Author: gaga

dough 1 9 Sardine pouch

Sardine pouch

SARDINE POUCH—Seasoned canned sardines in a pastry pouch. Simple, easy and tasty. Sometimes we are stumped for what to make, for small lunch boxes, get together, small chop, quick snacks or cravings. We might be low on snacks ingredients at home or just want something cheap but fancy, so we […]

succulent homework, goat trotters in a spicy sauce

Homework, Goat leg Nkwobi, Goat leg in spicy sauce

Homework, goat leg nkwobi, goat leg in spicy sauce is a variation of the more popular Nkwobi made with cow leg (cow trotters). The name Homework, I believe, came about because of the time and concentration devoted to eating this succulent dish. You need to get your fingers into it, […]

Authentic and appealing ofe awa,awa soup

Ofe Awa, Awa soup

Ofe awa, Awa soup is made with Awa leafy vegetable. It is native to people of the Enugu area of Nigeria, especially Nkanu. I seriously wonder why the popularity of this soup hasn’t crossed the boundaries of this enclave. Ofe Awa (Awa soup) is so finger-licking good, the problem is, […]

Healthy, vegetarian achicha, dry cocoyam with black beans

Achicha, dry cocoyam

Achicha, dry cocoyam is pre-cooked, sun-dried cocoyam and it lends its name to the vegetarian dish made with it. Achicha is not only delicious and filling but low in calories. It is peculiar to the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria.

Amazing Soft and moist, cinnamon muffin

Cinnamon muffin

Cinnamon Muffin, there is something about cinnamon that always says welcome in a home. It fills the air with a warm comforting essence. Cinnamon Muffin is the first muffin I learnt to make and it still has a special place in my culinary heart. It is easy to make and […]

fresh and rich Efo riro (vegetable soup)

Efo Riro (vegetable soup)

Efo Riro (vegetable soup) unlike most other Nigerian vegetable soups, start with a base of a combination of peppers. From mild to hot peppers, each contributing something special to the delectable pot of soup. Efo Riro is native to the Yorubas of western Nigeria, the same way editing ikong is […]

Pretty, sweet, crunchy, earthy, beetroot coleslaw

Beetroot Coleslaw

In this Beetroot coleslaw, the trio of cabbage, carrot, and beetroot is health food supercharged. Beetroots have surely joined the list of superfoods. They are sweet, earthy and crunchy.  My vegan and health food chefs, this is a toast to you. It is pretty to behold and tastes as pretty as […]

Sweet, earthy and Healthy beetroot juice mocktail

Beetroot Juice Mocktail

This healthy beetroot juice mocktail is beautiful to behold and delightful to drink. A lot of people are downing beetroot juice these days by the mug load. This is because beetroot is regarded by some health experts as a superfood (nutrient-rich food).  It reduces blood pressure, is high in immune-boosting vitamin […]

Soft, earthy, moist Healthy beetroot cake

Healthy Beetroot cake

Healthy beetroot cake, who would have thought? Beetroot in a cake? Carrot cakes, I am used to and love. Then I had a ‘lightbulb moment’ while making a carrot cake to substitute carrots with beets. I felt so elated and smug with myself, only to find out later, that it […]

Spicy, quick and easy tomato sauce

Quick and easy Tomato Sauce

Spicy, delectable and easy, this is the simplest tomato sauce recipe ever. A true example of ‘less is more’. There is nothing fancy about this Tomato sauce and it is very quick to make. The taste is fantastic and the colour, tantalising. It is made with chicken and beef and […]