AFRICANA-LERATO UMAH-SHAYLOR

‘It is a glorious book: an education and an invitation. There is such life in its pages, and such food!’ Nigella Lawson A culinary expedition celebrating cooking from across the African continent Africana travels the continent showcasing its vibrant and varied cuisines that are rich in flavour, diverse in culture and steeped in tradition. Combining recipes passed down the generations with her own modern and inventive style, food writer and cook Lerato shares her own stories of Africa with a delectable sense of adventure.

Discover iconic dishes from Nigeria to Madagascar, Morocco to South Africa. There are over 100 recipes to delight and inspire, Spice Island Coconut Fish Curry, Harissa Leg of Lamb with Hibiscus, Senegalese Yassa, Tunisian Tagine, South African Malva Pudding, and the secret to the perfect Jollof. Bursting with flavour and offering a sense of wanderlust, Africana will bring the magic of the continent to your kitchen.

‘Outstanding new book that will wake up your taste buds.’ delicious. magazine ‘No plantain will go to waste with this book nearby.’ BBC Good Food Magazine ‘Leaf through Africana and you’ll be sticking Post-it notes everywhere … There isn’t a dish I don’t want to cook.’ Diana Henry, the Saturday Telegraph