Ghanaian Okra Stew

by Nma Okpara // October 22, 2018 // No Comments

I am a huge fan of Okra thanks to my ajebutter and my dad. There’s no telling how many times I make it in one week. Even my son the gluten free ajebutter loves and prefers a meal of okra over anything... Continue reading →

Dambu Nama

by Nma Okpara // July 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

With over 400 spoken languages, Nigeria is a country filled with people from different walks of life. Currently, Nigeria is going through a lot; the whole country seems to be in total chaos. In the northern region, there is the... Continue reading →

Stir Fried Palm oil Rice…

by Nma Okpara // October 27, 2017 // 9 Comments

My friend and blogger colleague 9jafoodie asked a question to her Instagram followers and the question was “what has your vote as the ultimate Nigerian dish?” And my answer was Palm oil rice. Palm oil rice is even more... Continue reading →

My Igbotic Plantain Pottage…

by Nma Okpara // May 27, 2017 // 2 Comments

“Mommy what do I do with the stretchy chicken?” That was my ajebutter2. Every kind of meat is chicken to him and his sister 🙂 I had served him a bowl of very soft plantain pottage and cow skin (ponmo) and it... Continue reading →

One Pot Efik Style Coconut Rice (Edesi Isip)

by Nma Okpara // September 22, 2016 // 2 Comments

If there was ever any Efik dish I enjoy cooking, it’s this simple coconut rice. On days I want something quick and easy and one pot, this recipe comes in very handy. One pot dishes for me are quite exciting as it makes use... Continue reading →

Ofe Okazi(Okazi Soup)

by Nma Okpara // September 17, 2016 // No Comments

I am excited and my stomach is filled with butterflies as I watch my ajebutters eat this soup and love every single bite. In fact, I am full, but I want to go for seconds, just so I can savor the... Continue reading →

Local Yam Pottage Stew. When Local Hits The Spot!!!!

by Nma Okpara // September 8, 2016 // 1 Comment

Have you ever had those days when you were hungry and all you had were a few ingredients? Even though, I like the partially old yam, it’s new yam season and with no rice in sight, I made this bowl of... Continue reading →

Efere Afang(Queen of The Efik Soups) Afang Soup

by Nma Okpara // March 8, 2016 // 2 Comments

I conquered Afang and I had to pat myself on the back. If there is any soup I was ever afraid of cooking, it’s Afang; because any little mistake ruins an entire pot. I remember Nse sending me the picture of a pot she made... Continue reading →

Seafood in Bean Batter (See Food in Akara)

by Nma Okpara // January 29, 2016 // 4 Comments

This is one recipe I am very happy with. Why oh why am I happy? The endless possibilities of using the akara(bean) batter is why. I have been practicing, reading and working on new recipes because of my son who has food... Continue reading →

“Oiless” Egusi and Uziza Soup

by Nma Okpara // January 15, 2016 // 14 Comments

For the love of Egusi; yet no oil! “Say what? No oil?” That was me asking my brother why in the world he was giving me; a pregnant girl Egusi with no palm oil, which I was craving. There is... Continue reading →

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