How to Make Pancake Batter with a Blender
Many Nigerians love pancake. It’s usually Saturday morning’s breakfast in my home and my family looks forward to it. I usually make pancake by hand because that’s how I learnt to make it. Quite frankly, it never occurred to me that I could make it any other way, until recently. I stumbled on an article […]
How To Make Eggplant Swallow
Eggplant which is also known as aubergine belongs to the nightshade family of plants. This vegetable has a deep purple skin; it’s also rich in vitamins and minerals. There are very few Nigerian foods that are prepared with this vegetable; one of such foods is eggplant swallow. This fufu looks like amala and that’s why […]
Recipe for Noodle Fritters
Noodles are what we have on our menu today. But today’s recipe is not business as usual. There’s an interesting twist to this one hence the name, Noodle Fritters, and I can assure you that you’ll love it. Noodle fritters, like all noodle meals, is a quick and easy meal to prepare. Once you’ve parboiled […]
How to Make Carrot Swallow
Our topic of conversation today is one colourful addition to the low carb swallow series. Thankfully, carrot swallow, which can also be referred to as carrot fufu, does not have the typical sweet taste of carrot. Like all Nigerian swallow, it can be served with any Nigerian soup of choice. Now, it’s been said in […]
Recipe For Chapman
On our menu, today is one of Nigeria’s non-alcoholic drink, Chapman. This drink is served in most Nigerian bars and restaurants. The exact origin of this drink is unknown. But rumour has it that it originated from the Ikoyi Country Club where a bartender prepared it for one of his favourite customers who was […]
Recipe For Palm Oil Jollof Rice
On our menu, today, is the popular delicacy, Palm oil rice. This meal is also known as Palm oil jollof rice or Native jollof rice. Palm oil rice is prepared by the different ethnic groups in the country and these ethnic groups have different styles of making it and different names for it as […]
Recipe for Dundun and Peppered Pomo Sauce
Dundun is basically fried yam in the Yoruba language. Most of us fry and eat yam. But the star of today’s recipe is not even the fried yam but the peppered pomo sauce. Omo, this sauce is ghen ghen! It’s the type you’ll serve husband and in appreciation, he’ll say, “baby, ask for anything (but […]
Recipe for Buka Stew
Buka stew is basically stew that is prepared and served in roadside restaurants. However, the classic buka stew is made by the Yoruba. It is prepared with palm oil without the addition of curry and thyme. Buka stew as you know is different from the homemade stew. While it is made for the owner’s profit […]
Recipe for Avocado Toast Sandwich
It’s morning and as usual, bread is on the breakfast menu. You know your family will probably roll their eyes when they see bread on their plate again. Even you sef wey dey serve them don tire to eat bread and egg, bread and butter or mayonnaise and even bread toast. But you can’t help […]
Recipe For Ofe Uziza
On our menu is ofe uziza. This soup is the Igbo version of the native soup, the culinary jewel of Rivers State. Ofe uziza is thickened with cocoyam but in the absence of this thickener, ofor or achi can be used. Like all cocoyam thickened soups, ofe uziza combines well with palm fruit extract. Today’s […]
Recipe for Watermelon Mocktail
If you are looking for a quick and easy drink to make for your friends, then today’s recipe is for you. This watermelon mocktail is a five-ingredient recipe drink. It’s very easy to make and it’s refreshing too. It is also interesting to note that you can control the sweetness or tartness of this mocktail […]
Recipe For Chicken Gravy Sauce
I’m in love with chicken gravy. It’s easy to prepare and a refreshingly different alternative to the regular tomato stew. Besides, just looking at the colourful vegetables used in its preparation makes me happy too. Ngwa, let’s go and make it. Read more about Food Recipes Ingredients Chicken Carrot Green pepper Red bell pepper Green […]
Recipe for Chocolate Smoothie
On our menu, today, is chocolate smoothie. This smoothie is one of the easiest to make. It is thick. It’s healthy and it’s delicious. The best part is the fact that the ingredients for making this smoothie are readily available at home. So, you don’t need to break a bank to enjoy this nourishing goodness. […]
Video Of The Week: 3 Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are a great alternative for people who don’t like to eat raw fruits and vegetables. They contain antioxidants, vitamins, healthy fats, and other nutrients that promote good health. Moreover, they are a great option for busy people or those who don’t like to cook. Read more about Video of the week In our […]
Food Recipe: Fluted Pumpkin (Ugu) Smoothie
Preparing nourishing foods and drinks is something Nigerian mothers have been doing since nineteen kiridim. Sometimes, these mamas go through what I call immune-boosting seasons. During these seasons, certain foods are prepared and served the family to improve their immunity against a particular disease. But when a child loses weight after a bout of sickness […]
Recipe For Ukwa Etelu Ete
Last week was interesting. My article, 5 Things You Should Know About Ukwa, was quite sensational. Someone challenged my assertion that ukwa is indigenous to Anambra State. So, we put up the question of its origin on our WhatsApp status and people sent in their views. Of course, Anambra won. I’m happy with the attention […]