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West African Pot pie recipe with Beef, Mushroom & Black-Eyed Beans

A rich and comforting West African-inspired pot pie made with beef, chestnut mushrooms, black-eyed beans, puff pastry and a gentle hint of palm oil. A nostalgic dish that echoes the flavours of beans and bread, reimagined with modern warmth. Perfect for cosy home cooking

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23 hours ago2 min read

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The Moment a Dish Speaks: How I Listen to Ingredients Before I Cook

How Chef Dumebi Creates Flavour: Listening to Ingredients Before Cooking

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3 days ago1 min read

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Plant-Based West African Cooking for the Modern Kitchen

Discover the warmth and colour of plant-based West African cooking. From smoky tomato lentils to turmeric spinach curry, roasted yam, and a bright zobo cooler, this cuisine proves that plant-based food can be bold, comforting, and deeply cultural. Learn how simple ingredients and thoughtful spice layering can transform your everyday cooking.

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Nov 171 min read