Palm Nut Soup(Ofe akwu Ndi Igbo) And Ghana Fufu

by Nma Okpara // November 20, 2015 // 4 Comments

Ghana meets Nigeria in this delicious bowl of Palm nut soup and Ghanaian fufu. Palm nut soup in all it’s deliciousness, seems to be quite common in the African continent. Different countries in Africa seem to have their different styles of making this soup,... Continue reading →

Spicy Shrimp and Garlic Bean Fritters (Akara With A Twist)

by Nma Okpara // November 12, 2015 // 5 Comments

Oh how I love akara! Especially as I now know how to make it. I have several recipes and styles on how I have made akara on here. But this recipe is that twist I was really longing for. But... Continue reading →

Tumeric Fried Rice

by Nma Okpara // October 27, 2015 // No Comments

This is a sister to a recipe which I posted earlier this year i.e. My Nigerian fried rice It was a successful or a sweet mistake if I may say so. I was trying to redo my recipe for my Nigerian... Continue reading →

Nigerian Seafood and Coconut Jambalaya.

by Nma Okpara // October 26, 2015 // 3 Comments

Another coconut recipe *coversface. Sorry I could not help it abeg. I love coconut and it makes everything taste better. Tell me that you do not like coconut and errm….well nothing, but you really have to try this recipe; you... Continue reading →

Nigerian Style Coconut Rice and Beans

by Nma Okpara // October 23, 2015 // 2 Comments

This will be quick because we are hungry. I have been a little tired and we needed something quick for dinner, but I did not want to do too much in the kitchen as I was just mentally and physically... Continue reading →

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 →

Corned Beef and Herbed Akara. (Fried Bean Fritters)

by Nma Okpara // October 16, 2015 // 7 Comments

If you told me that I would be making Akara(deep fried bean fritters) in this format, I would have laughed in your face and kept it moving. Akara used to be a nightmare for me. Sometimes, I would fry them and they would end up... Continue reading →

Beans and Corn Pottage(Adalu)

by Nma Okpara // September 22, 2015 // No Comments

The cooler season is slowly coming upon us and if you are like me, you would know that it is time for the hearty recipes and hearty food. That kind of food that keeps you warm 🙂 If you are... Continue reading →

Yam and Fresh Fish PepperSoup

by Nma Okpara // September 16, 2015 // 8 Comments

And we welcome the cooler season with some fresh fish and yam pepper soup! kai! This recipe reminds me of a dry fish and yam pepper soup, which I hope to share in the future. I am having sort of... Continue reading →

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