Explore the flavours
of West Africa

one plate at a time

It is the smell from a mother’s cooking pot that will guide a lost child back home

Many of the West African and West Central African recipes featured here are plant-based interpretations of traditional dishes.

At its core, West African food is plant-inclined. However, the use of smoked meats and seafood are part of the food culture, which has also been influenced by transcontinental trade and colonialism. We encourage you to explore and research the recipes, and make them your own. Enjoy!

Recipes

Breakfast Hash

Breakfast Hash

Breakfast is served! A breakfast hash that embraces West African flavors is a breakfast hash you need in your life. On days when toast and cereal won't do, a solid breakfast is what you need. This breakfast hash is simple...
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Nigerian Coconut Rice

Nigerian Coconut Rice

Nigeria and Cameroon have a local coconut rice recipe that is in a league of its own. This fragrant yet flavorful rice dish deserves a spot on your table. Here's our simplified twist on the traditional dish that is easy to...
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