A recipe for Napolitaines (Mauritian Sandwich Cookies) for #BakingBloggers! These little cookies are filled with a layer of jam and covered with a sweet glaze. They are perfect for pairing with tea! #BakingBloggers Created by Sue of Palatable Pastime, #BakingBloggers get together monthly to vote on a different baking project. For May, we are featuring Baking…
Macarona Bechamel (Egyptian Baked Pasta) #BakingBloggers
Macarona Bechamel (مكرونة بشاميل, Egyptian Baked Pasta) recipe for #BakingBloggers! Penne pasta is layered with a spiced beef mixture, topped with a creamy béchamel sauce, and baked until golden and bubbly. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to…
Chapati Za Ngozi (Kenyan Soft-Layered Chapati)
Recipe for Chapati Za Ngozi- an unleavened Kenyan flatbread filled with flaky soft layers and pan-fried until golden. Perfect for pairing with tea for a light breakfast or alongside stews. Today is my second month participating in the #EattheWorld Recipe Challenge created by Evelyne of Culture Eatz! Each month we are assigned a different country (previous…
Boussou la Tmessou (Algerian Shortbread Cookies) #InternationalCookies
A recipe for Algerian Boussou la Tmessou (بوسو لا تمسو) in celebration of #InternationalCookies! These shortbread cookies are lightly dipped in orange blossom water and coated in a layer of powdered sugar for a wonderfully delicate texture and flavor. Welcome to the third annual International Cookie Exchange! This year, it is hosted by Caroline of Caroline’s…
Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen Cookbook Review and Bofrot (Puff Puff)
Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen: Traditional Ghanaian Recipes Remixed for the Modern Kitchen, written by Zoe Adjonyoh, highlights the wonderful flavors and ingredients of Ghanaian cuisine with a mixture of homemade favorites and traditional flavors. Featured recipes include Waakye Rice (Rice & Beans), Fante-Fante (Fante Fish Soup), Kyinkyinga (Suya Goat Kebabs), Coconut & Cassava Cake, Nkruma (Pan-Fried…
Chai ya Tangawizi (Kenyan Ginger Tea)
Recipe for Chai ya Tangawizi- a Kenyan Ginger Tea lightly simmered with milk, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Chai ya Tangawizi is a soothing ginger tea from Kenya. Tea was first introduced to the country in 1903 and Kenya has grown to become one of the largest tea exporters in the world. There are a few different ways…
Gambian Spinach with Peanut Sauce #SundaySupper
A recipe for Gambian Spinach with Peanut Sauce for #SundaySupper’s celebration of healthy green foods! #SundaySupper With St. Patrick’s Day in a few days, #SundaySupper is getting together to celebrate healthy green foods. Christie of A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures is hosting this week and I am sharing a recipe for Gambian Spinach with Peanut Sauce. Gambian Spinach with…
Chikenduza (Zimbabwe Candy Cake)
Chikenduza, also known as Candy Cakes, are sweetened bread-like cakes from Zimbabwe. They have a texture similar to the sweet yeast bread popular here around the holidays and are traditionally the size of large muffins. Their Candy Cake name comes from the coating of a powdered sugar pink glaze over the tops. These cakes would have been…
Galey iyo Qumbo (Somali Corn in Coconut Sauce) #SundaySupper
Recipe for Galey iyo Qumbo (Somali Corn in Coconut Sauce) for #SundaySupper’s Summer Corn event. #SundaySupper is celebrating the height of summer with a roundup of Summer Corn recipes! This week’s event is hosted by Ellen of Family Around the Table and I am joining with a recipe for Galey iyo Qumbo, Somali Corn in Coconut Sauce. Corn is an…
Kachumbari (Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad)
Kachumbari is a refreshing Kenyan vegetable salad. It is also popular in Tanzania and surrounding countries. Tomatoes and onions are tossed with cilantro to create the base for this salad. I also added diced avocados, cucumbers, and red chile peppers with a squeeze of lime juice. These ingredients are optional based on the region. Thinly sliced…
