• Hamza Recipe

    Who else is excited about Ramadan? Ramadan is around the corner and I’m excited to share this hamza recipe with y’all. This is one of my favorite desserts during Ramadan. If you love Thiakry or Degue you’ll love hamza.  Hamza is an African dessert made from pearl couscous and yogurt. The yogurt can be homemade or a mixture of store bought dairy. In this recipe, I’ll be making the yogurt using store bought dairy. So anyone can recreate this recipe because the ingredients are readily available. This recipe is easy to make and it’s worth trying. Keep in mind that there are many ways of making hamza. It is a…

  • how to make thiakry

    How to make Thiakry | Degue | Cabissé

    Are you a dessert lover? If the answer is yes, then this Thiakry recipe is for you. Thiakry is an African dessert made from millet grains and homemade yogurt. It is a staple in West African cuisine. If you love West African food, checkout this recipe. Depending on where you’re from, the dessert may have a different name. Thiakry, degue or cabissé in Guinea. Although I grew up eating thiakry/cabissé as a snack, it is a dessert. Degue is even better frozen like popsicles. If you’ve never tried it frozen, place them in the freezer overnight and serve as a treat. It’ll be a hit, especially among children. Today I’m…