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 →

Basmati Jollof Rice(A Jollof State of Mind)

by Nma Okpara // July 20, 2016 // 16 Comments

Oh Chim! I wasn’t going to post another recipe for Jollof rice, but I get questions asking me if I have a recipe for Basmati jollof rice and instead of typing recipes all the time, I’d rather just have it ready... Continue reading →

Smokey Jollof Rice(Lazy Chef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 11, 2015 // 13 Comments

What is Christmas without Jollof rice? Zero! Every Christmas season, my mother made fried rice and Jollof rice. Although my father was not a fan of jollof rice, he would still eat it with us and also have his stew and rice... Continue reading →

Oven Cooked Jollof Rice (Oven baked Jollof Rice)

by Nma Okpara // August 22, 2015 // 34 Comments

Did you know that today is world Jollof day? Yes o, a day to eat Jollof rice until your heart’s content and with no guilt! This jollof rice hack had me doing cat wheels in my kitchen. I had used this recipe... 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 →

Jollof Bulgur(When Bulgur is Jollof)

by Nma Okpara // May 20, 2015 // No Comments

I have a humongous love for jollof rice and rice in general and I needed healthier options. I tried Quinoa, but I eventually got tired of it . So, I decided to try Bulgur. I remember trying out jollof bulgur last year... 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 →

My Classic Stove Top Jollof Rice

by Nma Okpara // March 14, 2015 // 13 Comments

As we welcome Spring, I don’t think Spring would be Spring without jollof rice. The brightness, richness and fullness of this dish makes it a perfect spring meal. In fact Jollof rice is a perfect meal for all weathers :)). I remember growing... Continue reading →

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