Recently, when I asked chef Pierre Thiam why West African cuisine was suddenly being touted as a new food trend, he laughed and said, “It’s been around for a few thousand years.” Then he thought for a ...

Picture the busy streets of Accra, Ghana’s capital and most populous city, where you may see, all at once, bustling eateries, ...

So what is the African Diaspora? The African Diaspora includes cultures descended from Africa all over the world. These recipes from the African Diaspora include traditional African American recipes, ...

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 ...

In the vibrant world of Ghanaian cuisine, the Ghanaian salad stands out as a colorful and delicious ensemble that's more than just a side dish. With all your ingredients at the ready, let's put ...

Celebrate the flavors of Africa with recipes inspired by the Marvel comic. Although Wakanda is a mythical place in Marvel's "Black Panther," the African cuisine that may have been eaten by the film's ...

Smoky skewered meat, browned over flames, dipped into a zesty mustard at a dibiterie (grilled meat restaurant) in Dakar — or wrapped in newspaper and dusted with bright copper yaji spice amid the busy ...

Interested in trying something new? How about a African dish? We have everything from peanut soups to Moroccan chicken and promise everything will be delicious and flavorful! Yam fufu is a staple food ...

Although recognition for a culture or heritage should never be limited to a single month, Black History Month serves as a reminder to prioritize learning and understanding the diverse communities that ...

Once called “the godmother of African food blogging,” Fran Osseo-Asare has a long history educating others on the food culture and cuisine of her husband’s native Ghana. Having written multiple books ...