Jollof Rice

1 lb. shrimp 2 onions, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic 10 oz. mushrooms, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 1 can chopped plum tomatoes in paste 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon tumeric 1 tablespoon thyme 1 lb. brown rice 4 cups bouillon (more if needed...

Baked Sweet Potatoes and Onions

3 red onions, halved lengthwise, then cut into thin slices 3 pounds sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, then cut into thin slices 2 cups apple cider 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients...

Wild Rice – Seafood Medley

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons mild curry powder pinch cayenne, to taste 1 pound shrimp or other seafood (see suggestions below) 1 14-ounce can coconut milk 3 cups cooked wild rice...

West African Seafood Stew

I think every country with an ocean coastline has developed its own version of a seafood stew, and I love them all. The sweet potatoes and green bananas make this one special. It’s supposed to be very spicy, but you may want to add a little of the cayenne at a...

Southwest Paella

1 large onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2″ chunks 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups bouillon 2 tablespoons mild chili powder 2 teaspoons oregano pinch cayenne, to taste 1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage (poultry, seafood or meat), optional 1 28-ounce...