The Flavour & Claypot Chef
The smoky smell of barbecues, the chats, laughter, the odd loud drunks scream, the happy music and general ‘feel good’ atmosphere across the country is intoxicating to say the least. The walk through parks, trying to find a secluded place for a picnic can be challenging to say the least, however it’s a great opportunity [...]
Enjoy this Gluten free and equally spicy fried black eyed bean fritters, known as Koose in Ghana or Akara in Nigeria. This recipe includes how to peel the skins off your beans and the secret to a fluffy Koose or Akara. It’s a must try recipe and can be used in place of bread for sandwiches. [...]
Until I find out why this roasted corn meal porridge, is known as ‘Tom Brown’, I’ll settle with the notion due to ‘its distinctive brown colour’. Please feel free to share your knowledge behind the name. Anyway, as most Ghanaian dishes go, they’re mostly gluten free including this nutty porridge. Tom Brown is made from corn [...]
Interestingly Pizza is a favourite dish consumed in Ghana. It’s populariy over the years across the country has encouraged a few Pizzerias across the country. The idea of making my own Pizza with the flavours I love encouraged me to create this recipe. The smokiness was inspired by my Mum’s char grilling of Tomatoes for [...]
Hurry up! We're running late, bellowed my friend; just as my toaster clicked 'ready' and I quickly buttered my hot Sourdough toast with Goats butter. We both chimed 'hmmm', as we took few bites off the flavour packed toast and nodded our heads in unison. When Miele asked, what paired well with Sourdough, I couldn't resist [...]
INGREDIENTS 3 large Onions 500g of chopped Okra 20ml of Zomi or Palm oil 2 Habanero chillies 40g of blended Ginger, Aniseed & Onion 1 large blended Tomato 1 shrimp stock cube 400g of Smoked Mackerel or any fish of your choosing 500g of diced Lamb pieces with bones 150g of Prawns 200g of Crabs [...]
Enjoy this Ghanaian delicacy, which is usually paired with Bambara nuts. This is a creative recipe with the inclusion of herbs and an egg. You can omit the herbs and egg and make a vegetarian version as well. I hope you do enjoy this recipe and are inspired to try it. Ingredients 2 Over ripened [...]
Blackberries are nutrient packed berries, including Vitamin C, K, A, Manganese (which is vital for a good brain function), high in antioxidants, fights against skin ageing , great anti inflammatory capabilities and an Immune booster to mention but a few. Lassi is a yoghurt based drink from the Indian subcontinent. It can be enjoyed just [...]
Learn how to churn your butter at home. Easy as 123...
Ingredients 2 Duck breasts 4 tablespoonfuls of Dark Soy sauce 2 tablespoons of blended Ginger, Aniseed and Onion 1 teaspoonful of Honey Half a teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of brown Sugar 100g of Mangetout or any preferred Vegetables 2 large sliced Onions 375g of Egg noodles https://youtu.be/ArrV3ewKqr0
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