Red Curry Stew…My Funny Valentine…

by Nma Okpara // February 12, 2018 // No Comments

Every year, I write and take photos of food or drinks to celebrate each season or holiday and Valentine always makes the cut. Not only must I have a post honoring the not so holiday, but I must celebrate it... Continue reading →

Easy Spicy Roasted Fish…

by Nma Okpara // December 10, 2017 // 9 Comments

Who makes fish during the Christmas season? Anyone! Let me start by telling you why I’m thankful for this Christmas and how I got a fish bone stuck in my throat. I made a pot of delicious Ogbono soup with... Continue reading →

Mackerel and Tomato Sauce

by Nma Okpara // June 22, 2016 // 12 Comments

I have been on a little break but I couldn’t stay away for long. I’m just sitting here, writing the story for this recipe and relieving the memories of being a very young child… In Nigeria we have a league of brownie and... Continue reading →

Nigerian Inspired Fish, Seafood and Basil Gumbo(because Nigerian recipes can be more)

by Nma Okpara // May 9, 2016 // 7 Comments

I was going to share a recipe for Dambu Nama(shredded beef suya); then this happened. My son has been loving okra since he got diagnosed with some food allergies. Not only is it safer for soups, but it’s super healthy... Continue reading →

Seafood Peppersoup Bowl

by Nma Okpara // March 11, 2016 // 5 Comments

I had to share this recipe before the cold weather finally goes away. Even so, there is Spring time with the cool winds and cool evenings; which will be so perfect for this soup I got to try this recipe... Continue reading →

Creamy Coconut Shrimp Curry(with a Nigerian twist)

by Nma Okpara // January 19, 2016 // 13 Comments

I swear this recipe is very easy. It was a last minute type of recipe I adapted from the Pioneer woman, but with a Nigerian twist to it. I had to run some errands with my ajebutters and all I... Continue reading →

Oiless Seafood Okra and Efo Tete

by Nma Okpara // December 25, 2015 // 5 Comments

And I have come with another okra recipe lwkmd! We love Okra o! And as the harmattan and cooler season approaches, this is one recipe you would absolutely enjoy with or without any side; especially after stuffing our faces during the holidays... Continue reading →

Fish and Vegetarian Bean Pies(Creating Nostalgia)

by Nma Okpara // December 24, 2015 // 7 Comments

I grew up in a close knit neighborhood. My dad worked for NNPC as a Petrochemical Engineer. As a result of his job, he was given a house in the housing estate where I was pretty much born and raised.... Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Roasted Fish Stew On Rice

by Nma Okpara // November 30, 2015 // 1 Comment

This is a quick and easy recipe which I came up with because easy is good. Have you ever wondered why it took so long for our mothers to cook a simple meal. I remember every Sunday we ate rice and stew... Continue reading →

Easy Fish Curry

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

I have to say that as easy as this recipe is, it was kind of tough to come up with. Sometimes the simplest and easiest things are also so complicated and it is quite fascinating. I mean, I don’t gerrit sometimes 🙂... Continue reading →

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