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Eight easy desserts to make when you're baking for one

Wherever you are relaxing, whether in Nairobi, enjoying a coastal breeze in Mombasa, or Kisumu, a single-serving desserts offer the perfect fix for sudden sweet cravings

By Jael Wakesho Sep. 30, 2026

Eight easy desserts to make when you're baking for one

Easy recipe: Mansaf with turmeric rice

By Chef Ali Mandhry Sep. 5, 2026

Roasted mutton with rice and walnuts

Pour the caramelised onion and walnut mixture over the mutton, and serve with the remaining broth on the side. Enjoy!

By Chef Ali Mandhry Aug. 18, 2026

Easy recipe: Swahili prawn curry

Add the garlic and ginger paste and continue to saute for about 3–4 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes, cayenne pepper, turmeric, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste

By Chef Ali Mandhry Aug. 4, 2026

Easy recipe: Potato curry

Sprinkle with some extra curry leaves as a garnish, and enjoy with your favourite naan bread, chapati or mahambri

By Chef Ali Mandhry Jul. 29, 2026

Easy recipe: Cheesy baked pasta

Layer the boiled pasta in a casserole dish or baking tray and pour the white sauce over it. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for 45 minutes

By Chef Ali Mandhry Jul. 25, 2026

Easy recipe: Pilau ya Jodar

Marinate the fish in the above ingredients, then shallow fry until golden brown on both sides. Keep the marinade; do not discard it. We will mix it with the liquid to cook the rice

By Chef Ali Mandhry Jul. 21, 2026

Double chocolate walnut brownies

A 10-minute brownie? Let me show you how to make the most delicious double chocolate walnut brownie. Pair it with some chocolate fudge sauce and you'll love life!

By Chef Ali Mandhry Jul. 18, 2026

Upside down blackish cheesecake

Cover with the remaining cheesecake filling, smooth the top, cover with the extra Oreo mixture, and freeze for 4 to 6 hours, or until it is firm enough to unmould cleanly

By Chef Ali Mandhry Jul. 14, 2026

Blackish midnight obsidian dome

This Midnight Obsidian Dome dessert balances a dramatic, ultra-glossy exterior with the deep, comforting richness of dark chocolate and black cocoa

By Chef Ali Mandhry Jul. 11, 2026

Easy recipe: Samaki wa kukaanga

In a frying pan over medium heat, add the oil and deep-fat fry the fish until brown and crispy. Serve with a side of sautéed spinach and ugali

By Chef Ali Mandhry Jul. 8, 2026

Easy recipe: Fried bringles with keema

If you love the rich, comforting depth of a classic Moussaka or the bold, spiced profiles of Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, this dish is bound to become a new favourite

By Chef Ali Mandhry Jun. 13, 2026