I love liver, especially when cooked in some type of stew or gravy. I am also aware that there are people who hate liver and cannot stand it (sight, smell, feel or even taste). That has never been an affliction of mine, although I have to confess that beef liver […]
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Chipsi Mayai Recipe African Delicacy (Chips Omelette)
Chipsi Mayai is a dish that I enjoy very much. The downside though to this occasional indulgence of mine? A waistline that is most likely to come under under attack and start expanding. Question now for the non Swahili speakers is what is chipsi mayai? Chipsi is chips or french […]
Toasti Mayai (Kenya French Toast)
For those of us who grew up in Kenya toasti mayai (French toast) must hold very nostalgic memories.
Kenyan Kebabs – Fast Food Restaurant Style Kebabs
Mince meat kebabs are a fast food and street food staple in Kenya and all over East Africa. This is because of the strong Indian influence along the coastal area, in fact some are made by using skewers and are known as Seekh Kebabs (story for another day). My first […]
Beef Pilau Recipe – How to Make Beef Pilau
Beef pilau is a very popular dish among the Swahili people who live along the Kenyan coast. It is served in all their social gatherings. Over-time it spread through out the country and has continued to increase in popularity over the years. Variations of the popular pilau dish include chicken, […]
Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Easy baked chicken drumsticks! Doesn’t that just sound so tempting? I love having recipes that are not complicated and quick to execute in my kitchen. Let’s not forget the fact that they should pack a mean flavour punch. My baked chicken drumsticks tick all the boxes and what seals the […]
Bhajia Recipe – How to Make Homemade Bhajias
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 […]
Kenyan Kung Pao Chicken Inspired Dish
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 […]
Mahamri (Coconut and Cardamom Doughnuts) Recipe:
Mahamris are a delicacy that originated from the Kenyan coastal community. These fluffy golden brown beauties are typically triangular in shape. Their authentic ingredients are heavy coconut milk and cardamom. This distinct combination of flavours is what sets mahamris apart from the competition. Mahamris are typically accompanied by Kenyan chai […]
Crispy Chicken Wings Recipe
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 […]
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