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Jollof rice
In West Africa, no special occasion is complete without this traditional dish of jollof rice. Firewood is lit well before dawn under huge pots whilst piles and piles of onions, chillies and other...
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Fried Plantains
Sometimes there is nothing better than fried plantains for breakfast. All across West Africa fried plantains are served as snacks or starters and as a side dish to foods such as jollof rice, roast...
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Courgette, Yoghurt and Mint Dip
Like all recipes this courgette yoghurt and mint dip came about from a simple thought process. I have waaaaaay to many lovely courgettes (zucchinis) - tick. I have tons of mint - tick. As for Greek...
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Chilli and Garlic Green Beans
I like fried garlic and chillies and have probably eaten every vegetable you can think of topped with this combo. I do mean every vegetable you can think of. Try it yourself and see how it transforms...
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Baked Savoury Bean Cakes Sierra Leone Style
I have been looking for a way to make the well loved Sierra Leonean binch akara dish (aka bean pancakes) in a baked version. And these savoury bean cakes bursting with flavour are one of the ways I do...
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How we do Christmas in Sierra Leone
Come Christmas, a feast is prepared across all homes in Sierra Leone. The centre piece dish of jollof rice is made even tastier by a sweet oniony stew. The roast chicken and roasted pork ribs are...
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These will be the best baked sweet potato fries of your life. They are lip smacking, smoky paprika'y', just one more sweet potato fry good. And since they are baked, they are guilt free in my book. So...
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Crispy Roasted Okra – Sierra Leone Flavours
Roasted okra (lady fingers) will make a unique addition to all the lovely barbeques you are (most definitely) going to be hosting this summer. This is snacking made sexy - trust me.This is a summary...
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My Christmas Roast Sweet Potato and Okra Salad – Sierra Leone Flavours
This year I want to incorporate okra into the Sierra Leonean inspired Christmas menu. My first recipe is this roasted sweet potato and okra salad with a bite from the spring onions and chilli and a...
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Mini Baked Plantain Frittatas
I love making these cute mini baked plantain frittatas with the kiddoes. They are quick and easy to make and simply involve whisking eggs along with leftover plantains, chives and spring onion before...
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