Whole Wheat Mini Meat Pies…

by Nma Okpara // March 12, 2018 // 4 Comments

Life in general is a huge learning curve. Have you ever suffered the loss of someone dear to you, a family member, someone you thought you could never give up or live without. A friend or family maybe? How did... Continue reading →

Gbegiri Soup…

by Nma Okpara // December 18, 2017 // 2 Comments

toasty When you meet a Yoruba person and they talk about the wonder that is Gbegiri, stew and Ewedu, you will be utterly mind blown at the way with which they describe the dish and how they eat it. The... Continue reading →

Valentine Special…Aphrodisiacs and Peppered Snails

by Nma Okpara // February 11, 2017 // 6 Comments

February 14th! It’s that time of the year again and love is in the air (tongue out, back in cheek). Not only is it Valentine’s, but it’s also my second bloggoversary. Yep! This means my blog – Nigerianlazychef.com is two... Continue reading →

Suya and Coca-Cola Chicken (Lazychef Christmas)

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

Baby it’s cold outside…so we are having deliciously sweet and spicy wings for the win! This recipe show me pepper eh! Who would have thought that coca cola would be great with Nigerian recipes 🙂 The first time I made... Continue reading →

Beef Suya Koftas-Suya meatballs on a stick(LazyChef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 7, 2016 // No Comments

The elections are over and I have been busy eating my feelings :). I’m not your typical feminist, but I believe in a world where women will one day preside over the affairs of men(not literally men, but humans) 🙂 Anyway, let’s... Continue reading →

Sweet and Spicy Honey and Sesame Chicken(sticky chicken)

by Nma Okpara // October 5, 2016 // 2 Comments

This delicious chicken is good enough to cause world peace. I promise you! We first tried this chicken at a gathering that we attended and my ajebutters told me “mommy you have to create this chicken.” And I immediately began... Continue reading →

Pan Fried Coconut Jollof Chicken

by Nma Okpara // September 7, 2016 // 2 Comments

I have a perpetual love for chicken wings and I have made it in all kind of ways this Summer. As the Summer comes to an end, I want to share a recipe that would give my readers something to remember as we go into the... Continue reading →

Nigerian Mango, Avocado and Scent leaf Salsa

by Nma Okpara // April 13, 2016 // 1 Comment

If there are any people Nigerians share a lot of similarities with, it’s the Spanish people. Well that’s my opinion sha. There are so many Nigerian and Spanish fusions I have tried and by far my moin moin and meaty salsa along... 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 →

Shito Sauce and My Obsession

by Nma Okpara // February 10, 2016 // 25 Comments

I discovered Shito sauce some moons ago. Did I like it then? hmmm not really. it was a little tasteless, or I may have not understood the taste. Shito is a Ghanaian sauce which I literally use for everything since... Continue reading →

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