The most time-consuming part of making samosa, usually, is creating the wraps – you have to knead the dough, roll, and cook it just right, then peel and cut it. If you happen to make a mistake in measuring the ingredients, kneading the dough, or overcooking the wraps at the first stage, then you (or […]
Author: Maggie
Commonly Eaten Tubers Across the World and Their Health Benefits
What are Tubers? Tubers are a type of vegetable that grows underground. They are essentially the swollen parts of a plant’s root or stem. Tubers are a good source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals and can be prepared in various ways such as boiling, roasting, or baking. In this article, I review the commonly eaten […]
The Best Dagaa (Omena) Stew Recipe
Dagaa, also known as Omena, is a type of sardine that is popularly consumed across East Africa. They are very closely similar to dried anchovies that are available in the United States. These little fish are highly nutritious – high in protein and minerals such as calcium – and affordable, thus they play a significant […]
15 Must-Try Kenyan Dishes for Any Visitor
Kenya is a culturally diverse country, and that diversity is well illustrated in the country’s cuisine which is a vibrant mix of flavors and ingredients. At the same time, numerous dishes are popular across the country that any visitor is sure to encounter if they visit. The following are the top fifteen must-try Kenyan dishes […]
Common Vegetables in Kenya and the United States
Every region of the world seems to have leafy vegetables that are local, native, or unique to it. Often, I look at videos of people preparing vegetable dishes and I am like, “What plant is that now?” I wouldn’t be surprised if someone else said the exact same statement about the vegetables that I grew […]
Boiled and Baked Yellow Potatoes Recipe
Yellow potatoes already have a beautiful, vibrant color, which makes them super easy to present as an elegant meal. Add a few, carefully chosen seasonings and cook them to perfection as demonstrated in this recipe and you’ll have yourself a dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious. The results of this recipe are […]