Read this cookbook: “Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen: Traditional Ghanaian Recipes Re-Mixed for the Modern Home Kitchen” by Zoe Adjonyoh (Mitchell Beazley, $29.99) When a tall, skinny, light-skinned Londoner ...

This jollof rice recipe brings together the hearty flavors of corned beef with in the spicy, tomatoey rice that's a staple at every Ghanaian gathering. It reminds me of home, where cooking and sharing ...

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Jollof rice, which is believed to have originated from the Senegambia during the Wolof Empire (c. 1200 — 1600), is a dish that has become a staple across West Africa. It is typically made in a single ...

Ghanaian food is more than just flavourful – it’s a celebration of culture, history, and health when done right. If you’ve been told to cut down on salt or watch your blood pressure, that doesn’t mean ...

Baking this one-pot rice dish ensures evenly cooked grains. You can prepare it all on the stovetop too: Instead of transferring the skillet to the oven, adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer while ...

The airplane shook hard as it maneuvered between slate gray storm clouds on our descent into Accra, Ghana. From my window seat, I scanned the ground below: Commercial buildings, homes, and sparse ...

Looking for delicious dishes for your Karamu feast? These 20 dishes, from appetizers to desserts, are perfect for any Kwanzaa ...

The familiar aromas of spicy tomato sauce and ginger will soon waft out of Appioo and onto Ninth Street NW, signaling the return of longstanding West African restaurant in Shaw. A Ghanaian staple for ...