Cooking with Mai is your go-to cookbook for easy-to-prepare authentic West African food. In this book, Mai shares some of her family's traditional Sierra Leonean dishes which she grew up enjoying, as well as other well-known West African favorites.

She not only offers 16 recipes, but also the history of the dishes and any slight variations in preparation depending on country or background. This is a book rich in culture, history, and flavors, that will gratify those seeking an authentic West African dining experience.