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The Ultimate Simplicity: Crustless Flan Cake with Custard and Caramel
In the world of desserts, there’s something utterly magical about the humble flan. Check the recipe video here. It’s a testament to how a few straightforward ingredients can create a dessert that transcends the sum of its parts. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that has captured my heart and taste buds: a Simple […]
Discovering the Essence of Togolese Cuisine: The All-Meat Fresh Seasoning
Discovering the Essence of Togolese Cuisine: The All-Meat Fresh Seasoning In the heart of West African culinary traditions lies a basic seasoning blend that captures the soulful essence of Togolese cuisine. Today, I’m honored to share a recipe that has been a cornerstone in my family’s kitchen, passed down through generations and cherished for its […]
Homemade Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce: A Spicy Elixir for Health Enthusiasts
Homemade Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce: A Spicy Elixir for Health Enthusiasts In the world of culinary delights, there exists a fiery condiment that not only elevates dishes to new heights of flavor but also boasts an array of health benefits – the cayenne pepper hot sauce. Made with a simple yet potent blend of ingredients, […]
Beef Hachis Parmentier
This dish is one of my kids’ favorite fall/winter cozy meals. When you have mash potatoes lovers in the house, this dish will always be a success. I love making this meal from scratch, but you can use a box mashed potato. Any kind of meat shredded, or ground meat will do the trick. I […]
Honey Pear Puff Pastry Dessert
Honey Pear Puff Pastry Dessert is one of my kids favorite fall dessert after pumpkin pie. Check here for the recipe video. It is so easy and fun to make. The beauty of it is you do not make the puff pastry from scratch, a store bought always works. For sugar, coconut sugar is best, […]
Homemade Shrimp Bouillon Powder Seasoning
Homemade Shrimp Bouillon Powder Seasoning If you are familiar with me, you will understand the reason I use my own bouillon. I am not vegan but just sensitive to some ingredients, and since store bought bouillon is full of ingredients with names I couldn’t pronounced, I just started experimenting on my own. It you are […]
Ayimolu or Rice and beans dish or Waakye style
Ayimolu is rice and bean dish popular in Togolese culture. It can be cooked in different ways depending on your mood and the taste you want. The below is the recipe video of this version. No matter how you like making it, cooked bean it the base. Since been takes longer to cook, make sure […]
Spinach flaxseeds and Pumpkin Seeds Stew (Gboma Dessi)
This spinach with flaxseed and sunflower seeds stew with assorted meat is a very healthy and savory stew . Click here for the recipe video. The recipe is a cultural fusion of Togolese “Gboma dessi” (spinach and pumpkin seeds stew). It is originally made with goussi or pumpkin seed in tomato stew. I love making […]
Simple tomato confit
A simple tomato confit is the base of many dish. So easy to make, very flavorful with versatily of use. It is one of the way I preserve my garden tomato to use during the year. Click here for recipe video. The main ingredients is tomato, olive oil and garlic. For flavor the sky is […]
Africa Tennis Beignet Togolese Snack
Africa Tennis Beignet is a popular Togolese streets’ snack. Bigger and sturdier than the regular Botokoin or puff puff. The dough consistency is also different. You can find the recipe video for the Africa Tennis Beignets here. You can compare that recipe to the recipe of Botokoin click here. So, for the Africa tennis, I […]