How To Choose the Right Neighbourhood as a Foreigner in a New Country If you’re a foreigner moving to Canada, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is where to live. Canada is a vast country with diverse neighbourhoods, each with its unique vibe, amenities, and cost of living. Choosing the right neighbourhood can…
Are you planning to buy a home in Canada? This will be the most important purchasing decision you will ever make, and not one to be taken lightly. Make sure you have the knowledge, resources, and experts to guide and support you throughout the process. While buying a home can be an intimidating experience, it…
Nigerian Peanut Butter (Ose-Oji) is an Igbo land sauce served with garden eggs at Igbo occasions and weddings. Homemade peanut butter is straightforward to prepare and does not contain additives or preservatives. It is also a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, which both children and adults enjoy. Peanut butter makes a…
This simple recipe of prawn cooked in Mauritius ’ favorite spicy tomato sauce takes less than 30 minutes to make. Ingredients olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 125 ml of white wine 500g peeled and chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon…
Kenya Mutura and Mahu recipe is originated from central Kenya. It consists of large intestines full of leftover meat seasoned to taste. This dish is similar to Polish Kielbasa. Ingredients • 3 tablespoons chopped onion • 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic • 1 tablespoon oil • 3/4 kg of a boneless forequarter of beef • 1…
Mloukhia is a traditional Tunisian stew made with dried Jew’s mallow and beef, usually eaten with Tunisian Italian bread. INGREDIENTS 3 ounces of dried Jew’s mallow powder (mloukhia) 1 ½ pounds beef, coarsely chopped (hock, chuck, shoulder or cheek) ¾ cups of olive oil (or sunflower oil) 2 quarts of boiling water (or more) 1…
Maafe (West African Peanut Soup)– A spicy peanut stew made with beef, sweet potatoes, and carrots – good enough for a one-pot meal and is delicious with served with rice Ingredients ¼ cup of oil or more 1-2 pounds of beef or chicken 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoons of white pepper 2 fresh tomatoes,…
Tahini or tahina is a paste of crushed sesame seeds used in cuisines of the Levant and the eastern Mediterranean, the southern Caucasus, and parts of North Africa. INGREDIENTS 1⅔ cups of golden sesame seeds 6 tablespoons vegetable oil (e.g., grape seeds), or more Salt Equipment Food processor Glass jar (1 cup / 250 ml)…
Fonio porridge is a traditional West African pudding made from fonio cereals, nutritious and gluten-free. Fonio has exceptional nutritional qualities. It is a cereal that does not contain gluten, has a low glycemic index, contains a lot of fiber, and is very digestible. INGREDIENTS 1 cup of dry fonio 4 cups of water ½ teaspoons…
Etor (or otor) is a traditional yam puree from Ghana (or sometimes plantain puree) It is enriched with palm oil. Otor is always served along with hard-boiled eggs on the side. Eggs have a great importance in the Ghanaian culture. INGREDIENTS 4 yams 2 onions, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons roasted peanuts 4 tablespoons palm oil…