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3 Great Cassava Uses and Benefits

Cassava is a root vegetable. It is the underground part of the cassava shrub, which has the Latin name Manihot esculenta. Like potatoes and yams, it is a tuber crop. Cassava...

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Amazing Benefit of Okra Water

March 7, 2024 0

Have you ever heard of okra water? If not,...

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5 Resilient Foods That May DefyThe Apocaly pse

August 28, 2023 0

Let’s take a walk in the shadow for a...

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Foods That Relieve Constipation

July 10, 2020 0

It is an unbearable thing to have difficulty in...

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These Foods Increase Your Risk For Cancer

July 3, 2020 0

Cancer is a prevailing health condition in the world...

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20 Delicious Ghanaian Dishes You Would Love

May 31, 2021 0

Have you ever been to Ghana and asked yourself...

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9 Astonishing Easy African Recipes

May 7, 2023 0

African recipes are definitely taking up the culinary space....

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Is It Bad To Reuse Vegetable Oil?

May 3, 2020 0

Vegetable oil is one of the essential food ingredients....

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Yam Composition and Nutrients

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Yam tubers play very significant roles in the socioeconomic...

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10 Types of People You Should Avoid Eating With

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Sharing a meal with others can be a wonderful...

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Do You Know You Can Bake A Bread Without Yeast?

Jennifer Ezeokoli -

Yes! You can bake amazing bread without yeast. It...

Mhanncha

June 14, 2022 0

M'hanncha is also known as snake cake and it is made of rolled phyllo pastry that has been coiled into a serpent shape. Every...

Roz bi Laban (Rice pudding)

June 30, 2022 0

Roz bi laban is rice pudding and it’s a very popular Egyptian delicacy found and sold at dessert shops or traditional restaurants. Simple, easy, and...

Mango Fool

November 24, 2016 0

Mango fool is a good drink with a good flavor. It is high in calcium and protein and should be served at parties, get-togethers,...

Kisra

July 14, 2022 0

Kisraalso spelled kissra is a popular thin fermented bread made in Chad, Sudan, and South Sudan. Durra or wheat is used to make it. Kisra...

Thieboudienne

February 14, 2024 4

Thieboudienne is a traditional Senegalese rice and fish dish bursting with flavor. This iconic dish likely originated in St. Louis and is considered the...

Smothered Turkey Wings

September 22, 2023 0

Smothered turkey wings are a delicious and hearty dish perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a comforting meal for a cold...

Shakshouka

November 27, 2016 0

Shakshouka or Chakchouka is a Tunisian and Israeli dish that consists of tomatoes, onions, peppers, spices, and eggs. It's typically eaten for breakfast or...

Cabidela (Chicken in Rice)

July 7, 2022 0

Cabidela is a Portuguese meal that is typically served with chicken and is also known as arroz de cabidela (cabidela rice). It is typical...

Kahk

June 30, 2022 0

Traditional Egyptian cookies known as kahk are eaten during Eid. They can be cooked plain or with a variety of fillings, and they feature...

Chef Spotlight

Chef Spotlight: Belinda Joseph

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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...

Chef Spotlight: Hadiza Ango

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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: 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...