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 →

Fried Beef Stew (And My Love For Ogiri)

by Nma Okpara // October 2, 2015 // 3 Comments

This stew that had me licking my fingers and looking like a little child in a candy store. It was a Sunday afternoon and following our Sunday tradition, I wanted to make some tomato stew for some rice. I had forgotten to... Continue reading →

The Mortar, The Pestle and It’s Place in The Nigerian Kitchen

by Nma Okpara // September 29, 2015 // 10 Comments

While the men returned from the farm, you could hear the sound of the women pounding in the distance “kpom, kpom, kpom!” That was the sound of the pestle against the mortar; milling food items for a family meal. In Africa(Nigeria), there... Continue reading →

Fried And Peppered Beef

by Nma Okpara // May 5, 2015 // 6 Comments

I remember eating peppered beef in Nigeria. Recently, I had a bad craving for it. I called my mother and told her about it and she started having cravings too. I decided to try a fried beef recipe which worked.... Continue reading →

Beef and Liver Suya

by Nma Okpara // May 1, 2015 // 4 Comments

Yes! I did a post for chicken and I had to do this one too….It all began with the chicken suya. Beef Suya, is also an exotic Nigerian street food. Between the beef and chicken Suya there is a sweet spot of... 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 →

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 →

Isiewu, Ukpaka and Isiewu Salad

by Nma Okpara // February 27, 2015 // 19 Comments

Isiewu, is what I call “food for the gods” I love Isiewu with my very soul. My mother owned a restaurant where she served Isiewu as the main course and even when she made some at home, I used to... Continue reading →

My Nigerian MeatPie

by Nma Okpara // February 16, 2015 // 23 Comments

I am one person who does not bake. I don’t like kitchen wahala at all. My mother as a retired chef always tells me that a chef must bake at least one pastry or cake. Apart from my unconventional rum cake,... Continue reading →

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