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"Plan one protein, one starch, and one vegetable — then vary the flavours all week. Great main meals don't have to be complicated to feel special."

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks from our community

Kenyan Mishkaki Recipe |  Authentic East African Grilled Meat Skewers
Snack Ideas
Kenyan Mishkaki Recipe | Authentic East African Grilled Meat Skewers

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2 hours 30 minutes min Easy
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Kenyan Kuku Paka Recipe | Traditional Coconut Chicken Curry
Lunch Meals
Kenyan Kuku Paka Recipe | Traditional Coconut Chicken Curry

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1 Hours min Easy
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Kenyan Sukuma Wiki Recipe | Traditional Collard Greens Stir-Fry
Lunch Meals
Kenyan Sukuma Wiki Recipe | Traditional Collard Greens Stir-Fry

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25 minutes min Easy
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Kenyan Mrenda Recipe |Traditional Jute Mallow Vegetable Stew
Dinner Meals
Kenyan Mrenda Recipe |Traditional Jute Mallow Vegetable Stew

Kenyan Mrenda.PNG 291.8 KBMrenda is a traditional...

30 min Easy
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Kenyan Ugali Recipe | Traditional East African Maize Meal Staple
Dinner Meals
Kenyan Ugali Recipe | Traditional East African Maize Meal Staple

Kenyan Ugali.PNG 298.24 KBUgali is the most popula...

25 minutes min Easy
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Kenyan Viazi Karai Recipe | Authentic Swahili Potato Fritters
Snack Ideas
Kenyan Viazi Karai Recipe | Authentic Swahili Potato Fritters

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40 minutes min Easy
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Kenyan Pilau Recipe | Authentic Spiced Rice Dish from Kenya
Dinner Meals
Kenyan Pilau Recipe | Authentic Spiced Rice Dish from Kenya

Kenyan Pilau.PNG 346.79 KBKenyan Pilau is a fragra...

Approximately 1 hour min Easy
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Authentic Kenyan Mukimo with Beef Stew Recipe |Traditional Kenyan Comfort Food
Dinner Meals
Authentic Kenyan Mukimo with Beef Stew Recipe |Traditional Kenyan Comfort Food

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1 hour 35 minutes min Easy
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Kenyan Nyama Choma Recipe | Traditional Kenyan Grilled Meat
Dinner Meals
Kenyan Nyama Choma Recipe | Traditional Kenyan Grilled Meat

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1 hour 45 minutes min Easy
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Ghanaian Ampesi Recipe | Traditional Boiled Yam and Plantain Meal
Lunch Meals
Ghanaian Ampesi Recipe | Traditional Boiled Yam and Plantain Meal

Ghanaian Ampesi.PNG 206.08 KBAmpesi is a tradition...

40 min Easy
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Ghanaian Akple Recipe | Traditional Fermented Cornmeal Dumpling
Dinner Meals
Ghanaian Akple Recipe | Traditional Fermented Cornmeal Dumpling

Ghanaian Akple.PNG 336.64 KBAkple is a traditional...

40 min Easy
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Ghanaian Tatale Recipe | Traditional Spiced Plantain Fritters
Snack Ideas
Ghanaian Tatale Recipe | Traditional Spiced Plantain Fritters

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30 min Easy
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Ghanaian Kaklo Recipe | Traditional Coconut and Corn Fritters
Snack Ideas
Ghanaian Kaklo Recipe | Traditional Coconut and Corn Fritters

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30 minutes min Easy
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Ghanaian Tuo Zaafi Recipe | Traditional Northern Ghana Cornmeal Dish
Dinner Meals
Ghanaian Tuo Zaafi Recipe | Traditional Northern Ghana Cornmeal Dish

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25 min Easy
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Ghanaian Palava Sauce Recipe | Traditional Spinach and Egg Stew
Dinner Meals
Ghanaian Palava Sauce Recipe | Traditional Spinach and Egg Stew

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40 min Easy
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Ghanaian Kontomire Stew Recipe | Traditional Cocoyam Leaf Stew
Lunch Meals
Ghanaian Kontomire Stew Recipe | Traditional Cocoyam Leaf Stew

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40 min Easy
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Ghanaian Kenkey Recipe | Traditional Fermented Corn Dough Dumplings
Dinner Meals
Ghanaian Kenkey Recipe | Traditional Fermented Corn Dough Dumplings

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Approximately 2–4 days plus 3 hours 20 minutes min Easy
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Ghanaian Beans Stew Recipe | Traditional Red Red Bean Stew
Dinner Meals
Ghanaian Beans Stew Recipe | Traditional Red Red Bean Stew

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50 min Easy
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Ghanaian Fante Fante Recipe | Traditional Ghanaian Fish Stew
Dinner Meals
Ghanaian Fante Fante Recipe | Traditional Ghanaian Fish Stew

Fante Fante is a flavorful and comforting fish ste...

50 min Easy
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Ghanaian Waakye Recipe | Traditional Rice and Beans Dish
Breakfast Meals
Ghanaian Waakye Recipe | Traditional Rice and Beans Dish

Ghanaian Waakye.PNG 279.67 KBWaakye is a beloved G...

1 hour 25 minutes min Easy
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Bagel Dough
Breakfast Meals
Bagel Dough

Bagel dough is a dense, chewy yeast dough used to...

30 min Medium
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Pie Dough
Breakfast Meals
Pie Dough

Pie dough is a flaky, tender pastry base used for...

30 min Easy
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Pizza Dough
Breakfast Meals
Pizza Dough

Pizza dough is a soft, elastic dough used as the b...

30 min Easy
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Bread Dough
Breakfast Meals
Bread Dough

Bread dough is a basic preparation used to make so...

30 min Easy
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Moroccan Chermoula Fish Recipe | Traditional Moroccan Herb-Marinated Fish
Lunch Meals
Moroccan Chermoula Fish Recipe | Traditional Moroccan Herb-Marinated Fish

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1 Hours min Easy
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