Foods of Sierra Leone and other West African countries is a unique cookbook focusing on West African foods many of which have a global appeal. It is loaded with overwhelming details about these foods as well as interesting personal food stories that will delight children and adults alike. In addition, the book exposes the reader to many delectably tasty recipes for dishes like joloff rice, various soups and stews, the fascinating groundnut soups and stews, the delicious cassava leaf sauce, okra sauces, beans sauces, other mixed sauces and many more including vegetarian variations of some of the sauces. Food lovers will learn how traditionally Western vegetables like spinach, collard green, swiss chard and many others can be cooked using West African recipes. All these are lavishly presented by a West African national who was born and brought up in the region, and has lived in the region cooking and eating these foods for more than 50 years.

Cooking with Mai is your go-to cookbook for easy-to-prepare authentic West African food. In this book, Mai shares some of her family's traditional Sierra Leonean dishes which she grew up enjoying, as well as other well-known West African favorites. She not only offers 16 recipes, but also the history of the dishes and any slight variations in preparation depending on country or background. This is a book rich in culture, history, and flavors, that will gratify those seeking an authentic West African dining experience.

Describes the food and beverages of Africa in relation to its history, geography, and culture. Also includes recipes and information about regional specialties and festive foods.

Focusing on the cuisine of several West African countries--including Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Ghana--this book describes why most meals cooked in West Africa are either soups or stews. With each recipe, you will get to know the traditions and cultures of these unique and intriguing countries.

This edition of 'What's Cooking' contains new mouth-watering recipes epitomising many aspects of Sierra Leonean culture, as well as the previously published recipes which have been so popular. Part IV brings new flavours to your kitchen as you make a Hennessy Chicken Dinner, finished with a Tatyanna Mousse. This part contains innovative recipes, yet reminds us of our varied Sierra Leonean culture. Why not try our local Jollof Rice combined with 'Roast' pepper chicken or fish? Or dip into the true culture by trying palm oil, vegetable, and bean dishes typical of West Africa, or traditional 'snacks'. The flavours include spicy Creole influences from Sierra Leone's past, with a dash of the Caribbean, fused with flavours of the other ethnic groups in the country. Whichever recipe you choose, you will enjoy your cooking. So be adventurous, take a dive into our food and culture, and savour the unique taste of these exquisite recipes. Bon appetit.