Puff Puff! A popular street food in most west African Countries. Typically a little sweeter with breakfast and less so with lunch as it is accompanied by different items. Today we are having puff puff with two "non traditional" tweaks because it is entering the dessert corner. Cinnamon sugar puff puff . Right out of the fryer, piping hot they are tossed in some cinnamon sugar. And then right
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Chopped Kale Salad with Roasted Chickpeas
This chopped Kale salad, complemented with some sweet plantains and roasted chickpeas is a keeper. Sweet,a tart spicy and just one heck of a hearty plate. Can be enjoyed without the accompaniments if you're a raw vegan but plantains always have a home on my plate.
THE KALE
No wilt here! You hear the crunch? Give it an attempted squeeze. Hear it? That's what your going for. Kale is quite
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BAKED WHOLE SNAPPER
This baked whole snapper is flavorsome, spicy and very enjoyable. We are definitely not intimidated by whole fish in this household but if you are; feel free to try this with fish steaks or fillets.
You've got 30 minutes to spare and love that kick and flavor packed bite of perfectly flaky fish? Then, here is an in and out of the kitchen favorite. Fresh herbs are a personal favorite when
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Akara Beans
Akara beans. These fluffy delightful fritters are not only easy to make but come with three ingredients only. Black eyed peas, salt and a little bit of water. That's it. Previously the most cumbersome part of making Akara is peeling the beans. Nowadays, simple tricks have reduced a 30 minute process to 10 minutes. Or you could just buy the peeled beans and make it even easier. Some even prefer
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Cilantro Lime
Lets simple call this cilantro lime because that is what it is. Cilantro lime! A way to preserve herbs which can be used for marinades, salad dressings and so much more. Prevent their untimely death. I've murdered quite a few bunches of herbs in my lifetime , I must confess. With the summer approaching and herb gardens popping up, this is a simple method to preserve their
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