Whenever I mention to Matt that I’m going to cook another dish from Africa, his first question is inevitably: “does it involve peanut butter?” For the past few dishes, I’ve had to sadly tell him that no, this one relies … Continue reading #106: Guinea – Kansiye
As we inch into the warmer weather, I try to squeeze out a few of more of my heavier winter dishes. It’s funny how certain parts of the world have recurring themes when it comes to ingredients, national dishes, and … Continue reading #76: Niger – Djerma Stew
The end of the fiscal year plus a quick trip to Pittsburgh for family matters threw off my usual pace for cooking. However that, paired with a highly anticipated vacation, means I’ll be hanging up the apron for a few … Continue reading #45: Zimbabwe – Sausages w/ Peanut Butter Rice
As I mentioned in an earlier post. it never ceases to amaze me how many recipes in Africa use ground peanuts or peanut butter as an ingredient. Whether as a binding agent or for flavor, it is high likely to … Continue reading #32: Benin – Peanut Sauce
The dish I made for the Republic of Congo was a perfect representation of what I was doing with my life in March of 2021: doing a major winter pantry clean out in anticipation of moving into our new house. … Continue reading #11: Republic of Congo – Poulet Moambe
Many years ago I found a strange soup recipe in a Cooking Light magazine. It called for a bunch of vegetables as well as butternut squash along with one strange ingredient: peanut butter. I love peanut butter and every so … Continue reading #4: Senegal – Chicken Mafe
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 