How to make Potato Stew
Potatoes are one of the most commonly eaten vegetables in Nigeria. Potatoes contain flavonoid and protective antioxidant activity. Flavonoids protect against cardiovascular disease, respiratory problems and certain cancers. They are also high in vitamin C which is key to healthy skin. Potatoes also contain significant amounts of folic acid, which is essential for pregnant women. […]
Onunu- A River State Delicacy
Onunu is a popular local food consumed in the southern part of Nigeria. It’s quite standard among the kalabari and okrika people of River state, Nigeria. The meal is also called Temburu and it involves pounding a mix of yam, ripe plantains, and palm oil. The meal is served with fresh fish pepper soup. Ingredients […]
Baked Cassava Fries (Yuca Fries) Recipe
I recently discovered this recipe and cannot wait to share it with you. French fries have got nothing on this cassava fries, nothing at all. Cassava also called yuca, manioc, mandioca and Brazilian arrowroot is a woody shrub extensively cultivated annually and a major source of carbohydrates, it is rich in a range of nutrients […]
Fried Okra Recipe: A Different Way To Prepare Okra
Okra or ‘okro’ is known in many English countries as Ladies fingers. It is highly nutritious, containing lots of health benefits. Okra improves the digestive health, vision, boosts the skin as well as lowers body’s cholesterol. Fried okra is not very common is not very common in these parts, as okra is used in making soup. […]
How to Make Flourless Chocolate Cake
This is a rich, fudgy and utterly decadent cake pretending to be a brownie! It’s weekend worthy because we know that weekend calories don’t count. The texture and chocolate taste of this cake is sensational, we just couldn’t wait to share this with YOU! Ingredients 340 g dairy milk chocolate (cut into pieces) 1 cup sugar 6 pcs eggs 4 tbsp cocoa […]
What to do if you put too much salt in food
Added too much salt in your cooking and not sure what to do to remedy the situation? Here are a few tips to reduce the salt: 1. Add Potato: Peel an Irish potato, cut in two and put in the pot. Remove after cooking, before you serve the food. 2. Add Brown sugar or vinegar: […]
How to Prepare Ọkpa
Ọkpa is a staple food very popular in Enugu, Nigeria. It was many years ago I learnt that the nuts of the ọkpa powder are in English called Bambara beans. But if you want the seeds or powder, and you go about local Nigerian markets in search of Bambara nuts, I’m afraid you’ll find nothing […]
Cow Leg Pepper Soup With Yam
Spicy cow leg pepper soup with yam is a delight! The yam makes it a complete meal and we decided to show our own creativity by adding chopped carrot. Give this meal a go! Photo Credit: ImmaculateBites Ingredients 450 g yam 2 kg cow leg 1 pc onions 3 pcs spring onions 1 tbsp paprika 6 pcs garlic 1 […]
Chocolate Puff Puff
The sinful flavor of this chocolate puff puff is what makes it extraordinary. We love chocolate and trust that we can never go wrong with it. This snack can be eaten as breakfast or appetizers. Make yours and enjoy the deliciousness in every bite! Photo Credit: Immaculatebites Ingredients 1 cup sugar 57 g unsalted butter […]
How to Cook Beans Pottage (Ewa Riro)
Beans pottage is one Nigerian staple that costs little and goes with a lot of carbohydrate. Beans generally has a natural taste, but you can choose to go creative by adding fish, eggplant, yam, plantain or potato to your beans pottage. Here’s how to cook Ewa Riro. Ingredients 2 cups beans 2 pcs tatase 1 pc onions […]
How to Prepare Gbegiri (Bean Soup)
Prepare this soup for anybody from Ibadan and they will love you. It may be quite a process but it is delicious and that more than makes up for the effort put in. The popular way to have gbegiri is with amala and ewedu. Here’s what you need. Ingredients 1 cup beans 2 pcs onions 3 […]
How to Prepare Sweet and Spicy Groundnuts
If you love a blend of sweet and spicy tastes, this recipe is for you! Expect a perfect blend of fiery and sweet that will have you continuously dipping your hands into this bowl of goodness. The treat is well worth your try. Make as spicy as you desire. Ingredients 3 cups roasted groundnuts 7 […]
How to Prepare Carrot Cupcakes
Carrot cupcakes are delicious and easy to make. Good news is that you get to incorporate a vegetable into your bake, how great is that? Who would have thought having a vegetable in a cake is a good idea? Try it out today! Ingredients 1 cup plain flour 1 kg carrot 1 teaspoon baking powder […]
How to Prepare Plantain Lasagna
We love to get experimental with plantain (yum!!). This is so irresistible. Ingredients 5 pcs plantain 3 pcs garlic cloves 1 pc onion 1 pc green pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cumin 2 pinches paprika 2 tbsps tomato paste 900 grams beef minced meat 1 cup green olives 2 pinches salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tbsps tomato sauce 1 pc seasoning […]
How to Prepare Oxtail Curry with Rice and Peas
This is the cousin to our very own rice and beans with beef stew in Nigeria. We have taken a cue from our Caribbean brothers to bring you this delicacy. The tenderness of the oxtail is just to die for and the rich curry sauce is so full of flavour. Ingredients 1.8 kg oxtail 2 […]
How to Prepare Banana Milkshake
Here is a fruity shake to whip up in a matter of minutes. This is one to make if you are feeling a bit good but still want to indulge in something sweet. It will set you back a few calories but it is well worth the cheat! Ingredients 4 tbsps vanilla ice cream 250 […]