Appetizers & Snacks
Low carb, lactose free, almond flour crêpes
You will love this low carb, lactose free almond flour crepes! I couldn’t resist crêpe. When I became lactose intolerant, I started experiencing ways to enjoy crêpe without dairy. It was easy since there are lactose free milk out there. But trying to lower my carbohydrate consumption made me revisit my old dairy free crêpe […]
Beverages
Beverages
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
Apple Arugula Kiwi Lemon Smoothie
The health benefit and the taste of this smoothie made it my number one choice of smoothie. Not too sweet, it has the sour taste of an apple and kiwi. This green smoothie is a great afternoon snack when you just got home or after your afternoon run.
Breakfast & Brunchs
Breakfast & Brunch
Chocolate-Pap porridge with marshmallows
When your kid love chocolate, this what you come up with for a change. a maize porridge with cocoa powder. I can be a dessert or breakfast or snack, kids will love it.
Easy Poach Egg
A poaching egg preparation is favored for eggs, as it gives more delicacy to cooked eggs than hard boiled egg. I like it when outside is cooked and inside is medium runny.Check out the non-stick, stainless steel egg poach maker I used. I had my poached egg with California Country Gal grain free bread. A perfect […]
Desserts
Desserts
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
Chocolate-Pap porridge with marshmallows
When your kid love chocolate, this what you come up with for a change. a maize porridge with cocoa powder. I can be a dessert or breakfast or snack, kids will love it.
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes
Pesto, Dairy Free, Nut free
Pesto is so good with almost everything. This dairy free, nut free pesto is just amazing. I did use my newly found nutritional yeast to replace the use of cheese. Check here for the recipe video. What is nutritional yeast: Nutritional yeast is a yeast deactivated. It is a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, sold commercially […]
Revolutionizing Djongoli: A Flavorful Twist on Tradition
As a passionate advocate for Togolese cuisine, I am always excited to explore innovative ways to enhance our traditional dishes based on ingredients available around me. Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my new take on Djongoli, a beloved staple in Togo and Benin. Traditionally made with plain water and corn flour and beans, […]
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch & Dinner
Fresh fish tomato soup (Togolese lanmoumou dessi)
This fresh fish tomato soup is an old recipe tried in my new 360 cookware. Click here for the original recipe video. That is right, I am using my new stainless Steel 3.5 quart saute pan for the added benefits of vapor cooking! Good news is you can purchase any 360 cookware appliance with 20% […]
Sweet Chili Egg Appetizer
This sweet chili egg appetizer is sure will delight you as an appetizer. The chili pepper use will not hurt your mouth because the heat from the chili is reduced by the oil. But if you are still afraid, just add paprika to your chili powder. For the egg, feel free to use your favorite […]
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Recipes
Tomato cornmeal with coconut milk (djenkoume or djinkoume)
This Traditional food from my home country Togo in (West Africa) is something that I love. It is versatile, easy to make. This version of it is what my mom use to make us. I just added the coconut milk because I love cooking with coconut milk :).
Once you taste this, you will understand why I love this dish so much. It is gluten free, and can be suitable for vegan…..
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 […]
LowCarb Keto Recipe
LowCarb Keto Recipes
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
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 […]