How To Make The Best Afang Soup

Ingredients 400g sliced Okazi/Afang leaves | about 4 handfuls250g Water leaves20 to 25 cl red palm oil (about 1 drink glass)Beef, Kanda and Dry fish2 tablespoons ground crayfishPepper and salt (to taste)2 stock cubes Tips on Ingredients Great alternative to water leaves is Lamb’s Lettuce, known as Canonigos in Spanish.Yes, you need that much palm…

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How To Make The Best Garri Cake

Ingredients11⁄3 cups Garri*1¾ cups all-purpose Flour2 Teaspoons Baking Powder1 cup Granulated Sugar100g Butter4 Eggs – at room temperature1½ cups Whole Milk (liquid)2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract (Optional) * Make use of fine garri or dry blend regular garri in a blender or food processor until smooth. Directions Preheat oven to 350 F and generously grease a…

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How To Make The Best Chakalaka (South African)

Ingredients4 Carrots, peeled, tailed and shredded1 Green Bell Pepper1 Red Bell Pepper1 Sweet Onion (White Onion)1 tsp Ginger, grated1 tsp Garlic, grated1 tsp Tomato Puree1/2 Cup Tomatoes, chopped1/2 Cup Baked Beans1/4 tsp Cameroon Pepper2 tbs Curry Powder1 tsp Salt3 tbs Vegetable Oil Directions The first thing you need to do is prep your vegetables; cut…

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How To Make The Best Gbegiri Soup

Gbegiri is a Yoruba word which means ‘beans’. Vegetarians can have their version of this dish by means of skipping on the beef, chicken and so forth but still getting the protein requirement from this meal. Enjoy the my version of the Gbegiri Recipe. Ingredients1/2 cup of beansRed OilStock (Dry) FishMeatSaltSeasoning cubes (I like Knorr…

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How To Make The Best Orange-Spiced Salmon with Spaghetti Squash

Prep time   20 minsCook time  1 hourTotal time 1 hour 20 mins A combination of five-spice powder, brown sugar and orange zest gives a sweet but subtle flavor to this combination of salmon with a side of spaghetti squash. Serves: 4 Ingredients1 3-pound spaghetti squash2 tablespoons brown sugar1 orange, zested1 teaspoon five-spice powder½ teaspoon kosher…

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How To Make The Best Coconut Margarita

A refreshing combination of coconut cream and coconut milk infuse tropical flavors into my favorite reposado tequila margarita, served on the rocks. Serves 2 Drinks Ingredients1½ ounces Patron reposado tequila½ ounce cointreau1 ounce coconut cream1 ounce coconut milk½ ounce fresh lime juiceSplash of half and halfSplash of simple syrup (1/2 cup sugar, ½ cup water brought…

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How To Make The Best Salmon Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Leftover or canned salmon made into these salmon patties create a whole new meal with tons of flavor made extra delicious thanks to a super simple roasted red pepper cream sauce. Serves: 4-6IngredientsFor the Salmon Cakes4 green onions, roughly chopped⅓ cup Italian parsley, chopped¼ cup fresh dill. chopped3 cups fine fresh bread crumbs from about…

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How To Make The Best Breakfast BBQ Pork Tostadas With Cotija Cheese & Lime Crema

Ingredients – Yields 2-4 servings Pork Shoulder3 pound pork shoulder bone in1 spanish onion, quartered2 garlic cloves, crushed1 bay leaf12 oz beer of choice (I used Lakefront Brewery’s Maibock)salt & pepper Breakfast BBQ Tostadas4 corn tortillas1 cup pico de gallo *recipe below2/3 cup sour cream1 lime, juiced (about two tablespoons lime juice)4 eggs1/2 cup cotija…

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How To Make The Best Chicken Breasts with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Prep time 10 minsCook time 30 minsTotal time  40 minsServes: 4 Ingredients2 6 to 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breastskosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 cups mixed mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons minced shallots4 tablespoons butter, divided1 tablespoon olive oil½ cup white wine½ cup chicken broth2 tablespoons whipping cream2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves½ lemon, zestedChopped parsley for garnish…

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