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In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information on fad diets and intense exercise regimes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to improving our health. However, sometimes the simplest changes can make the biggest impact. Here are 5 easy daily habits that you can incorporate into your routine to improve your overall health and wellness, without the need for any fancy gadgets or expensive gym memberships : Start your day with a glass of warm water and lemon juice to kickstart your metabolism and aid digestion. Take a 10-minute walk outside during your lunch break to get some fresh air and sunlight, which can boost your mood and energy levels. Swap out sugary drinks for water or herbal tea, which can help to reduce inflammation and support your immune system. Practice mindful breathing for a few minutes each day to reduce stress and anxiety, which can have a negative impact on your physical health. Aim to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night to...

Jija Bread Rolls (Nigerian Pull Apart Bread) Bread roll is also one of the popular breads in Nigeria. In Lagos state and some parts of Nigeria, the pull-apart rolls are known as'' Ji-ja bread'' . I remember the first time I saw this bread at my dad's bakery. As a kid I was fascinated by their pull apart shape and in no time, it replaced the usual Sandwich loaf , 'cos everyone just loved them. So if you've ever wondered how these lovelies are made, here's how to make the Nigerian pull-apart bread rolls ( Ji-ja bread), just as it is done in the bakeries, Continue reading »

Vanilla Cupcakes with frosting Yay! at last , the long awaited Vanilla cupcake recipe is here. This recipe is simple, easy and of course delicious. And to make it even better, the recipe is only for a small batch; just six cupcakes. So if you have been reluctant to try out any cake recipe for fear of not getting it right and wasting ingredients, this vanilla cupcake recipe is just right for beginners. Nothing complicated and no fuss at all. Continue reading »

Nigerian Rice and Beans (Plain) with grilled Chicken Rice and beans simply go hand in hand. You can either prepare them in form of jollof, as in this Jollof rice and beans recipe or plain as in this other recipe here . Or you can prepare the meals separately and combine them according to your preference(that is, if you prefer more rice and less beans or vice versa). T oday I'll show you how to prepare the perfect plain beans. For the steps to make perfect boiled white Rice , please click on this link to take you to a post with detailed explanations . For the perfect plain beans recipe You'll need: Continue reading »

You may have already come across the Nigerian Beans and corn Porridge(Adalu) recipe, here on the blog. The combination of beans and corn is a delicious way to eat your beans and get your fiber without sacrificing taste and flavor. Even though it is traditionally prepared with fresh corn, I'd say that I enjoy it better when prepared with the canned sweet corn . And for extra richness and nourishment, I serve it with some stir-fried greens. This meal combo was courtesy of my wonderful friend and dietician(Dr.Daisy), who has been helping a lot of people live a healthier and happier life. Continue reading »

Spinach-Sweet Corn and Beef Noodles Early this morning, while rummaging through my files , I realized that I had several of our favorite instant noodles recipes in drafts. I had planned to share this easy-peasy noodles recipe a year ago, but life just happened and I couldn't take a decent photo to go with it, but today, I'm glad to finally share our Spinach-Sweet Corn and Beef recipe it with you. Continue reading »

African Salad In my last post , I provided some ingredients and asked you to guess what the next recipe will be. One person was very close, and said ''Ukpaka sauce''( recipe coming soon ), but I got some correct answers too and for those who got it right... here's a cute thumb up for you. Continue reading »

Oha Soup I can't go on with this post, without saying a big thank you, to all the wonderful people who(even though, I didn't announce it on the blog) kept me strong with their thoughtful words and prayers, during these past days. My lovely Mom passed on to glory late last month, and even though I know she's now with the Lord, and probably making sure that Jollof rice is included in Heaven's menu ☺ ☺ ; the pain of losing her was heart wrenching. Continue reading »

Nigerian Egg Stew(sauce) served with fried fish Egg stew/sauce for some unknown reason has become one of my family's favorites' for good friday as well as this fish stew . And like most Nigerian Food TV sauces , it is quite easy to prepare and when the family gets down to eat, you can be sure of no left-overs . Continue reading »

Owo Ofibo served with boiled yam and plantain Owo is a traditional soup/sauce, native to the south eastern region of Nigerian( Benin-Bini, Urhobo, Delta, Itsekhiri, Ijaw, Isoko ). It is a popular soup with a few variations, from different tribes. To get this recipe, I contacted a few of our readers, who were very helpful. Continue reading »

Nigerian Seafood Pepper Soup Seafood pepper soup is a rich, healthy and light meal, enjoyable any time of the year, but most especially, during the colder seasons. The weather was cold today, therefore a hot spicy soup was a big welcome. Continue reading »

Hi everyone !! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I know it`s 11 days past new year's day, but I wanted to be sure I had the Nigerian Food TV free app ready for you, just as I promised on my Facebook page ☺ . Continue reading »

Coconut Fried Rice Coconut fried rice is another delicious variation of the basic fried rice . It is quite easy to prepare and always a welcomed change from the usual Nigerian fried rice . Although the difference isn't that much, but the simple addition of coconut; be it in form of coconut milk , coconut shavings or coconut oil ; will surely excite your palate. Here's how to prepare this delicious, rich and flavorful Coconut fried rice, with a lot of tips, so you can't go wrong with this one. Continue reading »

How to make Soya bean milk (Homemade Soy Milk) from Scratch I love Soya bean milk( a.k.a Soy milk ). There is something about the taste that I just like. Maybe it's because as a kid, my mom made sure I had a glassful every weekend. She usually prepared the soy milk with soya bean powder. She told me then, that it would make me ''fleshy'' (I was quite skinny as a kid ☺ ). Continue reading »

Nigerian Sweet potatoes are like no other. I discovered that after an interesting experiment. When I moved to Spain, I searched for sweet potatoes and was excited to find a few at the local store. They had the purple-brownish tone of the African sweet potatoes , but when I got home and cut through one of them, I was suprised that it was yellowish-orange inside, a big contrast to the white color I was used to, back home in Nigeria . Continue reading »

How to bake cake without an oven (sand method) & on a stove top After my combined post here on ''How to Bake Cake Without an Oven' ', I have been receiving emails and phone calls( I forgot my number was on the ''about me page '' ☺ ). The emails and phone calls were mostly from young students, asking for clarity on the two stovetop methods mentioned in the post. I guess that reading about the two methods in one post was a bit confusing, so today, in response to that, I'll show you how to make/ bake cake without an oven using the sand method and of course, there is an explanatory video below to go with it. Hope you find it useful ☺ . Continue reading »

Orange Juice Cake (Orange Cake) I bet you'll agree with me that with hundreds of delicious cake recipes out there, it is almost impossible to have just ONE favorite cake recipe. And even when you thought you have finally found your ''go-to'' recipe , you suddenly discover another one that also becomes a keeper. That was exactly what happened to me when I came across this Orange juice cake(orange cake). I found myself repeating it so often that, as the aromatic smell of the orange cake filled the house, I wondered what took me so long in sharing this recipe with you. Well, no more delays, here's my favorite Orange juice cake recipe, and hope you enjoy it. Continue reading »

Homemade Coconut Oil Coconut oil has been proven to be a beneficial oil for both health and beauty. This oil is packed with antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Continue reading »

''Oh Suya suya ! when shall I eat suya ooo?...'' These were the words that greeted me as I walked into my living room. Lying on a comfy chair was my pregnant colleague, ranting about how badly she craved for suya and how she wished there was a suya mallam on my street. '' Abi oo! '' I replied , as I recalled my favorite Mai suya joint. Nigerian Suya is one meat snack that speaks for itself. It is popularly prepared with beef fillets, but it is not unusual to see Suya Mallams with a variety, which may include cow liver, kidney, chicken cuts and gizzard. Continue reading »

Nigerian Salad Sandwich as the name implies, is a rich club sandwich made up of most of the ingredients you would find in an average Nigerian salad . I usually prepare mine with left over salad ingredients and it's always a hit at family gatherings. But don't wait until you have salad leftovers, before you try out this yummy club sandwich. See how to prepare this delicious sandwich below. Nigerian Salad Sandwich ********************* Ingredients Continue reading »