Appetizers & Snacks
Sweet Snacks with Coconut milk and coconut flakes (Atchomon, chin-chin, merveilles)
One of the popular sweet snack in West part of Africa, Cameroon and Jamaica. Size varies for this snack, and the dough also varies per cooks, but the taste is almost the same. Some people call this chin-chin, atchomon, zobo, Jamaica or merveilles, my kids say “sweet snacks”, as they are sweet and yummy.
Beverages
Beverages
Beet Root Juice
Beetroot juice can help improve blood flow and lower your blood pressure. .so occasionally, please switch your wine glass to Beetroot juice glass
Keto Friendly Tropical Mocktail
This keto friendly tropical mocktail is a must have! Check the recipe video here. Being on a low carb therefore watching your carbs. I do still want to enjoy delicious beverage from time to time. The fabulous news is that mocktails can be made low-carb and even low-sugar and low-calorie too! A drink that will […]
Breakfast & Brunchs
Breakfast & Brunch
Kofta or kefta inspired ground meat kebab
This easy delicious Kofta or kefta inspired ground meat kebab is a winner in my house. The meat is so easy to chew compared to other kebab. I love mixing ground beef with ground lamb for extra flavor. You can ground chunk meat with fresh spices if you own a meat processor. I use already […]
Gluten free Plantain Waffle with Mild Hot sauce
Plantain Waffle with Mild Hot sauce is my fun way to eat plantain for breakfast. Also because plantain is eating mostly with hot sauce in West Africa, adding my mild green sauce to this plantain is sure a delight. It is a great way to enjoy waffles with kids while staying with my west African […]
Desserts
Desserts
Chocolate-Pap porridge with marshmallows
When your kid love chocolate, this what you come up with for a change. a maize porridge with cocoa powder. I can be a dessert or breakfast or snack, kids will love it.
Easy Refreshing Fruits Smoothie
Smoothie is a perfect breakfast meal whether summer or winter time. It makes a good refreshing drink after workout. A fabulous energizing drink whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. I personally like tart green smoothie or green tasteless smoothie but cannot say the same for the rest of my family. The below recipe is […]
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes
Air Fried Herbs Chicken Drumsticks
These Air Fried Herbs Chicken Drumsticks is so flavorful! Air Frying revolutionized healthy eating. Yes; it made healthy cooking faster, effortless without compromising flavor, taste and texture. It is so easy to use by my teenage kids. One of their favorite things to cook in the air fryer is chicken wings. You always get a […]
Keto Friendly Tropical Mocktail
This keto friendly tropical mocktail is a must have! Check the recipe video here. Being on a low carb therefore watching your carbs. I do still want to enjoy delicious beverage from time to time. The fabulous news is that mocktails can be made low-carb and even low-sugar and low-calorie too! A drink that will […]
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch & Dinner
Mild Hot Pepper Dipping Sauce
A mild hot pepper dipping sauce is always present when eating in African family home. Hot peppers varies in heat intensity depending on the species. For this hot pepper sauce onion, bell pepper and oil was added to tone down the heat. The good thing about this recipe is you can varies ingredients measurement depending […]
Kale with sunflower seeds stew and assorted meat
This Kale with sunflower seeds stew and assorted meat is a very healthy and savory stew . The recipe is a cultural fusion of Togolese ‘Gboma dessi” (spinach and pumpkin seeds stew). Check out the recipe video here. The two main ingredients about the delicious stew is kale and sunflower seeds. These are healthy ingredients […]
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Recipes
Beans Beignets Recipe (also called Gaou, Gawu, Niebe or Ankara)
Check out my guest post at http://beautybiche.blogspot.com/p/beautifull.html regarding this
amazing beans beignets, that reminds me of my childhood treats from the elementary school cafeteria.
Coconut milk Hot chocolate and raspberry
Quick and easy idea for the holiday season. It got the color of the season; kids and adult could not resist the smell of cocoa powder not to mention the color of fresh organic raspberries.
LowCarb Keto Recipe
LowCarb Keto Recipes
Creamy Beef Meatball Stew – A Comforting One-Pot Delight
This Creamy Beef Meatball Stew is a warm, comforting, and satisfying dish that brings together rich flavors in a creamy, velvety sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out! Tag me on Instagram (@Savourous) and share your delicious creations.
💛 Enjoy & Happy Cooking! 🍲✨
A Taste of Home: Rediscovering Samboe or Cleome gynandra Salad
As a Togolese woman living in America, I never imagined it would take over 20 years to reconnect with the flavors of home, especially something as dear as “samboe” (scientifically known as Gynandropsis gynandra). This leafy green was a cherished part of my childhood, especially in dishes my grandma would bring back from the Anié […]
Air Fryer Recipes
Soulful Strawberry Jam — Sweetened Naturally with Monkfruit Sweetener
This jam is more than a recipe—it’s an experience. A way to reconnect with the earth’s gifts, reduce sugar without sacrificing flavor, and pour intention into something you’ll share with loved ones. Whether you’re packing school lunches, preparing for Sunday brunch, or preserving summer in a jar, this strawberry jam is a kitchen ritual you’ll cherish.
Low sugar. Big love. Soul-fed jam made for mindful living.
Wholesome Homemade Mayonnaise — Clean Ingredients, Rich Flavor
As someone who deeply values clean eating and nourishing my family with food that’s free of harmful additives, I’m always looking for ways to recreate pantry staples in their purest form. Today, I’m excited to share one of my favorite from-scratch recipes: homemade mayonnaise made with just a few mindful ingredients — all chosen for […]