Recipe Stories

In Kariokor, baker Shamim Abdullahi sells her spiced orange cakes in paper-wrapped slices; the aroma alone is enough to draw in passers-by from the bu...

Kashata is a traditional sweet made from coconut and sugar, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions such as Eid or Ramadhan, particularly...

Long praised by nutritionists for its gut-friendly probiotics, calcium, and quality protein, yoghurt is now being embraced by chefs and home cooks for...

Thanks to a growing demand for comfort food and street foods that meet dietary guidelines, halal corn dogs are also becoming the latest trend in home...

Whether you are in Eastlands or relaxing in Mombasa’s coastal breeze, scorched eggs are easy to make, require minimal ingredients, and deliver maximum...

The name Jollof originates from the Jolof Empire, a Senegambian kingdom of the Wollof people. The dish is thought to have spread to Nigeria through tr...

Maraq Digaag is a delicious Somali chicken stew that brings together tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and a mix of spices like cumin and turmeric.

Whether you are by the ocean or in an urban apartment in Nairobi, you do not need to travel to Mombasa to enjoy this dish.

In many homes, parents and children are teaming up to give snack time a colourful, creative makeover.

It is similar to kebabs and can be made with chicken or beef, offering a satisfying meal with a delightful blend of spices and charred goodness.

The colourful dish that is made from ripe mangoes, onions, chilli, lime and herbs has its roots in Mexican and Caribbean culture.

A rising number of people have outgrown it and are consuming less and less of it, if any at all, abandoning the traditional food that was once a stapl...