Global Gourmet

Essie gets in the kitchen in this episode and shows us a few recipes that she and her foodie friends love. She starts with a creamy and delicious Lobster Mac and Cheese. Then she cooks up tender and juicy Oxtail Curry, in a word "Yum!"

In this episode, it's all about the heat, and Essie brings on the heat with her love of spices. She prepares an authentic spicy African bean dish called "Red Red" then she cooks up a T-bone steak seasoned with Suya Rub, served with spinach.

In this episode Essie introduces us to her Ghanaian culture, the history, and the food. She makes Banku which is a doughy mixture served alongside Grilled Tilapia. Then it's Abom, which is a sauce with spinach served with Cocoyam.

In this episode, Essie cooks and bakes a meal that is simple and fit for any night of the week. On the menu is Rack of Lamb with Pesto, served with Grilled Bok Choy. She tops things off with Tamarind Cake with a Chocolate Tamarind Glaze.

Essie dedicates this show to the special ladies in her life. She cooks up some of their favorite meals! Top of the list is Konkonte which is pounded dried cassava served with Peanut Butter Soup. Then she makes Eto, her plantain based Ghanaian dish.

Essie puts her twists on the super classic American burger and makes it her own; she makes a meaty lamb burger with all the fixings and serves it with sweet potato fries, then she makes a vegan quinoa burger.