Mandazis are a very popular snack in East Africa. They are also referred to as African donuts, but are not as sweet as the American version. Now, mine are the stuff of guilty pleasures. They are uber chocolatey, soft, moist and the crowning glory….. the ooey gooey molten chocolate center. Ladies […]
This easy chicken shawarma recipe can be prepared right from the comfort of your home. Nothing beats homemade chicken shawarma with homemade wraps, which are essentially (for me) very thin chapatis. Pita bread is also very suitable for this or you could even have your shawarma as a
Uji, now this is a term most Kenyans are familiar with and most if not all have such fond memories of it. It reminds us of comfort and home. Fermented brown uji (porridge) is even more loved. Just so you know how much I love porridge I also have another recipe on […]
Usuu wa kukia is one of those dishes that evoke such nostalgic memories in me. My mother would take her time to prepare and make it for us. It was such a labour of love, trust me when I say this. Fermented uji from fresh maize is a meal that […]
I am always on a quest to improve any recipe that I have already perfected. I already shared with you my earlier version of chicken biryani and it’s a fantastic recipe. The only down side to this dish is
Mutura or Kenyan sausage is a delicacy that is loved by many in the country. It’s prepared during social occasions where goats, cows or sheep have been slaughtered. Mutura making is a highly social event that’s accompanied by lots of laughter, joke cracking and catching up with people you haven’t […]
Chicken curry karai is a dish that is made in a karai (basin / cooking pan). It should (ideally) all be cooked in the same karai, but, I do not have one that is large enough for me to accomplish this. Hence, I prepare all my different components for the […]
Bhajias are a fantastic snack and are loved the world over. They are extremely popular in Kenya (and East Africa in general) such that any restaurant worth its salt just has to have them on their menu. They also constitute a very popular street food in Kenya. Bhajias are excellent […]
I have stated before on my website about how much I love chicken and I’m always looking for new ways of enjoying it. All you have to do is look at my Kienyeji chicken, crispy chicken wings or even the chicken gizzards to know that I love my chicken! My […]
Chicken wings make very delicious finger foods, finger-licking good!! The combination of the outer crispy skin, juicy succulent interior and the sweet, sour and hot sauce is just out of this world! I am talking in a lot of exclamation marks, I know right, it’s just that I can’t help […]