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 →

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 →

Ogbono Soup(boiling method)

by Nma Okpara // April 25, 2016 // 12 Comments

Listen, I’m not the Nigerian lazy chef for nothing. I have days when I just don’t want to be bothered with cooking. Come see me see my ajebutters oh! I made onugbu soup and for some reason, I mistakenly added too much pepper;... Continue reading →

Efere Etighi(White Okra Soup) With a Twist

by Nma Okpara // March 6, 2016 // No Comments

If you have ever had warm okra soup with cold eba on a week day before school, you will enjoy not only the recipe, but the sweet nostalgia of this recipe. It’s no news that my son has some food... Continue reading →

Oiless Ogbono Soup and A Purpose Driven Life

by Nma Okpara // February 24, 2016 // 4 Comments

When it comes to soup days at home, I’m always ecstatic. It gives me a break from trying to figure out gluten free recipes for my ajebutter who has food allergies. This blog is about life, love, and food, so... 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 →

Stewed Okra Soup

by Nma Okpara // August 26, 2015 // 22 Comments

I thought My recipe for Otong soup would be my last with Okra, but this very recipe had to happen. It is one of those combination recipes that just beautifully happens. A lot of people eat Okra and and the Nigerian stew together, but actually cooking... Continue reading →

Smoked Chicken Stew

by Nma Okpara // July 27, 2015 // 8 Comments

There are chicken stews and there are CHICKEN stews. I can comfortably say this smoked chicken stew is the Matriarch of all stews. It seems like just chicken, but do not be deceived because this stew packs a punch. I like smoked... Continue reading →

Fried Okra and Bitter leaf Soup

by Nma Okpara // June 4, 2015 // 7 Comments

It was a cool Saturday morning and I ask Ajebutter1 what she thought we should have for breakfast and she said “Eba’. I thought to myself “There is no soup” But I had some Okra and after rummaging through the refrigerator,... Continue reading →

Grilled/ Barbecued Fish

by Nma Okpara // April 28, 2015 // 2 Comments

This was supposed to be a Summer recipe, but due to popular demand on roasted fish recipes, I decided to make this post. I always knew about roasted meats and other roasted foods, but never about fish except for... Continue reading →

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