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An amazing collection of simple, easy to follow international recipes from all over the world. Find recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert as well as appetizers and healthy recipes.
Dried anchovies with charred peppers sauce is for those who chose to dare in the kitchen. dried anchovies are common in Africa and have a long shelf life since they are dried. In Congo, dried anchovies also called Ndakala are usually eaten with fufu or chikwanga. They are full of proteins and light.
Savory cake with chorizo and peppers is THE most delicious savory cake I have ever had! When you hear about cake you might think of a sweet, creamy cake with beautiful icing. They are delicious indeed! Nothing wrong with those cakes! However, if you get tired of eating sweet cakes, I would suggest that you try a savory cake instead. This one doesn’t disappoint!
[Read more…] about Savory cake with chorizo and peppersIf you were raised in Africa, you would have come across several types of protein and vegetable stews. In the region that I grew up in D.R. Congo, goat stew with African basil is one of the staple dishes for special occasions. I have so many fond memories of different stews that I got to eat at home or on vacation in my extended family.
[Read more…] about Goat stew with African BasilMushrooms with lamb ribeye is the perfect recipe to give you joy after a long and busy day. I crave it whenever I want something light and nutritious. This recipe is a wonderful combination, and really easy to make. If you don’t already enjoy mushrooms, you surely will after you try this dish.
[Read more…] about Mushrooms with lamb ribeye recipeHave you ever heard of croquettes? They are small balls that are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. You can make them using any type of starch like potatoes, yams, cassava, sweet potatoes, etc. What I particularly like about them is that they have an element of surprise when you take that first bite to determine whether you want to keep eating or not, because nothing from the outside suggests what is in it.
[Read more…] about Croquettes with sweet potatoes and cassavaHave you ever heard of cassava leaves recipe, also known as pondu? Cassava leaves are the leaves of yucca plants (also known as cassava). They are large green leaves that are popular in central Africa. Pondu was one of the pillars in my childhood diet. We ate it with fufu, mainly, but also with rice. This is a classic recipe and is made in every Congolese household. It is a vegetable that is fairly affordable and full of nutrients. This is a dish that you will always find at my house since my family can eat from Monday to Sunday. It is the only vegetable that my children will eat without fussing since it is full of flavor and easy to cook. It is basically dumping everything in a big pot and letting it boil for a while. But before we get into the recipe, let’s talk more about cassava leaves.
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