Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for African Cookbooks!

Building on the Gourmand World Cookbook Award-winning original, this expanded second edition of The Gambian Cookbook brings together the recipes, traditions and memories shared by generations of families across The Gambia.

For authors Michele Daryanani and Shakhil Shah, these dishes are deeply personal—rooted in childhood kitchens, communal bowls and the warmth of home tables where there was always room for one more. From richly spiced stews and classic one-pot rice dishes to beloved street snacks and refreshing drinks, the collection celebrates the authentic flavours and generous spirit of Gambian cooking.

An illustrated guide introduces the distinctive ingredients that give the cuisine its character, helping cooks everywhere bring the food of the Smiling Coast into their own kitchens.

Gather the people you love, cook something extraordinary and share a true taste of The Gambia.