Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 mini pizzas (serves 4–8) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 mini naan (4–5 inches each) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup crushed tomatoes or passata 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 […]
Nigerian Ofada Rice with Ayamase Stew
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) Ofada rice 6 cups (1.4 L) water + extra as needed, 1 tsp salt 1 kg assorted meats (beef, goat, tripe/shaki, cow foot; optional ponmo) 6 […]
Tanzanian Chipsi Mayai with Kachumbari and Pili Pili
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 3 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) russet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) fries 3 cups (720 ml) neutral oil, for frying 6 large eggs 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (divided) 1 small green bell […]
Egyptian Molokhia with Chicken and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken & Broth: 1.5 lb bone-in chicken pieces; 6 cups water; 1 small onion; 1 bay leaf; 4 cardamom pods; 6 peppercorns; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 tsp fine salt. Molokhia: 400 […]
Zambian Ifisashi with Nshima in Peanut-Tomato Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable or groundnut oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 ripe tomatoes, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 small green chili, sliced (optional) 1 lb (450 g) pumpkin or cassava leaves, chopped (or […]
Nigerian Efo Riro Spinach Stew
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) assorted meats, cooked until tender, plus 1 cup (240 ml) stock; or 12 oz (340 g) smoked mackerel + 8 oz (225 g) prawns 1 lb (450–500 g) […]
Libyan Mbakbaka: Spiced One-Pot Tomato Pasta Stew
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1.25 lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (or 1 lb lamb shoulder, 1-inch cubes) 1 medium onion, diced 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1–2 red chilies (Fresno or serrano), chopped […]
Gambian Domoda Peanut Stew with Root Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb beef chuck, 1-inch cubes or 2 lb bone-in skinless chicken thighs (or 1.5 lb boneless) 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper (divided) 2 tbsp neutral oil 2 medium […]
Egyptian Hawawshi with Spiced Meat and Tahini
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 hawawshi (serves 4–6) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 750 g (1.65 lb) ground beef or lamb (or half-and-half) 2 medium onions, very finely chopped and squeezed dry 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 small green chili, minced (optional) […]
Ghanaian Kelewele: Spiced Fried Plantains
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (snack or side) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 very ripe plantains (yellow with black spots; about 2.5 lb), cut into 3/4–1 inch cubes 1 1/2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 Scotch bonnet, seeded and minced (or 1–2 […]









