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 →

Sautéed Chicken Drumsticks(Lazychef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 15, 2016 // No Comments

This Christmas, I am focusing on the simple. It’s been eventful leading to the holidays and I know that it gets that way for some households as well; hence my need for simple recipes. I seem to have more chicken... Continue reading →

Deconstructed Vegetable Soup and Uziza Crusted Fish (#worlddiabetesdayng)

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

There is saying that African men can eat whatever they please. What is diabetes? According to google. “It’s a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired; resulting in an abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates... Continue reading →

Suya Pasta Stir Fry

by Nma Okpara // July 15, 2016 // No Comments

This is a very lazy recipe; which I created last year. I was craving Jollof spaghetti and I ended up making this and I haven’t made any Jollof spaghetti since then :)…This is not me saying that Jollof spaghetti is... Continue reading →

Mackerel and Tomato Sauce

by Nma Okpara // June 22, 2016 // 10 Comments

I have been on a little break but I couldn’t stay away for long. I’m just sitting here, writing the story for this recipe and relieving the memories of being a very young child… In Nigeria we have a league of brownie and... Continue reading →

Nigerian Inspired Fish, Seafood and Basil Gumbo(because Nigerian recipes can be more)

by Nma Okpara // May 9, 2016 // 6 Comments

I was going to share a recipe for Dambu Nama(shredded beef suya); then this happened. My son has been loving okra since he got diagnosed with some food allergies. Not only is it safer for soups, but it’s super healthy... Continue reading →

One Pot Slow Roasted Chicken Legs

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

That moment when you don’t know what to make and your children have declared “Mommy no more rice and stew!” See, rice and stew is one of my ultimate easy home made meals for my ajebutters especially when I cannot think of what... Continue reading →

Cilantro Shrimp and Garlic Skewers (Herb Shrimp)

by Nma Okpara // April 2, 2016 // 2 Comments

If there is anything we love, it’s shrimp and in all sizes. The first time I made shrimp in a grilled form with chili flakes and barbecue sauce, I almost lost my foodie mind; but in a good way sha. I came... Continue reading →

Nigerian Vegetarian Pepper Soup (Vegetarian hot pot)

by Nma Okpara // March 25, 2016 // 3 Comments

If there’s any meal that Nigerians love, it’s pepper soup cooked with fish, seafood or meat; goat meat and offals being a personal favorite. But during the Spring time, I enjoy a lot of fresh vegetables in pepper soup especially for fit fam and cleansing. Honestly instead... Continue reading →

Efere Etighi(White Okra Soup) With a Twist

by Nma Okpara // March 6, 2016 // No Comments

If you have ever had warm okra soup with cold eba on a week day before school, you will enjoy not only the recipe, but the sweet nostalgia of this recipe. It’s no news that my son has some food... Continue reading →

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