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''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 »

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 »

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 »

Banana Puff Puff Banana Puff Puff is the traditional Nigerian Puff puff with a little twist. It is simply delicious with an inviting banana taste. This is another yummy way to use up over ripe bananas, if you don't want to make Banana cake , smoothies or Pancakes. Here's how to prepare it ...Enjoy! Continue reading »

Battered plantain served with ''mayo-ketch'' Battered plantain has become one of my favorite plantain recipes . I had the pleasure of eating it at an Asian wedding. It was served with hot chocolate and was delish. I have recreated it several times in my kitchen and served with omelet, pepper sauce or ''mayo-ketch'' and my family just can't get enough. I'll have to confess that we are a plantain loving family, so watch out for more plantain recipes ☺. Here's how to prepare this Spicy Battered Plantain. Continue reading »

Apple cakes are simply delicious and also easy to prepare. I always buy a bag of apples every week, for snacking,smoothies and making my family's favorite apple cake. This cake is moist and tasty and even as I write, I just couldn't resist biting into this yummy deliciousness. Here's our ''no-fail'' and easy apple cake recipe, you'll surely enjoy. You don't need a cake mixer. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zidXr7TfFf1ftTDIuc8rXg09LOwgUR-0EjMOc9-zCKo/edit?usp=sharing

Ofe Akwu is a palm nut stew that is native to the Igbo s in Nigeria. It is similar to the Efik's Banga Soup ,which is traditional prepared with native spices, known as Banga spices .These spices gives the soup a unique taste and flavor, which makes it a bit different from the Igbo's Ofe Akwu. It's common to see Ofe Akwu served as a sauce for boiled Rice or yams ,but you can also enjoy it with boiled plantains and a lot more. Here's how to prepare it. Ofe Akwu Ingredients: Continue reading »

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 »

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 mini donuts/doughnuts are the smaller version of the popular Donuts.   This smaller sized donuts have suddenly become a common sight at the small chop/appetizer meal section of most Nigerian festive gatherings.    I enjoy making jam filled donuts for birthday parties and love it when the kids(and adults) bite into it and gaze at the juicy jelly reward...Lol.. that's what my daughter calls it... '' juicy jelly' ' ☺ ☺ . Well, the ingredients used for this recipe are exactly the same as the previous one , but in the preparation of the first recipe , I made a ''starter' ' to kick-start the leavening process  of the dough.    You can check out the recipe  later and also watch the video demonstration.     But for now, let get started with our mini donuts. *** You might also like the video recipe on How to Make this Nigerian Mini Donuts . Nigerian donuts/doughnuts  Ingredients:  This makes about 3...

 Nigerian Peppered Gizzards is the ''Nigerian-style stewed gizzards''. It is popularly known as a '' small chop '' (finger food) and served as an appetizer at parties and other festive events.     It is also a big favorite in most homes;usually served on skewers and enjoyed as a dish by itself or with  rice recipes, such as Jollof Rice or Fried Rice .     The Nigerian Peppered Gizzards recipe is meant to be pepperish, but you can twist it up a bit to suit your taste bud. ☺. Ingredients for  Nigerian Peppered Gizzards * 800 grams chicken gizzards (you might need more, as they tend to shrink a bit) * 2 scotch bonnet peppers (or to suit your taste) * 1 red bell pepper (tatashe)(optional) * 1 fresh red tomato * 2 large onions * 1 chopped garlic clove/1 teaspoon powdered  garlic * 1 teaspoon thyme * 1 teaspoon Curry (optional) * 1 teaspoon Ground crayfish (optional) * 5 tablespoons vegetable oil * 1 stock cube(the big type) * Salt (to taste) No...

Gizdodo/Dodo Gizzards are coined names for a Nigerian dish prepared with a combination of gizzards and plantains (dodo).       This is one of those recipes ''invented'' from excesses or in order to reduce food wastage. If you've read through my older posts, you'll know that I love plantains.... a lot.  So you bet I also love Dodo gizzards ☺.       Chicken gizzards is best used for this recipe, but you can also substitute it for turkey or duck gizzards. As for the plantains, I'll highly recommend ripe plantains with some black spots(on the skin), but not overly ripe, so that you don't end up with a less appealing meal.       Gizdodo is also known as Gizzards and dodo, or Gizzdo , so if you see it on a buffet menu, don't be flustered...it's just your normal gizzards and plantain...with a yummy spicy twist ☺.    It is also a party favorite and served as a meal or accompanied by other dishes or sma...

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 ...

Asun served with salad Asun is simply smoked/grilled/roasted peppered goat meat. It is classified as a '' Nigerian Small chop '' and served at parties as an appetizer, alongside other finger foods . Just as the name implies, Asun is ''spicy'', as in ''pepperish'' and deliciously irresistible (even before the first bite); seriously, you'll want your fork/hands/teeth on them just at first sight. Continue reading »

Nigerian Coconut Candy   Nigerian Coconut Candy is the Nigerian style Chancacas (colombian coconut candy). It is made with grated/shredded coconuts and granulated sugar. This is one of those yummy goodness that brings back a lot of good childhood memories...oh! I'm feeling nostalgic .. ... just reminiscing. This candy is so easy to make and highly addictive(SUGAR ALERT!!!). So you better watch it ,Sweetie! ☺ If you prefer videos, here's a video on How to Make Nigerian Coconut Candy . Below you'll find two (2) recipes; one recipe makes use of water, while the other doesn't include water.  So let's get started! Ingredients for Nigerian Coconut Candy * 250 gram Coconut meat/flesh or 1 medium coconut * 200 gram White Granulated/castor sugar * 125 ml(half cup) Water * A Spatula for mixing  Tip: A good substitute for white sugar in this recipe is unrefined cane sugar(panela). Preparation 1. Break the coconut and pry out the meat/flesh(that's if you're using whol...

Samosas served with sauce Nigerian Samosa is actually the  good old Asian Samosa. It is a ''borrowed'' recipe which has become very popular in Nigeria , that a lot of folks really think it's a Nigerian delicacy. I guess you thought so too *wink*wink*  The only thing Nigerian about samosas, is the love Nigerians have for this tasty snack ☺.   Samosa is usually served at most Nigerian parties as an appetizer, and also classified as a ''small chop''(that's a coined phrase for ''finger foods'') . Well, if you are one of those who never get to eat one of these at those parties, Here's the popular Nigerian Samosa recipe for you. Enjoy. * Click for video recipe of How to Make Nigerian style Samosa Ingredients for Nigerian Samosa  This makes 16 samosas: For the Samosa dough, you'll need: - 120 gr  All purpose flour (Plain white flour)   - 3 tablespoonful of vegetable oil or melted margarine   -  Half teaspoon Dry parsley,Thyme ...