From the perspective of a home cook, fonio is a dream come true; "Fonio is very versatile and it cooks in five minutes," says Thiam. "There is a Bambara language saying that 'fonio never embarrasses ...

In a medium bowl, toss mango, onion, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, oil, selim, and chile together until evenly mixed; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Chef Pierre Thiam prepares his recipe for beef-and-fonio meatballs with sweet potato stew on this week’s episode of F&W Cooks. As an Associate Food Editor, Bridget Hallinan primarily focuses on home ...

If you love roasted beets, don’t toss the leafy greens attached to the roots—they’re super-nutritious, contributing magnesium for muscle health and vitamins A (a vision supporter) and K (for blood ...

This recipe is a great way for anyone who is lactose or dairy intolerant to enjoy a shrimp and grits-style meal. It is super flavorful, oh-so comforting and a consistent crowd pleaser. Technique tip: ...

Recently, when I asked chef Pierre Thiam why West African cuisine was suddenly being touted as a new food trend, he laughed and said, “It’s been around for a few thousand years.” Then he thought for a ...

Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ¼ cup olive oil and chile flakes to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the olives, shallot or onion, ...

How much experience do you have with food from Africa? Ethiopian cuisine has become popular in the U.S., but how about food from West Africa - Senegal, specifically? Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam has ...