Archives Tag: Recipes
How to Make Minced Beef at Home
April 19, 2022
Minced beef is simply ground beef. It is used in the preparation of delicacies like fried rice, salad, and meat pie. This meat is sold in cold rooms and big supermarkets in the country; for a long time, I got my minced beef supply from either of these places. Then, one day, I accidentally discovered … Continue reading How to Make Minced Beef at Home
Recipe for Pineapple Smoothie
April 19, 2022
Where weight is concerned, smoothies are the new miracle worker. I have friends and family that swear by it. In fact, my cousin lived off it for a while. I might add that she got amazing results too. For my part, I do love my smoothies and I consider them great breakfast options. On our … Continue reading Recipe for Pineapple Smoothie
Recipe for Noodle Fritters
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe for Noodle Fritters
Recipe for Buka Stew
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe for Buka Stew
8 Yam Recipes That’ll Warm Your Heart
April 19, 2022
Yam is a staple in most Nigerian homes. Little wonder for yam recipes occupy a central position in the Nigerian food culture as the king amongst crops. The New Yam Festival which is an annual celebration of this food further showcases its enviable position as king amongst foods. Today, we’ll review some of the delicacies … Continue reading 8 Yam Recipes That’ll Warm Your Heart
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro
April 19, 2022
Up for discussion on our food history segment, today is the culinary jewel, Efo Riro. This rich vegetable soup is native to the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria. The word, efo riro is derived from two Yoruba words, efo which means green leafy vegetable and riro which means to stir. One can, therefore, deduce from … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Efo Riro
Recipe for Watermelon Mocktail
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Recipe for Watermelon Mocktail
Recipe for Zobo Fruit Punch
April 19, 2022
A couple of months back, I shared a recipe for zobo drink. Well, today’s recipe is not the regular zobo drink that everyone knows. It’s an upgraded version. Of course, it comes with a few extra ingredients; they enrich and add some classy touch to this natural, homemade drink. Guess what? The zobo fruit punch … Continue reading Recipe for Zobo Fruit Punch
Recipe for Nigerian Buns
April 19, 2022
Nigerian buns is an absolutely delightful street snack. It is crunchy and easy to make but it’s kinda tricky too; if the dough is too sticky or overworked, the buns won’t turn out well. This snack is also adaptable; there’s a homemade buns and the street version. Both types are quite tasty. But while the … Continue reading Recipe for Nigerian Buns
How to Extract Coconut Milk Without a Blender
April 19, 2022
The commonest food we make with coconut milk is coconut rice. Some of us prefer to use store bought coconut milk for this. But it’s actually very easy to make it at home. Homemade coconut milk is healthier because it’s free of preservatives. Today, I’ll show you how to extract the milk manually. If you … Continue reading How to Extract Coconut Milk Without a Blender
Recipe for Fried Yam Balls
April 19, 2022
The major difference between today’s food and ojojo is that ojojo is prepared with grated water yam while yam balls is prepared with pounded yam. Both, however, are delicious snacks that anyone can prepare and enjoy at home. It can even be a Saturday morning breakfast. Read more on Food Recipes Ingredients for yam balls Yam … Continue reading Recipe for Fried Yam Balls
Food Tips: 4 Ways to Make Egusi Balls
April 19, 2022
I love egusi soup. Even though I enjoy this soup more when it has balls, I can eat it anyhow it turns out. Unfortunately, not everyone can eat egusi soup without balls. Some even go as far as calling it uncomplimentary names. I don’t blame them. But I think helping more people to learn how … Continue reading Food Tips: 4 Ways to Make Egusi Balls
How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise with a Hand Whisk
April 19, 2022
Mayonnaise is a thick, creamy dressing commonly used in sandwiches and salads. Different brands of this condiment are available in stores. But it’s unbelievably easy to make it at home. It’s healthier too. You just need four ingredients and they’re probably staring at you right now in your kitchen. If you want though, you can … Continue reading How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise with a Hand Whisk
Recipe for Nigerian Fish Roll
April 19, 2022
Before I share today’s recipe with you, let me first pay my respects to my late aunt, Tina. She used to make awesome freshly baked goodies. She was quite generous with them too. I especially loved her fish roll. Usually, after collecting my share from the pieces she set aside for us kids, I’d still … Continue reading Recipe for Nigerian Fish Roll
Recipe for Carrot Cake
April 19, 2022
Hi, people. It’s carrot season so carrots are cheap and readily available. You should make the most of it by cooking different meals with it. That way, when it’s off season and expensive and you can’t buy as much as you want to, you’ll console yourself with the fact that you ate it as much … Continue reading Recipe for Carrot Cake
