184 Recipes · 9 Regional Traditions · 350 Pages
Cook the food of home,
wherever home is now.
A complete, step-by-step guide to authentic West African cooking — written for the diaspora kitchen in London, Toronto, Houston, and beyond. No guesswork, no "just add pepper to taste." Real measurements, real substitutions, real results.
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RECIPES
Sound familiar?
You know the taste. You just can't get your pot to make it.
The "call Mummy" cycle
Every time you try, you're on the phone asking "how many cups of water again?" — and the answer is never quite the same twice.
Ingredients you can't find
Recipes online assume you're standing in a market in Lagos, not a supermarket in Leeds, Toronto, or Houston.
It's close, but not quite right
The egusi turns out grainy. The jollof isn't smoky. The swallow won't come together. Nobody ever explains the actual technique.
What's inside
Nine complete collections. Every region, every craving.
From the soup pots of South-West Nigeria to the swallow bowls of the North — this isn't a "greatest hits" list, it's the whole table.
Yoruba Soups
40 recipes- Egusi, Efo Riro, Ewedu
- Gbegiri, Ogbono, Okra
- + 34 more variations
Igbo Soups
32 recipes- Oha, Nsala, Ofe Owerri
- Bitterleaf, Ofe Akwu
- + 27 more variations
Edo Soups
20 recipes- Banga, Black Soup, Owo
- Edo Ogbono & Okra
- + 15 more variations
Northern Nigerian
19 recipes- Miyan Kuka, Taushe, Kubewa
- Miyan Zogale, Wake, Gyada
- + 13 more variations
South-South
20 recipes- Afang, Edikang Ikong, Atama
- Fisherman Soup, Ekpang Nkukwo
- + 15 more variations
Swallows
12 recipes- Eba, Pounded Yam, Amala
- Fufu, Semovita, Tuwo
- + 6 more variations
Rice Dishes
14 recipes- Jollof, Ofada, Coconut Rice
- Fried Rice, Rice & Beans
- + 9 more variations
Stews & Sauces
12 recipes- Designer Stew, Tomato Stew
- Ayamase, Garden Egg Sauce
- + 7 more variations
Breakfasts & Snacks
16 recipes- Akara, Moi Moi, Puff Puff
- Yam Porridge, Chin Chin
- + 11 more variations
Every single recipe
No recipe leaves you guessing.
Every one of the 184 recipes follows the same complete format — so once you've cooked one, you know exactly how to read all of them.
- ✓ Prep time, cook time & servings
- ✓ Exact measurements (cups, tbsp, metric)
- ✓ Numbered, step-by-step method
- ✓ Chef's tips for getting it right first time
- ✓ Storage & reheating instructions
- ✓ Suggested sides
- ✓ UK / US / Canada ingredient substitutions
Sample Recipe
Egusi Soup
"Egusi soup is arguably Nigeria's most famous soup — a rich, nutty stew made from ground melon seeds, palm oil, leafy greens, and assorted meat and fish."
+ full ingredient list, method, tips, storage, sides & substitutions inside the book.
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Built to be used alongside the cookbook — so you can plan the week, shop once, and cook without stress.
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A closer look
Inside the collection.
From the kitchen table
Why You'll Love This Cookbook
"More than just a recipe book—this is a complete guide to authentic African cooking. Every recipe is explained with clear measurements, practical tips, and step-by-step instructions that make success achievable for beginners and experienced cooks alike."
"Whether you're reconnecting with your roots or discovering African cuisine for the first time, this cookbook brings together authentic recipes from across the continent in one beautifully organized collection."
"From comforting soups and swallows to rice dishes, snacks, and regional favourites, this collection is designed to help you cook confidently and enjoy the rich flavours of Africa wherever you are."
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184 recipes. 9 regions. Two free companion guides.
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