Mapula's Table

THE SUMMER MENU

Explore my new summer menu! Delicious meals and table-setting tips for any occasion!

Welcome to my table! I've been cooking and entertaining for a former president, diplomats, foreign dignitaries, friends and my family for over 30 years.

My recipes are made with fresh and natural ingredients. I'm excited to share them with you. Enjoy!

- Mapula

Baked Salmon With A Twist

INGREDIENTS 2 lb piece of salmon ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tablespoons honey ½ cup light soy sauce Mix and set aside ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp...

Sweet Potato Apple Mousse

I wanted to create a mouthwatering fall dessert which was light and fluffy, yet bursting with flavors with each spoonful. This delicious...

Pan Seared Scallops and Asparagus

I love preparing this recipe for its simplicity and its sweet and delicate flavor. The taste is similar to crab and lobster but the...

Sausage and Seafood Gumbo

I absolutely love to eat this dish any time of the year. When I prepare this dish for my family I use extra okra because they LOVE the...

Mapula Meets Celebrity Chef Carla Hall

This is a previously published post from December 2018 Pictured above from left to right: Mapula (Essence Magazine 2018 Ageless Beauty) &...

VIDEO: Mapula's Black and White Christmas Table

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I am excited to share my black and white Christmas table setting this year. I've got pops of red from...

Mexican Wedding Cookies & Blackcurrant Whirls

Blackcurrant Whirls INGREDIENTS 2 sticks unsalted butter ⅓ cup icing sugar, sifted ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups plain flour 2...

Hearty Vegan Chili

My niece was hosting a cook-off chili contest for one of her business clients. She knew some of the attendees were vegetarians and...

VIDEO: Mapula's Holiday Party Spread

As winter makes its frosty entrance, invite the girlfriends over to finish off the evening with a snack and dessert. Because you're a...

Virginia Fall Farmer's Market

As temperature's continue to drop I had to take one more trip to the Fall Farmer's Market in Alexandria, Virginia! The day was crisp,...

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- Flavors of the world, from my table to yours. -

THE SUMMER MENU

- Mapula