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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 »

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 »

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 »

How to bake cake without an oven & on a stove top Cake baking has been around for decades and so has the means of baking. Before the invention of gas and electric ovens, Cakes and other snacks were baked successfully on the stove top and also enjoyed by all. And even with the new inventions, we can always fall back on the old baking methods, whenever we simply run out of electric power/gas or when our conventional ovens fail us (just like it happened to me yesterday ☺ ). So here's how to bake cake without an oven. Continue reading »

Homemade Mayonnaise Mayonnaise is a versatile condiment used commonly as a dip or spread for salads , sandwiches, shawarma , chicken burger , beef burger and the likes. Continue reading »

Homemade Browning or Burnt Sugar syrup is a dark liquid used as a coloring for Cakes, ice creams and also as a marinade for meats. It is also very easy to make, all you need are 2 ingredients. Here's how to prepare it. Continue reading »

How to Make Icing Sugar at Home Icing sugar is a ''must-have'' if you enjoy baking. It is often used for cake decorations , biscuits, fondant , and also for dusting on donuts and others sweet desserts. But just in case your ever run out of icing sugar, here's how to make a batch in a jiffy. It is very easy and only requires 2- ingredients. Icing sugar is also known as Powdered sugar or Confectioner's sugar. Here's how to make it. Continue reading »

Caramel is so easy to prepare. It can be used as a topping for Pancakes , Ice cream , Cakes , Donuts , Puff puff and other snacks and desserts. It is also very easy to make, all you need are 2 ingredients. Here's how to prepare it. Continue reading »

Homemade Bread Crumbs Breadcrumbs are quite easy to make. All you need is BREAD. As a bakers' child, breadcrumb was always present in our home. After each day's production at the bakery, some of the bread might come out shapeless due to handling and can't be sold out, so it is usually shared among the bakery staff or reserved for making bread crumbs. Continue reading »

    Scalded flour (Poolish) is a natural dough improver used by the  Scandinavian to boost the texture and taste of their breads.  It  terms of functions, it is similar to Tanzhong but the difference is in the way both dough conditioners are prepared.     For the Scalded flour you'll need: - 100 gr Bread Flour/Plain flour - 100 ml boiling hot water Steps 1. Pour all the boiling hot water into a bowl containing the 100gr bread flour. 2. Stir the mixture quickly until well combined, then cover with a lid or cling film and leave to cool to room temperature (this takes about 1 hour depending on the weather)  When the the batter cools , use as desired. Cooled scalded flour ready to use Don't worry if the dough looks rough, after 1 hour the flour would have absorbed all the water and look smoother. Tip : the scalded flour is usually left for 12 hours before use, but I followed Cornercafe's tip and always get a good result if I use it after 1 hou...

  Tangzhong is a  natural dough conditioner , also known as the Japanese 65ºC Water roux starter.    It is a starter that has been used for ages by the Asians to achieve a soft, stretchy and fluffy bread dough. It also serves as a natural preservative and keeps the bread fresh for up to 4 days. ++see how we used if for this pull apart bread++ To prepare this starter, You'll need  - 250ml Water or whole milk   - 50gr Bread flour Steps 1. In a saucepan or small pot, mix flour and water/milk together until smooth. 2. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula or a hand whisk to prevent burning.  After some seconds, you will begin to see lots of small bubbles forming on the top of the roux.                      3. Keep on stirring and when the bubbles dissappear, you will begin to see streaks in the mixture with very stir you make with your spat...

If you've ever prepared Moi moi or Akara from scratch, you know that peeling or dehulling the beans is one of the cooking tasks that discourages a lot of people from cooking these delicious meals. The traditional method of peeling beans, is done by soaking the beans in water for about 30 minutes to a few hours, then scrubbing the beans in between your palms to peel of the coat. This method is okay, but could be time consuming and discouraging, especially if you're new to cooking. But,here's an easier method, you'll surely like, no more long soaking; no more scrubbing! no more planning ahead to eat moi moi , now you can have peeled beans in less than 10 minutes. Enjoy! Continue reading »

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 »

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 groun...

   Sweetened Condensed Milk is used for countless recipes. I actually like this milk for preparing Chin chin and Condensed milk toffee .       Here how to make it at home with Powdered Milk or Whole Milk. So you can try out any of the recipe below, depending on the type of milk you have... both recipes will give you great tasting sweetened condensed Milk.    To make Sweetened Condensed Milk from Powdered Milk You'll need: * 1 cup Powdered Milk * 1 cup Icing Sugar Or ground granulated sugar * 2 tablespoon Butter ( melted ) * 2 drops vanilla flavor( optional ) * 1 cup Water Preparation * Boil the water until it's hot and begins to bubble a bit. Then pour into a blender. *Add the powdered milk, sugar, flavor and melted butter and blend together until all the ingredients are well incorporated. * Pour into a sterilized glass jar or any container of choice, leave to cool a bit and store in the fridge. Use for any recipe that calls for sweetened c...

Flour Tortilla is one of the best flat breads ever. It is so easy to prepare and takes no time .  I make Flour Tortilla and Pita Bread, to use as a shawarma wrap and just love it. Here's my pita bread recipe   Flour Tortilla is usually made with baking powder, but I'll show you how to also prepare this flat bread with yeast. For the Homemade Shawarma Bread( Flour Tortilla  with baking powder) You'll need: * 480 Grams(about 3 cups) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour * 70 Grams(Half cup) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour(for dusting& Kneading) * 1 cup Warm Water(tepid water)Or warm milk * 1 tablespoon baking powder * 3/4 teaspoon Salt * 2 teaspoon melted butter/Olive oil/lard(optional) (1 teaspoon is for oiling the bowl)   You can add a little sugar if you like sweet bread :)   Preparation * In a large bowl,Mix the flour , baking powder and salt together; add a teaspoon of oil/melted butter( if you're using an y).    Mix together and add more water as you...

Shawarma bread (Pita Bread) is so easy to make. All you need are 3 or 4( if you add oil) basic ingredients, that I bet you already have in your kitchen. I love making food from scratch and love it more when the process is easy and takes little or no time. You don't have to be a cook, to  make this bread;even if you haven't baked bread before, you won't have any problems making this flat bread . I'll show you how Shawarma bread is made on a pan ( stove top ) and in an oven. Both methods are great, but with the pan, you get the distinctive brown spots of pita bread , while in an oven you don't get as much( except you are using an oven stone ).    This is how I used mine for Chicken Shawarma ( Looks good, right?). If you want a VERY flat bread, then do check out this Flour Tortilla Wrap Recipe here .   For the Homemade Shawarma Bread(pita bread) You'll need: * 320 Grams(2cups) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour * 70 Grams(Half cup) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour(for ...

Homemade Samosa Wrappers Homemade Samosa Wrappers are so easy to make. All you need are simple ingredients, you already have in your pantry.  Once you try out this recipe, you won't go back to store bought Samosa Wrappers. Take my word for it.    Here's a video recipe for How to make Homemade Samosa Wrappers . Ingredients for the Homemade Samosa Wrappers - 120g  All purpose flour (Plain white flour)   - 3 tablespoonful of vegetable oil or melted margarine   -  Half teaspoon Dry parsely,Thyme or herb of choice(optional)   - Half leveled teaspoon of salt   - Warm water(as needed)   Preparation: *Pour the flour into a bowl, add salt and add the 3 tablespoonful of vegetable oil and warm water.Mix well until you get a stretchy dough.    *Cover with an airtight plastic wrap and leave to rest for  15 minutes. *After 15 minutes, knead the dough to make it more stretchy and elastic.  *Cut out a bit, roll out with a rolling ...

  Nigerian Pepper Sauce Nigerian Pepper Sauce is a tasty, spicy sauce made with hot peppers.  I love the versatility of this sauce and it is so easy to prepare. You can use it as a dip for roasted/grilled plantains, yams, potatoes and spring rolls(yes , spring rolls) ☺ . I also add it as a topping for  boiled rice , potatoes and plantains. Below, you'll find two (2) different recipes; one that you can prepare with heat and the other with little or no heat. So, here's a video recipe on How To Make Nigerian Pepper Sauce. Recipe 1 Nigerian Pepper Sauce Ingredients  * 3 Scotch bonnet peppers (atarodo)  * 1 tomato (optional, but it balances the heat of the pepper)  * 1 small Onion Bulb  * 1 teaspoonful Ground Crayfish(optional but I love the taste it gives this sauce)  * 2 tablespoonful Vegetable oil or Palm oil(depending on your preference)  * 1 small stock cube  * Salt to taste   Preparation * Chop the onions into small bits and set as...

Homemade Gyoza wrappers ( jiaozi or pot sticker wrappers) Homemade Gyoza wrappers (jiaozi or potstickers wrappers) are so easy and convenient to make that you'll wonder why you ever bought the ones at the store. I'm a Nigerian, but I love good food and I also like trying out cuisines from other countries. I have come to love Asian cooking because I have lots of Asian friends, so today I'll be sharing a DIY recipe from my good friends Yuki and Yang,  on how to make Homemade gyoza wrappers (jiaozi or pot stickers wrappers). * How to Make Homemade Spring Roll wrappers(Lumpia/popiah) * Homemade Wonton Wrappers Ingredients for  Homemade Gyoza wrappers( Jiaozi wrappers or pot sticker wrapper) * 2 cups Plain Flour(all purpose flour) * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 cup hot water Preparation * Sift the flour into a  bowl and add the salt. Mix thoroughly * Gradually , add the hot water as you mix, until you can form a ball with the dough. The dough should be stiff and not sticky. * Tr...