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 ...

Dinner at Meza Malonga is not just a meal – it’s a tour of the African continent. Delicately plated dishes feature Nile perch from Uganda, Algerian olive oil, and penja peppers from Cameroon.

West African cuisine is gaining a foothold in Sacramento, appearing in tucked-away kitchens and family-run spots and ...

Nearly four in five people in Africa prepare their meals over open fires or traditional stoves, utilizing wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels, but moving towards clean cooking is hard when ...

Chef Kabelo Christof is a man of few words, but put him in a kitchen, and his cooking does the talking. And you won’t find ...

As you travel through the African diaspora, it can be hard to ignore similarities and familiarity between the cuisines. For example, venture to New Orleans for its iconic jambalaya, and you will ...

A cooking class hosted by Afromeals. Chef Iyanu Odebode (second from left) is the co-founder. Afromeals, a food company covering Dayton, Cincinnati and Springfield, will offer cooking classes in ...

International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol wants to move Africa's need for clean cooking fuels and tech higher on the ...

When he moved to New Orleans, the food of Louisiana reminded chef Serigne Mbaye of Senegal, where he grew up. The aroma of slow-cooked dishes, the acidity of the food and the pre-mixed Creole ...

Infusing oils with African uziza is another way to incorporate this spice into your cooking routine. Simply add whole seeds ...