Palm oil and Basil Rice. Local Jollof Rice.(Palm Oil Rice)

by Nma Okpara // June 2, 2015 // 21 Comments

Growing up in Nigeria, Palm oil rice was a staple. It was easy to cook without any hassle. It involves the use of palm oil, spicy peppers, cray fish and dry fish. I remember always cooking this meal and feeding my neighbor’s... Continue reading →

Jollof Bulgur(When Bulgur is Jollof)

by Nma Okpara // May 20, 2015 // No Comments

I have a humongous love for jollof rice and rice in general and I needed healthier options. I tried Quinoa, but I eventually got tired of it . So, I decided to try Bulgur. I remember trying out jollof bulgur last year... Continue reading →

Coconut Jollof Rice

by Nma Okpara // May 11, 2015 // 4 Comments

Coconut Jollof rice, is the beautiful younger sister to the regular Jollof rice. The mix of the ingredients makes this dish extra adventurous. From the coconut oil to the use of the desiccated coconut oil, makes every morsel absolutely delicious. I... Continue reading →

Grilled/ Barbecued Fish

by Nma Okpara // April 28, 2015 // 2 Comments

This was supposed to be a Summer recipe, but due to popular demand on roasted fish recipes, I decided to make this post. I always knew about roasted meats and other roasted foods, but never about fish except for... Continue reading →

Nigerian Coconut Rice

by Nma Okpara // April 9, 2015 // 8 Comments

Coconut rice, the food I could never understand as a child. I never liked it as a child and I would often ask my mother “Why do you put coconut in rice?” And to make it worse, she would add onions to... Continue reading →

Easy Spinach and Eggs

by Nma Okpara // April 5, 2015 // No Comments

I remember growing up as a little girl. My mother used to make eggs and pumpkin leaves almost every weekend. And I always enjoyed it. It made for the perfect breakfast along with some yam, potatoes, plantains or toast. Well, it was a cool evening... Continue reading →

My Classic Stove Top Jollof Rice

by Nma Okpara // March 14, 2015 // 13 Comments

As we welcome Spring, I don’t think Spring would be Spring without jollof rice. The brightness, richness and fullness of this dish makes it a perfect spring meal. In fact Jollof rice is a perfect meal for all weathers :)). I remember growing... Continue reading →

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