SPINACH STEW (nkontomire/palava sauce with boiled Yam)

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Few weeks ago,I posted a picture of this spinach stew(Nkontomire aka palava sauce)on my Instagram feed and also shared it on my ig stories.I received tons of request to share the recipe.I figured this would be a great welcome back gift to you all.

BLACK EYED BEANS IN COCONUT OIL (Ghanaian beans stew with plantain)

 

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Beans stew in Ghana is popularly known as "red red" as it is usually prepared with palm oil.Added a little twist to the dish by using coconut oil.Coconut oil gives the dish a distinct flavor and

SPICY GREEN CHILI SAUCE (kpakposhito sauce)

Trust me when I tell you this sauce right here is the best I've ever had!

This is flavor itself bottled up in a jar.I Used it as a dip for my crispy ripened plantain chips ,added a tad bit to my omelette before frying this morning and it took my omelette to a whole new level..

CREAMY MANGO GINGER SMOOTHIE

Mangoes are one of my all time favorites .I get really excited whenever they are in season.
With mangoes,the possibilities are limitless!it can be sliced and eaten on its own as dessert,used in salads, for making salsa,cakes and tart.Starting my week

CHICKEN PEANUT BUTTER SOUP (Nkatie Nkwan)

Making peanut butter soup is a Sunday ritual

MASHED SEMI RIPENED PLANTAIN (ETO)

 Eto is a Ghanaian traditional dish made from ripened plantain or yam.It's usually fed to the bride on her wedding day,to the adolescent during puberty rites,to the celebrant of bithdays .

Growing up,birthdays in my house

EGG SANDWICH (kye-bom)

Kye-bom literally means "fry together ".It is exactly what it sounds like-fried eggs sandwiched together in two slices of bread and toasted in a pan.
Breakfast in a typical

GHANAIAN STYLE STEWED BLACK EYED BEANS STEW (red red)

Beans stew,normally called red red in Ghana is a very nutritious dish made from black eyed beans,usually the big sized black eyed beans.The small sized beans is however perfect for preparing waa-kye (rice and peas)as it takes a

SPICY PINEAPPLE HIBISCUS REFRESHER (SOBOLO/ZOBO)

We've had this 'mystery' tree standing in our backyard for as long as I can remember.Growing up,I remember waking up to an amazing smell that filled the entire house.Its funny how we all thought the smell was coming out of our neighbors house.Thanks to my eldest brother,we discovered the mystery tree  is  a cinnamon tree.Yes! Cinnamon