Appetizers & Snacks
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 […]
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
Healthy Ginger Juice, Gnamakoudji or Tangawizi
This west African ginger juice is one of Ivory Coast popular street drink. It is called Gnamacoudji, Nyamakuji or Gnamakoudji, or Tangawizi in other places. This drink is so easy to make and very healthy and versatile. Click here for the recipe video. The juice is made with fresh root of ginger. Originally lemon juice […]
Breakfast & Brunchs
Breakfast & Brunch
Fonio porridge
Fonio porridge is my nephew favorite breakfast and snack! Fonio is a whole naturally gluten free grain that is a great source of plant-based amino acids, and may help moderate blood sugar levels! This grains is very versatile. When cooked, it readily takes the flavors of ingredients it is prepared with. The fonio I am […]
Coconut sweetened condensed milk, dairy-free, vegan, keto friendly
This coconut sweetened condensed milk is dairy-free, vegan, keto friendly alternative for standard sweetened condensed milk. The good thing is you only need 2 ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time. If you’ve been following me for a while, you will know that I am lactose intolerant and I use coconut milk a […]
Desserts
Desserts
Simple Easy Crêpes Recipe
Savory crêpes on your breakfast table for dessert or snack
Keto Caramel Peanut Brittle or Keto Konkada
This easy delicious keto caramel peanut is a delight. I love eating my Caramel peanut known in my native language as Konkada. But since I started making snacks for my keto friends, I always try to find natural sugar alternative that will taste good, and will be keto approved. I started using swerve sweetener sparingly […]
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes
Easy Gluten free Coconut flour cake
Easy Gluten free Coconut flour cake is my new favorite. I used coconut sugar for sweetener and coconut milk for the dairy free option. For butter replacement I used coconut oil as coconut oil is more suitable for an Autoimmune condition. The only allergen in this recipe is egg. And you can definitely substitute egg […]
Antipasto skewers Christmas wreath appetizers
This antipasto skewer Christmas wreath appetizer is so easy to put together. I needed some quick fix appetizer for Sunday family brunch. Luckily I have quite a few things in the house that I was able to use. This appetizer is so perfect for your holiday gathering. Your guests will thank you for it. There […]
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch & Dinner
Parboiled Fried Yam (Koliko)
This parboil fried yam is amazing! The recipe video is available here. Fried yam commonly called Koliko in Togolese cuisine is a popular easy dish in Togo. Everyone got different favorite cut, and cooking technique varies depending on the mood :). The parboil technique The parboil technique is not classic but it is a twist […]
Sweet Chili Egg Appetizer
This sweet chili egg appetizer is sure will delight you as an appetizer. The chili pepper use will not hurt your mouth because the heat from the chili is reduced by the oil. But if you are still afraid, just add paprika to your chili powder. For the egg, feel free to use your favorite […]
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Recipes
Brussels Sprout and Shrimp sauteed
A quick a easy dinner for when you are too tired, but you do not want any junk food
Watermelon and Mint Juice
A very refreshing drink after a good workout. Watermelon & mint juice, loaded with vitamins and antioxidants.
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.
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💛 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 […]