Easy Spicy Roasted Fish…

by Nma Okpara // December 10, 2017 // 9 Comments

Who makes fish during the Christmas season? Anyone! Let me start by telling you why I’m thankful for this Christmas and how I got a fish bone stuck in my throat. I made a pot of delicious Ogbono soup with... Continue reading →

Stewed Peas…Red Red(stewed beans)

by Nma Okpara // November 3, 2017 // 2 Comments

I’m not a fan of beans, but when it comes to red red I am head on! Stewed beans is a traditional West African recipe, but I’m introducing the Ghanaian style with a twist. The reason I like this recipe... 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 →

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 // 7 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 →

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