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

Sautéed Kale & Mushrooms

Sautéed Kale & Mushrooms

Your kale, or any greens for that matter, will experience a rebirth with this simple, yet flavorful dish. A take on the many versions of green vegetable soup eaten across the region, this dish features Seasoning Kewb, a mix of...
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