Appetizers & Snacks
Roasted Peanut Snack Bar (Nkate Cake or Louga)
This delicious Africa treats is very popular in Ghana (called nkate cake) and Togo (called Louga). It is so easy to make and it can be a real crowd pleaser. I love making this and give to my friends as a holiday treats.
Beverages
Beverages
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 […]
Plain Kombucha (Fermented tea)
Fermented food is said to be good for your health. For some reason it helps curb my sugar cravings. Evidence suggests kombucha tea may offer benefits similar to probiotic supplements and helps promote healthy immune system.
Breakfast & Brunchs
Breakfast & Brunch
Easy Refreshing Fruits Smoothie
Smoothie is a perfect breakfast meal whether summer or winter time. It makes a good refreshing drink after workout. A fabulous energizing drink whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. I personally like tart green smoothie or green tasteless smoothie but cannot say the same for the rest of my family. The below recipe is […]
Oven Baked King Crab Legs and shrimps
This oven baked king crab legs and shrimps is a quick and savory way to enjoy your seafood. The crab leg and shrimps soaks up the flavor really well. We can eat seafood everyday. Crab leg can be hard to eat at first, but once you know the technique, you will enjoy it. I personally […]
Desserts
Desserts
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.
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 […]
Gluten Free Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes
Creamy Paleo Popsicle (Gluten-free, Dairy-free,Sugar-free, Nut-free)
These Creamy Paleo Popsicle are amazing! They are Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Sugar-free, Nut-free! Perfect treat for all diets. It is low carb also. I am sure you will grab one when served! They are so creamy,you can believe they are dairy free, gluten free! It is the ideal tropical cooling Popsicle. These were yummy snacks after […]
The Best Easy Seafood Cajun Sauce
This seafood cajun sauce is one of my favorite seafood sauce. It has some sweeteness to it and it goes with almost everything. Perfect for rice topping, pasta sauce or simple dip. I love making this and save it in an airtight container in the fridge. It conserve well for up to 2 weeks or […]
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch & Dinner
Lamb Kabsa
Lamb Kabsa is my lebanese friend favorite dish. The last time we met after 3 years appart, I cooked it for her with ingredients on hand. She loved and eventhau it is not the original lebanese style, I received a thumbs up from a lebanese friends It is so easy to make. Although it is […]
Quick and Easy Orange Chicken
It is so quick and easy to make! This orange chicken is eaten in my house as a snack! It is one of my kids’ favorite asian food. And since I love controlling ingredients that goes into our food, I love making this orange chicken at home! I sure hope you like my recipe.
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Recipes
Healthy Hibiscus, Bissap or Sorrel Juice
Bissap juice also called sorrel juice, folere, zobo, sobolo, jus de bissap or hibiscus tea. Very popular drink in West Africa, Jamaica and Asia
Ancho-Guajillo Chili Paste Substitute for Tomato paste
Ancho-guajillo chili paste is sure a great substitute for tomato paste. Ancho-guajilo is a dried version of almost-ripe, red in color before dried of Poblano Chile, popular in Mexican Cuisine. It is a great substitution to tomato paste. Check the recipe video here. With this paste you sure know what you are using in your […]
LowCarb Keto Recipe
LowCarb Keto Recipes
Creamy Beef Meatball Stew – A Comforting One-Pot Delight
This Creamy Beef Meatball Stew is a warm, comforting, and satisfying dish that brings together rich flavors in a creamy, velvety sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out! Tag me on Instagram (@Savourous) and share your delicious creations.
💛 Enjoy & Happy Cooking! 🍲✨
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 […]
Air Fryer Recipes
Creamy Beef Meatball Stew – A Comforting One-Pot Delight
This Creamy Beef Meatball Stew is a warm, comforting, and satisfying dish that brings together rich flavors in a creamy, velvety sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out! Tag me on Instagram (@Savourous) and share your delicious creations.
💛 Enjoy & Happy Cooking! 🍲✨
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 […]