Peanuts, or groundnuts, are an integral part of the African cuisine, providing a rich source of protein and flavor ...

West African food isn’t easy to find in Portland, but according to Fatou Ouattara, chef at Akadi (1001 SE Division St., 971-271-7072, akadipdx.com) in Southeast, many Americans have been eating it all ...

A team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, in co-operation with colleagues from Goethe University, Frankfurt, has uncovered the first insights into the origins of West African plant-based ...

It’s only been open for two weeks, but Bantu Bistro has already gained some repeat customers in Central Phoenix. Located in the 7th Avenue spot that formerly housed Melrose Cafe (4447 N. 7th Ave., at ...

As you travel through the African diaspora, it can be hard to ignore similarities and familiarity between the cuisines. For example, venture to New Orleans for its iconic jambalaya, and you will ...

Every shift starts with prepping chicken with plenty of seasoning for Chef “Yee” Yaya Sanney. He picks up a handful of lemon pepper, fresh herbs and adds them to jollof rice, a tomato-based rice dish ...

Awa Sibi greets each new customer at Les Délices de Awa with a smile. “We don’t just sell the food, it’s a culture that I’m also selling,” says Sibi, the business' owner and founder. The restaurant at ...

African cuisine has always been well represented in the United States, particularly in dishes characterized as “Southern” in origin, like gumbo or hoppin’ john. But even before chef Serigne Mbaye’s ...