This Sorghum Apple Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert that’s perfect for cosy evenings. Made with sorghum, a gluten-free ancient grain from Africa, it brings a rich, slightly nutty flavour and a unique, hearty texture to the crumble topping. Sorghum’s subtle chewiness pairs beautifully with a crisp blend of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut sugar, adding a wholesome twist to this classic dessert. Layered over tender, spiced apples and baked to golden perfection, this crumble is perfect served warm, especially with a scoop of vegan ice cream or a drizzle of vegan cream.

As the weather cools and the leaves turn golden, there’s nothing quite like a warm and comforting autumn breakfast. This Roasted Butternut Mealie Porridge is inspired by Thophi, a beloved dish from the Venda culture in South Africa, reimagined here with a touch of autumnal flavour. Thophi is a creamy porridge made from a mealie meal (cornmeal), cooked slowly to a thick, comforting consistency. Often enjoyed with a hint of sweetness – a staple of warmth and nourishment.

Hi, my name is Sarah Jane and I am addicted to all things mangoes, which of course includes Mango Sticky Rice. 

I could live off of mangoes for the rest of my life and be a very happy girl… a true mango connoisseur.

The bad news: It's no longer mango season 

The good news: It's apple season!

Now I won’t fool you into thinking that this Apple Crisp Sticky Rice is better than the OG, because that would be a lie, however this may be the next best thing!

There’s no shortage of stew recipes from one end of Africa to the other. I particularly love these all-in-one dishes because they’re rich, comforting, and simple to make. You can make this stew your own by adding any vegetable you like or replacing the plantains with root vegetables like sweet potatoes or yams.

Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes