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10 Interesting Facts About Aloe Vera That Will Amaze You

When it comes to aloe vera, there’s a lot to know, a lot to be amazed about. This succulent plant comes with a lot of surprises and benefits to man. It’s...

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14 Amazing Nutritious Types of Milk You Should Know About

August 31, 2021 0

A popular saying goes, “Oh, you can milk just...

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Do You Know That Pasta is Made From Wheat Flour?

June 9, 2020 0

Pasta is a common Italian cuisine. It originated from...

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What Cannot Be Eaten During Ramadan?

March 13, 2024 0

During Ramadan, you should avoid fried and fatty foods,...

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9 Astounding Somalian Dishes You Would Instantly Fall In Love With

November 15, 2023 1

Somalia is the easternmost country on the continent of...

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6 Best African Cookbooks for Beginners – The Ultimate Guide For African Cuisine

July 7, 2023 0

As an aspiring Chef or a food enthusiast looking...

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Beetroots 101: The Taproot With Amazing Health Benefits

September 27, 2021 0

Before you get into this article, you should know...

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What is Wrong With Packaged Foods?

August 7, 2020 0

Should we really have something or anything at all...

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8 Fun Facts About Plantain and African Plantain Dishes You Would Love

Amarachi Okike -

If you are a lover of plantain and you...

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10 Healthy Herbs That Will Nourish You

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You might have healthy herbs in several locations in...

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Vegans vs Vegetarians

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A lot of us who are neither vegans nor...

Nigerian Fried Rice

October 13, 2023 0

Nigerian Fried Rice! This mouthwatering dish is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring rice, vibrant vegetables, succulent liver and chicken, and a medley of...

What Does Ogbono Taste Like?

February 28, 2022 0

Ogbono soup, also known as Draw Soup is a unique Nigerian delicacy made from these wild mango seeds (ogbono seeds). The Igbos call it...

Breakfast Potatoes Air Fryer

September 19, 2023 0

Breakfast potatoes air fryer are a quick, easy, and delicious way to start your day. They can be customized to suit various dietary preferences,...

Authentic Tandoori Chicken

July 12, 2020 0

Tandoori chicken is a chicken dish made by roasting marinated chicken in yogurt and spices in a tandoor, which is a cylindrical clay oven....

Tuwon Masara (Corn Meal Swallow) Recipe

August 19, 2021 0

Cornmeal recipe (Tuwo masara) is a staple dish and a favorite fufu swallow in Nigeria's northern states and is called by different names. This Tuwon Masara...

Palmnut Soup (Abenkwan)

February 20, 2024 0

In Ivory Coast, palm nut soup is a common dish. It's a hearty dish that can be made with fish or meat. To take...

Fluffy Pancakes

May 24, 2019 0

Fluffy pancakes are flat cakes, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk, and butter and cooked on...

Mushroom Sauce

May 31, 2022 0

Mushroom sauce is a white or brown sauce that is made with mushrooms as the main component. It can be prepared in a variety...

Tunisian Loubia (White Bean Stew)

June 3, 2022 0

Looking for a Super Bowl Sunday chili recipe? Why not try our recipe for Loubia (white bean stew). It’s almost kind of the Tunisian/spicy version...

Chef Spotlight

Africook Spotlight: Shalom Okeke

Deborah Olayiwola -

We're spotlighting our top Africooks of the month and we're super excited to feature the amazing Shalom Okeke, aka Sobecooks! We've noticed your dedication...

Chef Spotlight: Loraine Musix

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Chef Loraine Musix shares how her passion for cooking started at a young age and how she had her first chef role. AFN: Tell us...

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...