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 →

Fried Beef Stew (And My Love For Ogiri)

by Nma Okpara // October 2, 2015 // 3 Comments

This stew that had me licking my fingers and looking like a little child in a candy store. It was a Sunday afternoon and following our Sunday tradition, I wanted to make some tomato stew for some rice. I had forgotten to... Continue reading →

Easy Sorrel, Coconut and Rum Rice Pudding

by Nma Okpara // September 3, 2015 // 7 Comments

The famous rice pudding! I do not know why I have been sitting on this recipe; seeing as I really enjoyed it. I guess there has just been too much to do on my part; then my camera and it’s usb... Continue reading →

Banga Rice. Ofe Akwu Rice (Palm Nut Goodness)

by Nma Okpara // July 8, 2015 // 2 Comments

Although I grew up in Delta State, I am an Igbo girl, nwa Igbo! And I swear I used to dislike Banga rice and anything banga. (Banga is the raw oil gotten from boiling, pounding and squeezing the palm nut) In... Continue reading →

Quick Goat Meat and Rice Sauté

by Nma Okpara // July 3, 2015 // 10 Comments

Every one loves a quick and hassle free meal in the summer. Here I was, planning dinner and I had jollof rice in mind, but after a long day, I decided to do something easy. I love easy and savory, and... Continue reading →

Iwuk Edesi. (Native Jollof Rice). The Need to Live and Let Live

by Nma Okpara // June 17, 2015 // 10 Comments

I have a made local jollof rice a few times and I do have one here. It is quite funny because this method for Iwuk Edesi was one of the ways I made my “Local jollof rice” and it is in fact the Efik... Continue reading →

Easy Spinach, Mince Meat And Rice Stir Fry.

by Nma Okpara // June 9, 2015 // 2 Comments

I decided to take my #fitfamness seriously. I realized I had been lazy, so I went running “couch to 5k” and it actually helped as I could climb the steps without panting. Anyway, I decided to do a quick rice... Continue reading →

Palm oil and Basil Rice. Local Jollof Rice.(Palm Oil Rice)

by Nma Okpara // June 2, 2015 // 21 Comments

Growing up in Nigeria, Palm oil rice was a staple. It was easy to cook without any hassle. It involves the use of palm oil, spicy peppers, cray fish and dry fish. I remember always cooking this meal and feeding my neighbor’s... Continue reading →

Coconut Jollof Rice

by Nma Okpara // May 11, 2015 // 4 Comments

Coconut Jollof rice, is the beautiful younger sister to the regular Jollof rice. The mix of the ingredients makes this dish extra adventurous. From the coconut oil to the use of the desiccated coconut oil, makes every morsel absolutely delicious. I... 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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