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8 Foods that Boost your Immune System

How can you improve your immune system? On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully...

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Best Types of Oils to Cook with

July 14, 2020 0

Oils are one of the most essential cooking ingredient....

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6 African Beverages You Would Absolutely Love

October 12, 2021 0

African beverages are food-grade liquids made from single or...

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Is Injera Gluten Free

September 19, 2023 0

Is Injera Gluten Free? Yes, injera is generally considered...

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10 Amazing Health Benefits of Pumpkin Leaves and Other Facts

January 16, 2024 0

Pumpkin leaves, also known as ugwu leaves in Nigeria,...

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10 Madagascar Food Every Tourist Should Try

October 9, 2023 0

Madagascar, the island nation nestled in the Indian Ocean,...

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The Art of Bread Making

August 5, 2020 0

A type of bread known as unleavened bread can...

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10 Interesting Facts About Aloe Vera That Will Amaze You

September 14, 2021 0

When it comes to aloe vera, there’s a lot...

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Brisket Bone

Deborah Olayiwola -

In Nigeria, a unique cut of meat has emerged...

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Foods That Can Help Reduce High Blood Pressure

Jennifer Ezeokoli -

High blood pressure has become a common disease in...

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13 Traditional Gambia Food Every Visitor Must Try

Deborah Olayiwola -

Located on the coast of West Africa, The Gambia...

Hertzoggies

June 27, 2022 0

This is a jam-filled tartlet or cookie with a coconut topping known as a Hertzoggie, sometimes called a Hertzogkoekie in Afrikaans or a Hertzog...

Plantain Bread

November 24, 2016 0

Your first bite of plantain bread will be a pleasant surprise if you've never had it before. This Plantain Bread is delicious, affordable, and...

Ndomba

July 8, 2022 0

Ndomba is a spicy papillote made with either fish, chicken, or pork as the main ingredient. The result is exceptionally delicious and served with bobolo,...

Caldo De Peixe (Fish Soup)

June 27, 2022 0

Cape Verdeans still prepare this old-fashioned cuisine (Caldo de peixe) from the Islands. Depending on what you want to achieve, you can add more...

Ojja (Shakshuka)

June 2, 2022 0

Ojja (Shakshuka) is a delicious tomato and egg dish, a popular Tunisian breakfast. While it’s eaten across North Africa, it’s believed to have been...

Njama Njama

July 8, 2022 0

Njama Njama Greens is one of the most popular veggie dishes in Cameroon. It is usually served with corn fufu, boiled, or fried plantains. What...

Pap & Sous

May 2, 2024 0

Down in South Africa, we've got this amazing dish called Pap & Sous. It's super comforting and hearty, similar to grits or polenta, but...

Hawawshi

June 20, 2022 0

Hawawshi is a famous street snack in Egypt, particularly in Cairo and Alexandria (where they call it baladi). It consists of dough (or pita)...

Kenyan Beef Biryani

April 16, 2024 0

Kenyan Beef Biryani is a delectable dish that combines the best of Indian and Swahili cuisines. Prepared with tender chunks of beef, fragrant basmati rice,...

Chef Spotlight

Chef Spotlight: Freda Muyambo

Deborah Olayiwola -

Today we're chatting with the talented Freda Muyambo, She's known for her Pan African Palate, shaped by her culinary adventures across continents. Freda is...

Chef Spotlight: Siphokazi Mdlankomo

Deborah Olayiwola -

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

Chef Spotlight: Belinda Joseph

Deborah Olayiwola -

Today, we meet Belinda Joseph, the face behind Meals Bank on Instagram and YouTube, a certified pastry chef with a diploma in sugarcraft. AFN: Tell...