Akidi and achicha ede is a traditional meal of black beans and steamed dried cocoyam. Akidi is black beans and achicha ede is dried cocoyam. During the rainy season, harvested cocoyam is cooked for over 12 hours till it turns reddish-brown in color. The cooked cocoyam is then sliced and sun-dried or smoked to get …
Nutritious? Yes! Delicious? Yes Yes!! Easy to cook? Yes Yes Yes!!! Black-eyed peas need no introduction. Beans are one of the most commonly eaten foods in Nigeria. Because they provide a readily available and affordable source of protein. Blackeyed beans are popularly known as iron beans and are more expensive than other varieties of beans. …
Spicy goat meat curry! Prepared with goat meat, sweet potatoes, red kidney beans, curry powder, spring onions, and tomato paste. It tastes like a spicy red goatmeat sauce. Yummy! Goat meat has a very unique taste that many people enjoy. In Nigeria, we usually cook goat meat with the bones and skin intact because they …
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Lip smacking mackerel fish curry made with a just few ingredients in one pot. Mackerel fish is a very tasty fish and a rich source of vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids. It is popularly known as ‘Titus fish’ in Nigeria. Commonly eaten fried, boiled, or grilled, mackerel has a unique taste that most …
This curry leaf chicken curry is simple to prepare but very delicious to eat. It comes together in less time than traditional Indian chicken curries. But still packs a ton of flavor. With succulent chicken cooked in a velvety rich sauce of black pepper, curry leaves, and cashew. This curry is flavorful and spicy. This …
The burst of flavors from this spicy chicken curry is guaranteed to make you go back for seconds.
Cooking Indian inspired food has been an education for me on the power of spices. It’s amazing how unique and complex flavors of dishes are built from layers of spices added at different points in the cooking process. Spices form the foundation of authentic Indian cooking. And when used properly, they elevate the flavors of …
A great snack for lovers of coconut. These coconut cookies are crispy and crunchy with loads of coconut flavor. A sweet treat to start the month of August. These coconut cookies are not too sweet and have just the right amount of coconut flavor to taste great without being overpowering. I love using coconuts in …
Soft, chewy, chocolatey, milo snack balls. Looking to experiment with Milo? then this recipe is for you. These yummy snack balls are made with just 4 ingredients; milo powder, ground biscuits, grated coconuts, and sweetened condensed milk. You can also add nuts of your choice for crunch. This recipe is fun and simple to prepare. …
These delicious little sweet coconut balls made with fresh coconuts and sweetened condensed milk are a treat for special occasions!!! If you tried my coconut and peanut balls but want a recipe that does not involve cooking, just raw fresh coconuts, then you have to try this sweet coconut balls. They are SIMPLY DELICIOUS! These …
