3 mn read Peanut Soup Peanut soup is very popular among Africans, this is the Ghanian version. Several African communities share this same recipe. However, this is indigenous to the Hausa people from Northern Ghana. Peanut butter soup (Nkate nkwan) has become one of Ghana’s most famous national dishes The main ingredient is peanut butter. I used a […]

3 mn read Snail Soup Snail soup, or “Ofe ejula,” is a highly revered delicacy among the Igbo people of Nigeria. Ofe Ejula is quite pricey in African restaurants because snails are hard to find. But the good thing is, using this recipe, you can try it yourself, at home. Its preparation involves the use of different ingredients […]

4 mn read Nsala Soup Nsala soup (white soup) is one of the most delicious of all Nigerian soups, this year alone I have made and eaten more of it than any other. Ofe nsala, as we call it, is a delicacy in Igboland. I enjoy lots of the foods in Nigeria but there are quite some of […]

2 mn read Cassava Salad This cassava salad recipe is an ode to Ozoz of Kitchen Butterfly. A few years ago, Ronke of 9jafoodie and I went to Ozoz’s house where we ate to our hearts content and her pot never ran dry. I was dangerously stuffed that day but with great food and great memories but this […]

5 mn read Waffles Waffles are easy – same ingredients as pancakes, just different ratios so they’re crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside. You can make this waffle recipe right now, though if you make the batter the night before they’re even better! Which is better: pancakes or waffles?? Pancakes are great. But waffles are better. Because they […]