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What is Wrong With Packaged Foods?

Should we really have something or anything at all against canned foods? You must have heard one time or another that canned foods are extremely bad for your health. How true...

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How Many Teaspoons in a Cup: Understanding Measurements

August 18, 2023 0

Measurement is very important when it comes to cooking...

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Best Bay Leaves Substitute

September 15, 2023 0

I ran out of bay leaves for my soup...

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Asides Scotch Bonnet, What Other Types African Pepper Do You Know

December 13, 2023 0

When it comes to culinary spices, the African continent...

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If You Must Eat Fast Foods, Choose From These Healthy Fast Food Options

June 1, 2020 0

Generally, fast foods refer to pre-cooked meals which are...

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13 Delicious Ugandan Dishes You Should Try

July 29, 2021 0

We all enjoy going on vacations. There's sightseeing, meeting...

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Curry Powder Substitute You Can Easily Find in Your Pantry

September 29, 2023 0

Curry powder is a popular spice blend known for...

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10 Substitute for Fennel in Your Next Recipe

February 6, 2024 0

Fennel is a unique and versatile vegetable with a...

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Have You Tried These 3 Delicious African Dishes?

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In a world where there are thousands of experiences,...

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Best Bay Leaves Substitute

Deborah Olayiwola -

I ran out of bay leaves for my soup...

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Do You Know Why You Fart After Eating?

Jennifer Ezeokoli -

Farting is a very unethical act especially when done...

Coconut Fried Rice

July 22, 2020 0

Coconut Fried Rice literarily translates to rice cooked in broth and coconut milk. The finished dish is a delectable mix of textures, colors, and...

Tibs – Ethiopian Stir-Fried Beef

May 26, 2022 0

Tibs is a dish of sautéed meat with vegetables, flavored with berbere spice. Very versatile, it comes in many variations depending on the type of meat...

Afia Efere (White Soup)

May 6, 2024 0

Let me tell you about my love affair with Afia Efere, also known as White Soup. This delicious Nigerian dish from the Efik people...

Chicken Peanut Stew

July 22, 2020 0

The African Peanut Butter Stew is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The easy-to-make combo of chicken, tomatoes, spices, and peanut butter comes together...

Tajine el Bey

June 22, 2022 0

Tajine el Bey is a very elegant and refined variant of the Tunisian tajine, although it is very simple to prepare. It has the...

Keto Mayonnaise Recipe

September 12, 2023 0

The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that aids weight loss and induces ketosis, a state in which your body uses fat for...

Fumbua (Wild Spinach Stew)

July 7, 2022 0

Fumbua is a delicious cuisine from the Democratic Republic of the Congo that is also famous in Angola. It's both filling and healthful. This wild...

Ofe Nsala

November 19, 2016 0

Ofe Nsala soup or White Soup is a tasty, fast and easy soup recipe that has its origins in the riverine areas of Nigeria. Nsala...

Misir Wot (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)

May 24, 2022 0

Misir Wot is a stewed vegetarian dish from Ethiopia made with red lentils. This is a popular dish very rich in flavor thanks to...

Chef Spotlight

Chef Spotlight: Hadiza Ango

Deborah Olayiwola -

Meet Hadiza Ango, the amazing Chef Amors. She's a northern Nigerian food blogger, YouTuber, content creator, and chef who started cooking at a very...

Chef Spotlight: Shanazi Chanda

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Shanazi Chanda, a 32-year-old who grew up in Zambia shared how she transitioned from a marketing background to the culinary world. AFN: Tell us about...