Crispy Chicken Legs

by Nma Okpara // October 12, 2018 // 4 Comments

I have missed you my people! It’s has been a while. For some reason, I suffered an episode of writers block; then I wasn’t sleeping well and my brain got fried. The things something as small as sleep does for... Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Mini Meat Pies…

by Nma Okpara // March 12, 2018 // 4 Comments

Life in general is a huge learning curve. Have you ever suffered the loss of someone dear to you, a family member, someone you thought you could never give up or live without. A friend or family maybe? How did... Continue reading →

Top Walmart Cakes to Order for Your Birthday

by Nma Okpara // February 23, 2018 // 2 Comments

Walmart cakes are an easy way to make a birthday special. Different flavors and designs are available to make it so easy to throw a surprise birthday party or to plan your own celebration. Flavors like chocolate, white, rainbow blast... Continue reading →

Habanero and Mango Chicken Wings (Party Chicken)

by Nma Okpara // July 28, 2017 // 4 Comments

There’s no party without chicken wings and my favorite happens to be the wings gotten from the stewing hen. I shared only one recipe this summer and I wanted something with a little excitement; especially for my children who happen... Continue reading →

Suya and Coca-Cola Chicken (Lazychef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 19, 2016 // No Comments

Baby it’s cold outside…so we are having deliciously sweet and spicy wings for the win! This recipe show me pepper eh! Who would have thought that coca cola would be great with Nigerian recipes 🙂 The first time I made... Continue reading →

Stuffed Plantains (Plantain Boats)

by Nma Okpara // February 17, 2016 // 1 Comment

If you know me, you’ll know that I love plantains. I like them boiled, roasted, pan fried, deep fried or baked. I’m a lover of anything plantains and for the record, it’s my favorite. I can hide dodo for Africa.... Continue reading →

Gluten free Suya Pepper Infused Scotch Eggs(The Power Of The Yaji and The Not So Perfect Scotch Eggs)

by Nma Okpara // February 8, 2016 // 3 Comments

I love boiled eggs, but I don’t like boiling them. I always get boiling eggs wrong. I’m clumsy to the bone, it’s not my thing to peel and boil eggs rara! I made some scotch eggs last Easter, but I never got around... Continue reading →

Fish and Vegetarian Bean Pies(Creating Nostalgia)

by Nma Okpara // December 24, 2015 // 7 Comments

I grew up in a close knit neighborhood. My dad worked for NNPC as a Petrochemical Engineer. As a result of his job, he was given a house in the housing estate where I was pretty much born and raised.... Continue reading →

Crispy and Crunchy ChinChin (African Cookies and The Nocturnal Feast) (LazyChef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 18, 2015 // 50 Comments

Long post alert! So, I found out that one of my ajebutters has some food allergies and my world almost fell apart. I did not know what to do with myself. I don’t know why it hurt so bad. I reached... Continue reading →

Non Traditional Christmas Rum and Fruit Cake

by Nma Okpara // December 16, 2015 // No Comments

Yes oh, I baked! I really love cake and this recipe was born while I was teaching myself how to bake one; and boy the pictures do not do it justice rara! Last Christmas, I had wanted to make some cake for my ajebutters,... Continue reading →

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