Ofe Okazi(Okazi Soup)
I am excited and my stomach is filled with butterflies as I watch my ajebutters eat this soup and love every single bite. In fact, I am full, but I want to go for seconds, just so I can savor the... Continue reading →
Gluten free recipes
Mackerel and Tomato Sauce
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 →
Ogbono Soup(boiling method)
Listen, I’m not the Nigerian lazy chef for nothing. I have days when I just don’t want to be bothered with cooking. Come see me see my ajebutters oh! I made onugbu soup and for some reason, I mistakenly added too much pepper;... Continue reading →
Cilantro Shrimp and Garlic Skewers (Herb Shrimp)
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 →
African Peanut Butter Stew(Senegalese Maafe)
“hmmm really good!” I exclaimed. That was the first time I tasted peanut stew. Even with my allergy to peanuts, I did taste a little out of the bowl my friend served me. Thank God I don’t need an epipen... Continue reading →
Nigerian Vegetarian Pepper Soup (Vegetarian hot pot)
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 →
African Peanut Butter Stew With EggPlant and Okra(Vegetarian Senegalese Maafe)
I had never had Maafe until Priya asked if I had a recipe for it. This lead me to be officially in love with the stew. Although I have an allergy to peanuts, it’s not that bad with the butter (no idea... Continue reading →
Pepper Soup Spiced Roasted Chicken(The Nigerian Jerk Chicken)
When you say a recipe is a winner, this is it! I was going to share it for Christmas, but I was doing too much and I consciously had to learn to pace myself. I realized something, it is not... Continue reading →
Seafood Peppersoup Bowl
I had to share this recipe before the cold weather finally goes away. Even so, there is Spring time with the cool winds and cool evenings; which will be so perfect for this soup I got to try this recipe... Continue reading →
Efere Etighi(White Okra Soup) With a Twist
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 →