipe is a cultural fusion of Togolese “Gboma dessi” (spinach and pumpkin seeds stew). It is originally made with goussi or pumpkin seed in tomato stew. I love making […]
Simple tomato confit
A simple tomato confit is the base of many dish. So easy to make, very flavorful with versatily of use. It is one of the way I preserve my garden tomato to use during the year. Click here for recipe video. The main ingredients is tomato, olive oil and garlic. For flavor the sky is […]
Africa Tennis Beignet Togolese Snack
Africa Tennis Beignet is a popular Togolese streets’ snack. Bigger and sturdier than the regular Botokoin or puff puff. The dough consistency is also different. You can find the recipe video for the Africa Tennis Beignets here. You can compare that recipe to the recipe of Botokoin click here. So, for the Africa tennis, I […]
A Must Have Jamaican Style Escovitch Red Snapper Fish
This Must Have Jamaican Style Escovitch Red Snapper Fish will have you fell in love with fish dish. Click here for recipe video. Traditionally this dish is made with whole fish. If you can’t find whole fish, a fish with skin will do or even salmon can work but it is not my recommendation. Anyway […]