Nigerian Seafood and Coconut Jambalaya.

by Nma Okpara // October 26, 2015 // 3 Comments

Another coconut recipe *coversface. Sorry I could not help it abeg. I love coconut and it makes everything taste better. Tell me that you do not like coconut and errm….well nothing, but you really have to try this recipe; you... 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 // 22 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 →

Corned Beef and Herbed Akara. (Fried Bean Fritters)

by Nma Okpara // October 16, 2015 // 7 Comments

If you told me that I would be making Akara(deep fried bean fritters) in this format, I would have laughed in your face and kept it moving. Akara used to be a nightmare for me. Sometimes, I would fry them and they would end up... Continue reading →

Crispy Deep Fried Sardines

by Nma Okpara // July 3, 2015 // 5 Comments

Okay the heat these days is unimaginable and I find myself soaking garri(Garium Sulphide). My mother keeps screaming “Nma it will ruin your eye sight!” But in all honesty, I cannot stop the garri soaking. Then with the addition of the fried... Continue reading →

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