My Igbotic Plantain Pottage…

by Nma Okpara // May 27, 2017 // No Comments

“Mommy what do I do with the stretchy chicken?” That was my ajebutter2. Every kind of meat is chicken to him and his sister 🙂 I had served him a bowl of very soft plantain pottage and cow skin (ponmo) and it... Continue reading →

AtaDinDin Fried Rice-Jollof Fried Rice(LazyChef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 10, 2016 // No Comments

This is one of my favorite recipes this year! It’s like a redo of my Jollof fried rice recipe; only with the use of Atadindin. The beauty of this recipe is that, you can make it with any spicy Nigerian... Continue reading →

Nigerian Inspired Paella(Jollof Rice On Steroids)

by Nma Okpara // April 5, 2016 // No Comments

Of death, family and laughter. I spent the past weekend in Alabama with some part of my family. Well some from my father’s side. I lost an aunt; well more of my father’s aunt by marriage(if I’m right) Her name was Helen... Continue reading →

Fish and Vegetarian Bean Pies(Creating Nostalgia)

by Nma Okpara // December 24, 2015 // 5 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 →

Quick and Easy Roasted Fish Stew On Rice

by Nma Okpara // November 30, 2015 // 1 Comment

This is a quick and easy recipe which I came up with because easy is good. Have you ever wondered why it took so long for our mothers to cook a simple meal. I remember every Sunday we ate rice and stew... Continue reading →

Sweet Tapioca Pudding with Salted Caramel and Cashew Nuts

by Nma Okpara // November 16, 2015 // 4 Comments

I have to say I have found my other love and this other love apart from coconut is Tapioca. I don’t know but I think Tapioca is what the Deltans and Warfarians call “kpokpo garri” i.e. dry clumped garri; which I ate as... Continue reading →

Tumeric Fried Rice

by Nma Okpara // October 27, 2015 // No Comments

This is a sister to a recipe which I posted earlier this year i.e. My Nigerian fried rice It was a successful or a sweet mistake if I may say so. I was trying to redo my recipe for my Nigerian... Continue reading →

Nigerian Style Coconut Rice and Beans

by Nma Okpara // October 23, 2015 // 2 Comments

This will be quick because we are hungry. I have been a little tired and we needed something quick for dinner, but I did not want to do too much in the kitchen as I was just mentally and physically... Continue reading →

Nne’s Ofe Owere (The Jewel of The Southeast)(Ofe Owerri)

by Nma Okpara // October 20, 2015 // 18 Comments

“onye arii ego ejila erila Ofe Owere” (He who has no money cannot eat Owere soup) The one and only Ofe (Owerri) Owere. This soup has caused so many arguments between cooks. A lot of people have tried to make... Continue reading →

Coconut and Banana Loaf

by Nma Okpara // October 18, 2015 // 6 Comments

The atmosphere is turning cooler, the leaves are falling and the air feels crisp against my skin. This tells me it is time for warmer and hearty recipes. What more screams fall than some warm banana bread? Ahhh the mere thought... Continue reading →

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