Welcome to 'Festive Feasts for a Merry Christmas' by Keng's Kitchen! As the holiday season fills the air with joy and warmth, join us on a culinary journey that brings the spirit of Christmas to your kitchen. From decadent desserts to hearty mains, we're excited to share a collection of cherished recipes that will make your holiday celebrations extra special. Get ready to create magical moments with Keng's Kitchen as we unwrap the flavors of Christmas together!

Christmas Rice and Chicken Tomato Stew

Each succulent mouthful of chicken carries the essence of celebration, fostering an appreciation for the familial and communal bonds that the season unfailingly brought forth. Christmas rice and chicken tomato stew wasn't just a meal; it was a tradition passed down through generations, intertwining love, togetherness, and the unique joy that only the chicken could evoke.

Cameroonian Christmas Jellof Rice

Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Birthday Parties are just some of the celebratory events where you can see Cameroonian Jellof Rice at the center of the table served in mom’s most expensive chafing dish. This one pot dish which consists of rice cooked in a tomato based sauce is a signature dish in Cameroon and in other West African countries ( like Nigeria, Benin Republic,Togo, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Guinea, and the SeneGambia) where it’s often called “Jollof Rice”.

Chin-Chin: The Crunchy West African Snack

Beginning with the very first step of purchasing the ingredients from the market to the mixing of the Chin Chin dough, rolling and cutting the dough into a variety of shapes, to frying the chin-chin, there is fun in every step of the process. The best part is munching on the Chin Chin on Christmas day with our families, friends and neighbors while celebrating the joy of the season. Make the Chin Chin that will add the Oh! Oh! OOOOHHHHHHH to your Christmas as you gather to celebrate this holiday season with family and loved ones.

Gluten Free Pound Cake

This gluten free pound cake recipe was born- a tantalizing treat that seems to combine the story of my African roots and my new home, America. Bake along with me as I show you how to make this Cameroonian (Gluten Free) Pound Cake with a touch of an American dessert favorite; Cream cheese icing.

Banana Bread/Cake

The banana bread recipe was created and supported by the popularization of baking soda and baking powder in the 1930’s. Published by Pillsbury's 1933 Balanced Recipes, it quickly became a standard feature in Western cookbooks. While the colonial masters reigned in Cameroon, they brought such recipes with them. My home in Limbe, Cameroon was a town greatly influenced by Western colonial culture. British colonials planted schools in Limbe that were invested in teaching women domestic science. Baking (a colonial culinary culture) quickly became an activity practiced in every Limbe household and banana cake (as we called it) became and all year the staple recipe and sweet treat for Christmas.

Folere/Sorrel/Hibiscus Tea

This easy and refreshing Hibiscus Tea recipe is perfect for any season, but it has a special place in my heart during the holidays. Folere, also known as Zobo or Sorrell, is a drink made from the petals of Hibiscus. Its festive color palette also holds a bold flavor in taste as well. Enjoy hints of fresh pineapple, orange, and mint all sweetened with honey. You can serve it cold or hot (and even with a splash of rum!). Whichever way you like, entertain your guests with this stress-free and budget-friendly recipe that is sure to give them a culinary experience they'll never forget.

https://youtu.be/bytzWq3OtLU?si=8f1LYDktu6UeeO6e — Click on the image for the recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A good chocolate chip cookie reminds me of the times in Cameroon when I was young and enjoyed sweet chocolate treats with my friends. Back then in Cameroon, the chocolate of choice was always Mambo Chocolate. What an unforgettable taste! Cameroon has always been a top cultivator and exporter of cocoa. It did not matter how old or young you were, Mambo chocolate was enjoyed by all. Customize this recipe by using your favorite chocolate brand and enjoy this fantastic twist of the chocolate chip biscuit cookie with a warm cup of whatever you like to sip with your desserts as you unwrap the Christmas gifts delivered by Santa. Enjoy the sweet blend of flavors heightening the joy of the festive moment.

https://youtu.be/O49nIhFNSR4?si=JrhP6uPcbxW-8Gek — Click on the image for the recipe

Festive Feasts For A Merry Christmas