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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 »

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 »

Vegetable & Prawn Stir-Fry served with Jollof Rice Stir-fried Vegetables & Prawns is the way to go, if you're looking for a healthy accompaniment for a classic meal, such as Jollof Rice , boiled White Rice , Plantains and the lots. It can also be served alone as a light meal,it's so easy to prepare and tastes really good. Enjoy! Continue reading »

Chicken Burgers are a healthier alternative to the beef burger and taste really good. The classic chicken burger is usually prepared with whole chicken fillets and tastes a bit bland inside, probably because the spices only stays on the surface of the chicken and never gets into the white meat. So, I decided to give it a twist. Continue reading »

Kunun Aya ,also known as Ofio Milk , is a nutritious and refreshing drink, made with Tiger nuts. Tiger nuts are actually small tubers which are abundant in Northern Nigeria and known as ''ofio'', '' aki hausa'' or '' Erunsha''. It has lots of health benefits and the milk can be used as a substitute for the regular cow's milk. Kunun Aya (Tiger nuts Milk) is native to the Hausas' in Nigeria and quite easy to prepare. **Please Click here to see some of the health benefits of Tiger nuts (ofio nuts)** You'll need: Continue reading »

Ekuru served with Obe ata dindin Ekuru is a meal, native to the Yorubas in Nigeria. I actually call it ''Nigerian style Kenkey'', due to its slightly sour taste . It is prepared with peeled beans, just as moi moi , but contains little or no additional ingredients; just imagine white moi moi Ekuru is usually served with obe ata or mashed with eko and enjoyed with any sauce of choice. If you are a vegan or on a weight loss journey and looking for a new and filling protein meal to try out, this might just be what you need . Continue reading »

Plantain Pancake Making Plantain Pancakes is another way to use up overripe ( black) plantains, but you can also make use of the ripe ( yellow ) ones too. Continue reading »

Nigerian Plantain Porridge Nigerian Plantain Porridge is a rich meal that all plantain lovers will surely enjoy. It can be prepared with either ripe or unripe plantains or a combination of both. Even if you're not a plantain lover, you should give this meal a try, because plantains are rich in fiber, minerals( potasium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous ) and Vitamins( A, B6 and C ). The green plantains is said to contain more healing properties than the ripened ones, but all the same, they are both okay for this recipe. Here's how to prepare Nigerian Plantain Porridge Continue reading »

Catfish Pepper Soup a.k.a ''point and kill'' is another delicious Nigerian Pepper soup recipe. It is one of my favorite comfort food and is also easy to prepare. Catfish Pepper Soup is called 'point and kill'' , because of how the fish is picked up at the local Nigerian market . At the market, you'll be told to point out your fish of choice from a large bowl of tight swimming fishes; the catfish is then killed, wrapped up for you and ready for the kitchen. Interesting right? ☺... Enjoy! Ingredients for Catfish Pepper Soup(Point & Kill) Soup: * 1 medium sized Catfish. (use conger eel as substitute if you can't find catfish) * 2 spoonful Ground pepper soup spices * Habanero/Chilli Pepper/ (to taste) * 2 teaspoonful Dry Uziza/basil leaves (optional) * 1 tablespoonful of ground Crayfish *1 large Stock cube /1 tablespoon seasoning powder *1 medium Onion bulb(chopped) * Salt - to taste *Water (as needed) Continue reading »

Nigerian Salad also known as '' Nigerian mixed vegetable Salad '' is one of the richest salad recipes you can ever find. It is prepared with more than five vegetables, combined together and enriched with the classic Baked Beans and Cream. Believe me, this Salad is not complete without Baked Beans and Cream(or mayonnaise). So make sure you have these two ingredients at hand, if you really want to get the original Nigerian Salad. Continue reading »

Corn Moi- moi also known as Nni Oka, Igbankwu Oka, Ekoki, Ukpo Oka Or Sapala, is the Nigerian- style '' Tamales ''(steamed corn Pudding). It is a meal that is native to the eastern part of Nigeria. It is usually served during traditional engagements and taste really good. Corn Moi- moi is also a healthy meal and quite filling due to its high fiber content, so if you're on a weight loss program this is a meal you can add to your diet, simply substitute the palm oil for tomato stew or your favorite oil and enjoy ☺. So, without further ado, here's the recipe . 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...

Nigerian Grilled Fish served with Plantains and Rice Nigerian Grilled fish is simply delicious. I love the way my mom prepares it; tasty, spicy and always on point .    The grilled fish recipe is very simple  and the ingredients can be twisted to suit the available spices and seasonings in your kitchen pantry.     In Nigeria, we make use of Tilapia fish, but the recipe also works pretty well with any tasty fish.   So let's get cooking.  * Here's a detailed video recipe on How to Prepare this Nigerian Grilled Fish Ingredients for Nigerian Grilled fish • 2 Whole Tilapia/Croaker/sea bream Fish( or any whole fish of choice) • 1 tablespoonful ground Black pepper  • 1 tablespoonful thyme OR basil OR  dried oregano( Optional but adds nice Herby taste &flavor) • 1 tablespoonful ground kuli kuli or peanut butter (o ptional, but you'll like the nutty taste...give it a try) • 1 tablespoonful ground Red Chili pepper (or to suit your taste • ½ teasp...

  Healthy Green Juice(Carrots,Apples&Spinach) I have always loved fruit and vegetable juices, but the first time I tried green juice, I became a fan for life ☺; not only because of the nutritional benefits , but I love what it does to my skin and total wellness .   A friend once told me that green juicing was a new health fad that would go away soon; but when I told her that my late grandma had been juicing for over 70 yrs she was astonished. Green juice has been around for ages,both in Africa and Europe and isn't going no where ☺. Green juicing is an act of squeezing out the juices from green vegetables and fruits to get a nutrition packed drink.  My grandma used to make hers' with Bitter leaves(Vernonia amygdalina) &Ugu(fluted pumpkin leaves), but my mum adds pineapple or honey to hers (to sweeten it a bit)..Lol.. fresh bitter leaves can be really beeeetaaaa! ☺ . I love bitter leaves,but I won't be using it in this recipe. So Don't fret. Green juice is real...

I love to prepare this mixed vegetable sauce whenever I have excess vegetables from making either Shawarma or Nigerian salad ;    This vegetable sauce is surely a healthier and richer alternative to the everyday tomato based  beef  or chicken stew . It is loaded with vitamins and nutrients and contains most of the common vegetables you can get around you.   So, if you are yearning for a change from the regular, this sauce is what you need, and you don't have to wait until you have leftover veggies before you try out this delicious mixed vegetable sauce.  Here's how to prepare it. Ingredients for the Mixed Vegetable Sauce    * 500g boneless Chicken breast or chicken drumsticks    * 4 Fresh Plum Tomatoes (the hard type Tomatoes)    * 6 medium Carrots    * 1  Onions bulb    * 1 spring onion(optional)    * 1 small Cabbage    * 3 medium sized Irish Potatoes    * 1 Green Bell...