New recipes

April 10, 2022
I’ve been thinking a lot of about a street food in Benin typically called “pain viande hachee,” which…
November 3, 2021
This Baobab juice recipe is from one my grandmothers who is originally from Senegal. It is easy to…
September 13, 2021
Ginger is one of my favorite ingredient to use in the kitchen, and it only makes sense that…
September 7, 2021
What is there to say about lamb chops, other than every meat eater/lover should try making it at…
September 7, 2021
I came up with this marinade because I had some left-over bell peppers which I wasn’t sure what…
June 24, 2021
Yassa is an onion and lemon based Senegalese dish which has become very popular throughout all of West…
June 20, 2021
Chicken wings are perfect for any occasion. Try this recipe for your next gathering with friends/family, or just…
June 20, 2021
Almost every culture has a green marinade they use as seasoning. I love playing with marinades, mixing different…
June 2, 2021
I recently realized that folks aren’t as used to white Sorrel as they are to red Sorrel. For…
May 12, 2021
Avocado salads are my favorite salads to make. They’re easy and anything with avocado is just delicious. This…
May 5, 2021
Akara is a fritter made from mashed/ground black eyed peas. Simply put: the beans are peeled, grounded, mixed…
May 1, 2021
If you’ve not heard of Degue: it is a yogurt-and-cereal-grains-based West African dessert/snack. Traditionally, Degue is made with…
April 22, 2021
I’m very excited to share the recipe for Yovodoko, a popular and addictive West African street food. These…
March 28, 2021
So the real White Rice question is ‘what do you eat it with’? When I tell my non-African…
March 21, 2021
What kind of white rice do you use and how do you cook it: stove, rice cooker, microwave,…
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About Me

I’m Malicka, a Digital Forensic consultant by profession and a creative by passion. I hope to inspire home cooks to explore West African dishes and learn more about our culture through food. I’m so excited you landed in my little space of the web.

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