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Lunch & Dinner Recipes

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Ground Pumpkin Seed Soup (Goussidessi)

This recipe is so versatile, you can cook it without meat or with chicken, beef, oxtail, bison…

This is recipe is a shorten version for a beginner

My daughter prefers having this soup with rice, for my self it will be over foufou. lol

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Coconut Milk-Turmeric and White Beans

You must already know that I love coconut milk and turmeric. I addition to its health benefit, I use coconut milk whenever I need something creamy but healthy, and turmeric is my number companion to fight body inflammation.

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Turmeric-Coconut Basmati Rice

I am sure we all know the benefit of plant-based diet. Once a while, we need to go meatless if we can.
Well this flavorful gluten free basmati rice is cooked in a coconut milk with only 3 savourous’ spices( garlic, ginger, turmeric)

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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…..

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Raspberry Chicken Wings

These wings will make you realized all you can do with your yummy raspberries. My Kids were a bit curious when I told them what I was making; once the tasted the finished products, the plate was empty in minutes. I know this is a winner for my upcoming gathering with friends and family. I hope you will try this and enjoy it like we did.

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Yam Stew/Ragout with coconut milk and turmeric

A delicious food my mom used to make us when we were little. I recently introduced this to my kids and added the coconut milk and turmeric twist to it 🙂 It is great for cold weather especially with the added benefit of turmeric. I hope you will enjoy this like I did.

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Cajun Shrimp

Easy quick dinner idea for seafood lovers. You can have this Cajun shrimp with rice, pasta, bread…..
Shrimp is always a winner in my house.
Please enjoy 🙂

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Brussels Sprout and Shrimp sauteed

A quick a easy dinner for when you are too tired, but you do not want any junk food

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Red snapper and tomatoe fish soup (Lanmoumou dessi)

A taste of my grandma’s cooking with fresh and natural ingredients. My west African culinary flair that my kids appreciate a lot.

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Stuffed mushrooms (champignons Farcis)

Stuffed mushrooms are great appetizer for all, especially if you like mushrooms. This recipe is my son’s favorite.

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