Garlic Pili Pili Prawns
My daughter and I are suckers for prawns! We love all things prawns so naturally, this tutorial had to be made and we had no …
swahili food
Get Smiles at Your Next BBQ (Kuku Paka)
If you’re looking for a delicious grilled chicken recipe that conjures island flavours, this is it. This recipe instantly whisks you on a whimsical adventure …
Soft and Layered Chapatis
Chapatis or ‘chapos’ as we call em in our part of the world – the awesome part of the world, are a perfect partner to …
Melt in Your Mouth Sweet Syrupy Dessert (Gulab Jamun)
Todays a special day in the Mehri household. My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary and with special days come delectable desserts. To mark …
Custard Milk Powder Cake (Sweet Nido)
The first time I had this was around 2002 when my friend Nadia made it for me. I had one bite and I was hooked …
Addictive Pillows of Joy (Mahamri)
Known as Mahamri in Mombasa, these babies are ubiquitous to Kenyan homes. I recently took these to my Japanese friend’s house and her kids went …
Packed Potatoes (Viazi Vya Karai)
Sometimes on my many trips to wonderland I question whether someone from the deep Texan South took a trip to the Kenyan Coast with this …