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The Modern African Thanksgiving Menu: Where Tradition Meets Modern Flair

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If there’s one thing I love about the holidays, it’s how food brings everyone together. This year, I’m celebrating with The Modern African Thanksgiving Menu — a soulful, colorful feast that blends African traditions with a modern holiday twist.

Whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas feast, or just a cozy family gathering, these recipes will fill your table (and your heart) with flavor and warmth. From a spiced pumpkin soup to roasted beef simmered in red wine and pears, this menu brings elegance, comfort, and a little surprise to every bite.

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Plantain patties with cornflakes

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Savory plantain patties seasoned with cilantro, parsley, and leek, coated in cornflakes. They are so delicious that you’ll keep asking for more.

You know how, after watching many episodes of Chopped, you wonder about unconventional food combinations from your pantry that might work? This plantain patties with cornflakes recipe was inspired by that idea. I wondered about plantains but crunchies but seasoned that I can eat with a dressing on the side. There’s something truly delightful about plantains that I can’t resist!

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Poulet Mayo recipe (chicken with mayonnaise) from Congo

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 Today, we are going to talk a poulet mayo recipe that is close to my heart.

If you don’t have time to cook, you can always find Poulet Mayo (chicken with mayonnaise) on every street in Congo-Kinshasa. Every family has their own recipe, but the basic cooking method is always the same.

I am not sure of its origin but poulet mayo recipe (chicken with mayonnaise) has grown in popularity within the last five years in Kinshasa.  

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