A Delicious Fusion of African and Western Tastes
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  • Sweet potato, leek and stilton soup
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  • Thai fishcakes
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  • Chicken Suya
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  • Green mango salad

    Green Mango Salad
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  • chicken liver pasty

    Curried Chicken Liver Pasties

     This is a perfect summer afternoon treat, when a few friends are coming round and you know they love liver and love anything wrapped in pastry!  So here are my mini curried chicken liver pasties. The star ingredient is Seasoned Pioneers South African curry powder with its delicious aroma making it extra tasty, one you will make and enjoy again and again. Shop-bought shortcrust pastry is perfectly fine. Keep leftovers in the fridge for a special snack - just don't tell anyone they're ...
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  • Jollof Rice Patti Style

    Lamb Jollof Rice

     One of the best rice dishes – ever! Often a centrepiece at parties, I can’t imagine a celebration without Jollof. It is packed with flavour and is to West Africa what paella is to Spain, biryani to India and risotto to Italy. It’s delicious with just about any type of meat - lamb, mutton, beef or chicken - this dish speaks for itself.  Here is my interpretation of mum’s interpretation of a classic, using a combination of lamb cuts for their aroma and flavour.
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  • Stem Ginger & Plantain Chutney

     This livens up just about everything from breakfast sausages to stew, curries and leftovers.  Great with cold cuts of meat, crackers & cheese. A recipe from "A Date with Plantain"
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  • Patti’s Plantain Mince Pies

     A tropical alternative to traditional mince pies! A recipe from "A Date with Plantain"
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  • Maa’s Tomato Sauce

     This is Mum’s version of an African classic and it’s often called gravy. Full-flavoured and adaptable, it forms the basis of almost all our sauces and stews. Simple to make, this spicy tomato sauce is an excellent base for seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. As it cooks, it breaks down and thickens to form a partial puree. If you want a smoother sauce just give it a quick whizz with a blender - a good way to conceal wholesome ingredients from fussy eaters. I often prepare a large ...
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  • Hibiscus Cool-down

     This attractive and tasty drink is made by brewing dried hibiscus flowers as you would tea leaves. Sometimes known as bissap or sorrel it is enjoyed all over Africa and the Caribbean. This is how I enjoy it.  Chilled and served with ice – it’s a perfect drink for a sunny afternoon. Sip slowly for that lazy holiday feeling. Dried hibiscus flowers can be found in African-Caribbean shops. A recipe from "A Plate in the Sun"
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