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    Simple Roasted Chicken Thighs

    April 4, 2020

    The simple things in life are sometimes the best things. Today I'm sharing another very simple chicken recipe and it’s simply irresistible.  If you are trying to stay fit and healthy, white meat is one of the many options you can choose from for your protein diet. The year is still very young and the trend at the moment is everyone keeping fit and trying to lose the Christmas weight off.

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    Yam porridge (Asaro)

    March 26, 2020

    yam porridge and peppered beef served in a white bowl.

    I got hubby cooking one of his speciality meal recently and I must give it to him, he doesn’t mess about when it comes to cooking yam porridge (Asaro). To be honest, I hardly cook it because why bother when you have a man-chef. Lol. We both have different ways of cooking yam porridge and while he was cooking this recently, 

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    Best Nigerian Food You Should Try

    March 24, 2020

    collage nigerian food round up.

    I have put together the list of 9 best Nigerian food you should try and which I can’t live without. Apart from the rich Nigerian culture, Nigeria is blessed with different types of delicious dishes that are affordable, hearty and requires the most basic kitchen staple ingredients. Nigerian Food Nigeria is blessed with so many...

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    Gbegiri Soup (Abula)

    March 1, 2020

    I'm starting this month’s post with my gran’s (Iya Dele) staple, Gbegiri or popularly called abula in some other part of Yoruba land in Nigeria. My grandma used to sell this food and I remember people queuing up every evening to buy from her, she usually serve her gbegiri with Tuwo (corn flour). She prided herself in using fresh ingredients; my best part of the soup is the bone marrow and biscuit-bone that she uses. 

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    Quick Catfish Stew

    February 1, 2020

    As I got better, I craved for catfish pepper soup but was too weak to make one. I missed Nigeria at that point, trust point and kill joints, where all catfishes come in different shapes and sizes. My catfish is not much of a point and kill but frozen. To be honest, it is not bad at all in taste but just that you have to settle for the size you see.

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    How To Make Akara (Koose)

    January 14, 2020

    akara in a plate placed on old news paper

    I recently made a post on how to peel soaked beans by using a blender. I made some akara and even preserved some left over peeled beans for later in the freezer. Akara is a very popular meal and street food in Nigeria. In fact akara is readily available almost everywhere you turn to, it is also served on special occasions too. 

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    Ofada Stew Recipe

    January 9, 2020

    ofada stew with ponmo, assorted meat and egg soaked in stew. It is served with plain boiled rice.

    Ofada stew recipe with boiled eggs (stew soaked eggs). Oh yes please, honestly this ofada stew is one of the best things I have cooked recently, It is quick to make and requires few ingredients. I say this all the time, it is not quantity that makes good food but the quality and love that...

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    10 Tips to Plan A Hassle Free Christmas

    December 19, 2019

    collage for Christmas food.

    Are you already getting the Christmas jitters? Are you worried you won’t get the food done on time or that you probably won’t be able to do it all on your own. Well, that is why I've got your back! With my active kitchen, you are all covered.

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    Roasted Garlic Butter

    December 10, 2019

    frozen slices of roasted garlic compound butter.

    Roasted garlic butter! Today, I will be sharing with you how to make this amazing flavourful compound butter made with two main ingredients; roasted garlic and chopped parsley. To say this compound butter recipe is delicious would be an understatement. It is simple, quick, flavourful and versatile.  This roasted garlic compound butter is great on...

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    Nigerian Fried Rice

    December 1, 2019

    Nigerian fried rice and chicken.

    At most Nigerian parties (owanbe), Fried rice is usually available on the menu. Everyone seems to have different method of cooking their fried rice. I catered for my Cameroonian friend once and she said she would rather have chopped meat instead of liver, mainly because of her guests, it added a different twist to the rice. 

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    Hello, my name is Ajoke, and welcome to my food world,  I love to cook in my lively little kitchen. Join me in the adventure of cooking what we all call warm, hearty, and quick meals...

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