Cassava Leaves Recipe

Cassava Leaves also known as Feuille de Manioc II is a traditional West African recipe for a classic vegetarian stew or accompaniment of cassava leaves cooked in a peanut butter base with chillies.

Cassava leaves are a staple of both Central and West African diets. This version comes from West Africa where the greens are cooked in a peanut-beased sauce.

Pastels Recipe

This is a traditional West African recipe for a classic dish of fish turnovers; pastry filled with a fish and vegetable filling with tomatoes served in a tomato, bell pepper and chilli sauce

Mashed Yam Ball Recipe

Yam Balls is a traditional West African recipe for a staple of yams, tomatoes and onion shaped into balls.
The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic West African Yam Ball recipe.

Pot Roast Recipe

Pot Roast  is a traditional West African recipe for a dish of beef pot roasted with a chilli, peanut butter and tomato sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic West African version.

Rice Pancake Recipe

Rice Pancakes is a traditional West African recipe for a classic dish of a yeasted rice flour and coconut milk batter that's fried like a  pancake and is typically served as an accompaniment to thick stews.

The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic dish after the cut...

Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe

This is a traditional West African recipe for a classic fried blend of green tomatoes, green chillies and green bell pepper cooked until soft and served as a condiment.

See how to prepare this classic dish after the cut...

Lemony Chicken Okra Soup

This is a traditional West African recipe for an okra-thickened stew of chicken in a tomato and lemon sauce.

Cabbage and Pineapple Salad

This is a traditional West African recipe for a classic salad of cabbage, celery, green bell pepper, tomatoes and pineapple in a yoghurt, sour cream and milk dressing.