Slow Cooker Party Jollof Rice and Chicken…Happy New Year!!!

by Nma Okpara // January 16, 2018 // 4 Comments

First things first, A very Happy New year to you! 2017 was trying, and all I ask is God’s help through the year 2018. I started off 2017 with resolutions and life kind of took over. You look at people... Continue reading →

Very Easy Spaghetti Jollof

by Nma Okpara // November 29, 2017 // 6 Comments

If there are any recipes that I will forever love, it is my recipes for Palm oil jollof and Jollof spaghetti. I have one recipe here for Jollof spaghetti, but I want to share a very easy recipe without the... 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 →

Sautéed Chicken Drumsticks(Lazychef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 15, 2016 // No Comments

This Christmas, I am focusing on the simple. It’s been eventful leading to the holidays and I know that it gets that way for some households as well; hence my need for simple recipes. I seem to have more chicken... 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 →

Suya Pasta Stir Fry

by Nma Okpara // July 15, 2016 // No Comments

This is a very lazy recipe; which I created last year. I was craving Jollof spaghetti and I ended up making this and I haven’t made any Jollof spaghetti since then :)…This is not me saying that Jollof spaghetti is... 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 →

Fluffy Nigerian Yam Pancakes

by Nma Okpara // February 10, 2016 // 15 Comments

I tried this recipe for yam pancakes last year’s Spring and it was a success, but not being too sure how people would receive it, I shelved it. Then I made some again last week, but I doubted and put it... 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 →

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