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How to Make Cake in a Sandwich Toaster (Sandwich maker pillow cake)

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Cake in a sandwich toaster? Yes,you read it right! During my varsity years, the sandwich toaster was every student's best friend, 'cos you can easily pop in 2 slices of bread, an egg and some veggies and taddam ! you have a yummy '' Naija style toast bread '' for breakfast. I have always wondered what else I could do with my bread toaster; so imagine my excitement yesterday, when I got a message from a subscriber, who wanted to know if she could make a cake without a cake mixer & an oven. She also stated that, as a campus student she only owned a stove and a sandwich maker, so I thought, why not give it a try? And now, foodies, I present to you a yummy, soft and spongy Cake, made in a Sandwich Toaster .... Enjoy! **See video recipe** Continue reading »

Nigerian Goat Meat Pepper Soup

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Nigerian Goat Meat Pepper Soup is one of the popular Nigerian Pepper Soup recipes. Like most Nigerian pepper soups, it is hot and spicy. The only difference is the use of goat meat( as the name implies ). Goat meat has a distinct smell, that differentiate it from other meat. To prepare this soup, all edible part of the goat can be used. It is very common to see assorted part of the goat used for making pepper soup,such as the offals ( tongue,liver, kidney or heart ) but in the absence of assorted parts, you can make use of the red meat alone. Goat meat is known as '' chevon / mutton '' in international markets. Here's how to make a tasty Nigerian Goat Meat Pepper Soup: Continue reading »

Homemade Nigerian Pepper Soup Spice Mix

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Nigerian Pepper Soup Spice Mix is so easy to make and the aroma is a lot better than the pre-packed ones you get at the stores. Apart from the fresh aroma , you also know what goes into your Pepper Soup Spice mix , with no additives or preservatives added into it. Here's how to prepare it. Continue reading »

Nigerian Pancake Recipe: How to Make Nigerian Pancake

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Nigerian Pancake with homemade raisin syrup&cream cheese         Nigerian Pancake is quite different from the regular pancake. The ingredients consist of sugar, pepper and onion, which gives the pancake a sweet, slightly spicy and savory taste, that will keep you asking for more.      During my varsity years,there was a ' 'kitchen debate '' among my flat mates on whether or not, onions and peppers were required in Pancakes;the first group would only use peppers in theirs', while the other  group won't have pancakes without onions ; at the end it was finally concluded that these two ingredients ( when added to your taste ) are what really gives the Nigerian Pancake it's distinct taste.      I always use both and my pancakes come out irresistible; you should try it out. Here's an easy recipe, you'll surely love. Enjoy! Ingredients for Nigerian Pancake - 125 gr Plain Flour - 2 raw Eggs - 200ml whole milk OR 120ml evaporated milk OR 3tablesponful po

Homemade Peanut Butter(groundnut butter)

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Homemade Peanut Butter is so easy to make and does not contain any additives or preservatives.  It is also a good source of protein, carbohydrates and good fat, and enjoyed by kids and adults as well. Peanut Butter serves as a yummy spread for bread and can be used in cookie recipes and other delicious snacks.    If you've never made Homemade Peanut Butter from scratch, I challenge you to try out this easy method, you'll be glad you did. Ingredients: -500grams roasted Peanut or groundnut - 1 pinch of  salt( optional) - 2 teaspoons sugar(optional, but makes it sweeter) - 2 teaspoons Peanut or vegetable oil(for lighter consistency) Note: All you really need for making all-natural peanut butter is ONLY peanut (groundnut), but a some people like it sweeter and of lighter consistency, that's why I provided the other ingredients.  Simply, leave out the extra ingredients if you like it all-natural. Direction:   1. Peel off the skin of the roasted Peanut or groundnut by rubbing i