Experience the vibrant cuisines of West Africa any night of the week with 80 easy accessible
recipes This is West African food for every kitchen a generous warm welcome to its delicious
irresistible culinary mainstays and rhythms. If you already cook with ingredients like hearty
greens yams black-eyed peas and okra or have enjoyed Southern staples like jambalaya and
gumbo you have tasted the deep culinary influences of this interconnected region that spans
Senegal Ghana Cãote d'Ivoire Cameroon Nigeria and more. Now in Simply West African
celebrated chef and West African cooking authority Pierre Thiam unlocks the region's essential
tastes for the everyday home cook. With helpful tips and tricks that teach readers the basics
of the cuisine Pierre shows how seamlessly these flavorful easy-to-execute dishes can become
weeknight staples or the star of your table for weekend gatherings. Introduce family and
friends to: Familiar dishes with a distinctly West African vibe: Chicken Yassa Tacos Saucy
Shrimp and Fonio Grits Maman's Crispy Herb-Crusted Chicken Blackened Salmon with Moyo Sauce
One-pot crowd pleasers: Root Vegetable Mafe Chicken Stew with Eggplant Tomato and Ginger
Braised Beef and Collard Greens Hearty vegetables and starchy soak-em-ups: Roasted Eggplant in
Peanut Sauce Double Coconut Rice and Peas Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Mash With this book you too
will fill your kitchen with the comforting irresistible flavors and beautiful spirit of West
Africa--
