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 →

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 →

Oven Cooked Jollof Rice (Oven baked Jollof Rice)

by Nma Okpara // August 22, 2015 // 34 Comments

Did you know that today is world Jollof day? Yes o, a day to eat Jollof rice until your heart’s content and with no guilt! This jollof rice hack had me doing cat wheels in my kitchen. I had used this recipe... Continue reading →

Ikokore-Ifokore (Ekpang of The Southwest)

by Nma Okpara // August 17, 2015 // 4 Comments

I can boldly say this is the biggest hack since Ekpang. Ekpang to the Efiks, is Ikokore or Ifokore (depending on the dialect) to the Yoruba’s(the Ijebu people to be precise)Ikokore; one of the cuilinary jewels of southwestern Nigeria, is a water yam... Continue reading →

Jollof and Seafood Pasta

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

Growing up, I was known for my jollof “Supergetti” which I made with all sorts of condiments. From dry fish to smoked meats. In fact, there was a time I added pancake syrup to my pasta 🙂 Okay let me... Continue reading →

Nigerian Garlic Mashed Yam

by Nma Okpara // July 29, 2015 // 6 Comments

Mashed yam! if you like mashed potatoes, you would love mashed yam especially the sweet old yam. I was making my BBQ chicken here and I needed a side. I checked my pantry and there were no potatoes, but I... Continue reading →

Yam and Shrimp Fritters (Ojojo)

by Nma Okpara // July 20, 2015 // 14 Comments

There are yam balls and there are yam fritters. In my opinion, the yam fritters are a winner. I could eat them all day, I could eat them all night. And yes, my ajebutters ate them with some chopped fresh... Continue reading →

Spicy Chicken Samosas. My Take on Samosas

by Nma Okpara // July 17, 2015 // 10 Comments

Oh JESUS, you have no idea how Nigerians love Samosas! With the way it is consumed in Nigeria, by Nigerians; you would not believe that these snacks originated from the Middle East(where it is known as Samboosa), South Asia and Southeast... Continue reading →

Oat Meal Hot Balls (Oat Swallow)

by Nma Okpara // July 13, 2015 // 1 Comment

I like to do some DIY(Do it yourself) little kitchen projects sometimes and I came up with this one some years ago. You know how some people prefer wheat swallow or dumplings for their Nigerian soups? Well, you can now make yours... Continue reading →

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