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Peanuts play an important nutritional role in many parts of Africa, since they have good fats and contain protein which is beneficial to children and adults.

Apple Butter Boiled Peanuts

 My Apple Butter Boiled Peanuts recipe is very simple to prepared for a quick snack or appetizer. I enjoyed boiled peanuts whenever I can allow myself too, and this time I decided to add a bit of flavor with some apple butter dip. Omgg…. The blending taste of the apple […]

This yummy African Cinnamon Doughnut Twists are tastefully prepared and severed as breakfast, snack and dessert across West Africa.

African Cinnamon Doughnut Twists

 This yummy African Cinnamon Doughnut Twists are tastefully prepared and severed as breakfast, snack and dessert across West Africa. This West African twist-shaped, deep fried doughnut is a common food that bears several names from country to country.

In many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful meal of Turkey with family and friends. Other traditional foods include stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.

Crispy-Skinned Herb-Roasted Turkey

 Thanksgiving Day celebration in America is a very festive gathering with family and friends enjoying crispy skinned herb roasted turkey and other sides dishes. However, Thanksgiving Day 2020 celebration is very uncommon because of the covid-19 safety and guidelines. I can assure you that the baking, grilling or roasting of […]

Ripe Fried Plantain is a favorite appetizer of many young and old folks. They are often eaten as an appetizer before a meal. In some African regions, the plantain can be reduced to flour, porridge for baby food or for beer-making.

FRIED RIPE PLANTAINS

 Happy Thanksgiving Day to the Republic of Liberia! On November 5th the first Thursday in November every year is celebrating Thanksgiving Day in Liberia. I prepare this Fried Ripe Plantain appetizer to celebrate thanksgiving day in Liberia and the harvesting of plantains. Liberia is located on the West Coast of […]

Apple Cinnamon Puree combines well with cereals as well as other fruits and vegetables.

Yummy APPLE & CINNAMON PUREE

 Yummy Apple Cinnamon Puree Baby Food combines well with cereals as well as other fruits and vegetables. This Puree is very nutritious for babies. Apple is one of the safest and most common meal babies are introduce to when weaning them onto solids.

CUTTING COLLARD GREENS

 Collard Greens are among the healthiest and most flavorful vegetables you can eat. Rich in health-promoting nutrients and to help fight viruses, enhance lung health, offer heart protection, increase brain function and more. They’re even a rich source of antioxidants, calcium and vitamin E. Recent research had shown that eating […]

African Food Ingredients

New Dishes Coming Soon !

 New Dishes Coming Soon!!  What are you doing this weekend?? Whatever it may be, please remember to have fun and enjoy this weekend before Monday morning back to the grind lol! I plan on preparing some delicious Fried Okra Stew (“African Slang- Fry Okra Soup”) and some baby food for […]

Welcome to Okra Pantry…. 1st Post Yay!!

 Finally hit the launch button lol! Welcome to my food blog! This blog is still a work in progress, but we have to start from somewhere right?! Over the course of time, I will be filling up my categories with various cooking tutorials and recipes. I am preparing my blogging […]