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Natural African Yellow Foods with Pictures

Yellow foods bring a burst of sunshine to our plates and palates! From the vibrant hues of ripe bananas to the rich spices like turmeric and saffron, yellow foods have different...

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10 Traditional Zimbabwean Food You’ll Love

August 28, 2023 0

Zimbabwe is a beautiful landlocked country in Southern Africa....

African Lifestyle

New Amala Spot in Abuja (DANFO AMALA).

May 10, 2023 0

AMALA IN A DANFO(BUS)? I was on my way home...

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These Are Some Of The Weirdest Food Combinations You Will See In Nigeria

May 4, 2020 0

Is there a guideline to food combinations? What should...

African Cuisine

13 Delicious African Dishes You Should Serve At Your Party

June 28, 2021 0

Are you having a really nice party, that you...

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10 Most Popular Benin Food Every Tourist Should Try

October 23, 2023 0

Tucked between Nigeria and Togo on Africa's western coast,...

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Know Your Peppers

May 18, 2020 0

Most of us pepper lovers do not know the...

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10 Captivating Malawi Food You’d Enjoy

November 13, 2023 0

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, known...

Healthy Living

Healthy Eating During a Cholera Outbreak: What to Eat and Avoid

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During a cholera outbreak, maintaining a healthy diet is...

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Check Out These 9 Congolese Dishes That Will Nourish You

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Are you tired of having the same set of...

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Is Alcohol Consumption Fattening?

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If you were ever in doubt as to if...

Madeeda Hilba (Sudani Fenugreek Porridge)

July 15, 2022 0

During Ramadan, Sudanese Madeeda Hilba is frequently served as a dessert. The recipe is very straightforward and only slightly different from the customary vendhayakkali...

Macarona Bechamel

June 29, 2022 0

Egyptian macarona bechamel (مكرونة بشاميل,) is a comfort food recipe popular in Egypt made from penne pasta and a minced meat sauce baked with...

No Corn Starch Rice cakes (Ablo)

February 12, 2022 0

Abolo, sometimes known as ablo, are bouncy steamed rice cakes popular in Western African countries. It is a tasty gluten-free steamed rice cake prepared from...

Suya Toast

October 31, 2023 0

Embark on a flavor-filled journey with Suya Toast, where succulent slices of beef or chicken, marinated in a tantalizing blend of West African Suya...

Simple Pasta Salad Recipe (With Video)

August 1, 2024 0

I've made this fresh, easy pasta salad recipe so many times I've lost count. It's my go-to dish for a quick and tasty meal,...

Pork Trotters

July 31, 2023 0

Pork trotters or pig trotters are a protein of variety, you are able to prepare these to have as a main meal with lots...

Sfenj

June 20, 2022 0

Sfenj are doughnut-like Moroccan fritters made with sticky unleavened batter. The dough is traditionally formed into rings and deep-fried till brown and crispy on...

Abak Atama Soup

November 23, 2016 0

Abak Atama Soup is a favorite soup among the Ibibios of Akwa Ibom State in Southern Nigeria. The base palm fruit concentrate used in the...

Pizza

December 3, 2016 0

Prepare time: 20 min Cook: 2 hr 30 min Ready in: 2 hr 50 min Introduction Pizza as many of us already know from the pronunciation of the name...

Chef Spotlight

Chef Spotlight: Londi Ndlovu

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Today, we're excited to talk with an exceptional chef from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She’s a talented food creator, recipe developer, and aspiring food stylist. AFN:...

Chef Spotlight: Phathisiwe Khumalo

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In today's chef spotlight, we get to hear Pam's culinary journey, how she went from cooking to win over her in-laws to becoming a...

Chef Spotlight: Siphokazi Mdlankomo

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Siphokazi Mdlankomo a chef, brand ambassador and author from South Africa shared how she navigated her cooking journey from the grassroots to becoming a...

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Can You Beat My Score Of 8/10 On This Easter Food Quiz?

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African Lifestyle

Practical Ways to Lose Weight Without Stop Eating (Eat What You Want and Still Lose Weight)

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Appetizer Recipes

16 Teaspoons to Cups Conversion Ratio

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This Quiz Will Tell how Committed You’re to Achieve Your New Year Resolutions.

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Chef Spotlight: Zena Akuwa

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Chicken and Beef Recipes

Seafood Garden Egg Stew

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Soup and Stew Recipes

5 Popular Foods of African Origin You Didn’t Know About

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Main Course Recipes

Kitfo – Ethiopian Steak Tartare

May 25, 2022 0

Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartare) Recipe – This Ethiopian beef tartare recipe uses high-quality steak seasoned with bold spices for a delectable dish that goes well with almost any side! Serve raw or quickly seared as a meal that everyone will enjoy sharing at the dinner table. What is Kitfo? Kitfo is an Ethiopian and Eritrean meal cooked with raw ground beef and spiced with mitmita, a traditional spice blend incorporating pili-pili pepper. Niter kibbeh, a native...

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