Assignment 139: Nigeria

Nigeria’s culinary tradition is vast and diverse, a nod to the various peoples that live there. In many ways, it exemplifies West African food — with corn, peanuts, beans, squash, and leafy greens at the heart of many meals. Unlike some its is neighbours, though, Nigeria…

Assignment 99: Republic of the Congo

When I get an African assignment, my first inclination is to turn to the wonderful Africa Cookbook by Jessica B. Harris. As usual, it didn’t disappoint, featuring Congo’s national dish: Mwambe. Around this, I built a menu from the many talented Congolese chefs of YouTube.