Appetizers & Snacks
Zowè, Zowey or togolese spicy peanut snack balls
Zowè or Togolese spicy peanut snack balls is my sister favorite snack. Growing up she will make these at least once a week. This snack is popular in street of Togo. Origin This snack got its origin from west Africa and expanded to other places via migration. You can find this snack not only in […]
Sweet Chili Egg Appetizer
Toum Garlic Sauce Spread
My Akara, Gawou or Beignet haricot
Chocolate Biscuit Monkey Bread
Beverages
Ginger, Lime, Beet Mocktail
This ginger lime beet root mocktail is a perfect non alcoholic drink for the whole family! Click here for the recipe video. If you are a non alcoholic drink lover this recipe is a must try! The ginger and mint combination gives the drink that alcohol strong pinch! So quick and easy to make. All […]
Dairy-free, sugar-free SourSop Frozen Yogurt
My dairy-free, sugar-free soursop and coconut cream yogurt. It is “hot weather” time and we all need those healthy cool treats. We used to have soursop in our house growing up (still do). We will let bats eat them, because there was so many sour sop. Living in US soursop is a delicacy. I had […]
Breakfast & Brunchs
Breakfast & Brunch
Stove top pizza with 360 Cookware
Stove top pizza with 360 cookware! That is right I cook pizza on my stove top using 360 cookware pan. Having the best equipment always makes a difference! I never thought about making a pizza without an oven! Use code SAVOUROUS20 for 20% off your orders on all 360 cookware products. My mom never trust […]
Curry Fried Rice with peas and corn (no soy sauce)
This fried rice is so simple and since I am not fun of soy sauce, I did not put any in it. It is so tasty and perfect for the color I was going for, which is yellow and green. I always use gluten free rice to accommodate everybody
Desserts
Easy Chocolate coffee cake with coconut sugar
This Easy Chocolate coffee cake with coconut sugar is so flavorful. I love the smell of coffee so much! With this recipe you do not need to decorate because I love my cakes without the extra frosting. My preference will be drizzling some dark chocolate on the cake. Unfortunately I do not have any dark […]
Papaya, coconut water and mint smoothie
Papaya, coconut water, lime and mint leave smoothie. This is an excellent body cleansing smoothie.
A great smoothie for a healthy lifestyle
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes
Ahayoe or Plantain Galette
Fresh Carrot Juice Benefits
Fresh Homemade Carrot Juice is so beneficial, refreshing and extremely nutritious. It is full of potassium and vitamin C and Vitamin A. Carrot juice is known to help boost your immunity, your skin, eye health and more. Benefit of carrot Juice The Carotenoid pigment of carrot juice which is beta carotene act as an antioxidant […]
Air Fryer Goat Meat Suya
This recipe is fabulous when used goat meat with skin on. You can also add some liquid smoke for the smoky grill flavor flavor.
You can cook the meat on the stove to your desire tenderness if not using a pressure cooker.
Lunch & Dinner
Attieke or Cassava Couscous with Fried Fish
This Attieke or Cassava couscous with fried fish is just amazing! Attiéké (spelled acheke) is a popular side dish originated from Côte d’Ivoire in west coast of Africa. Attieke is made from fermented grated and granulated cassava. Now attieke dish is adopted throughout Africa and making its ways to the rest of the world. The […]
Jollof Cauliflower rice
For this jollof cauliflower rice, you can use frozen cauliflower rice. It is a fabulous weeknight dinner that doesn’t require you to spend hours in the kitchen. You can make your own cauliflower rice by chopping fresh cauliflower into fine chunks in a size of rice grains. If you have premade jollof tomato-based sauce ( […]
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Recipes
Raspberry and blueberry popsicle
Healthy Ginger Juice, Gnamakoudji or Tangawizi
This west African ginger juice is one of Ivory Coast popular street drink. It is called Gnamacoudji, Nyamakuji or Gnamakoudji, or Tangawizi in other places. This drink is so easy to make and very healthy and versatile. Click here for the recipe video. The juice is made with fresh root of ginger. Originally lemon juice […]
Papaya, coconut water and mint smoothie
Papaya, coconut water, lime and mint leave smoothie. This is an excellent body cleansing smoothie.
A great smoothie for a healthy lifestyle
LowCarb Keto Recipe
LowCarb Keto Recipes
Sweet Chili Egg Appetizer
The Best Baked Whole Red Snapper Fish
A Taste of Home: Rediscovering Samboe or Cleome gynandra Salad
As a Togolese woman living in America, I never imagined it would take over 20 years to reconnect with the flavors of home, especially something as dear as “samboe” (scientifically known as Gynandropsis gynandra). This leafy green was a cherished part of my childhood, especially in dishes my grandma would bring back from the Anié […]
Pineapple Pulp Chips: A Deliciously Sustainable Snack
As someone who is always on the lookout for innovative and sustainable ways to enjoy my favorite foods, I recently stumbled upon a fantastic method to not only create a healthy, delicious snack but also to reduce food waste. Let me introduce you to homemade Pineapple Pulp Chips, made right from the leftover pulp of […]
Air Fryer Recipes
Stove Top Coconut Curry Beef Stew
A Taste of Home: Rediscovering Samboe or Cleome gynandra Salad
As a Togolese woman living in America, I never imagined it would take over 20 years to reconnect with the flavors of home, especially something as dear as “samboe” (scientifically known as Gynandropsis gynandra). This leafy green was a cherished part of my childhood, especially in dishes my grandma would bring back from the Anié […]
How to Preserve Garden-Fresh Garlic in Oil (Safely!)
If you’re like me and love using garlic in almost every dish, you know how convenient it is to have pre-minced garlic on hand. 🧄✨ One of my favorite ways to preserve garlic from my garden is by mincing it and storing it in oil. Not only does it save time in the kitchen, but […]