“….corn dogs, funnel cakes-burst seams are made of these!” Funnel cake is a delightful and irresistible staple at Fairs and amusement parks. It is light, chewy, slightly crunchy and not too sweet with an intricate lattice pattern, perfect with different finger-licking toppings. My introduction to Funnel cake was at the […]
These egg muffins are delicious, quick and easy to make, to crown it all it is very healthy. What better way to fuel up your body in the morning, as a lunch pack, a grab ‘n’ go snack or a protein energy boost at mid-day. They are called egg muffins, […]
Pizza is that Italian classic that has as many variations as your imagination can think of. From the pizza dough (the crust) to the sauce or lack of sauce to the cheese and toppings, there are many, many different ways each can be made. One thing you should know is […]
Homemade Pizza dough can be daunting to most home cooks nut it is not really difficult at all. With a good recipe and concise instructions, anybody can make a good pizza dough. Be sure to follow the instructions. In pizza making, it’s all about the crust.
Luscious ruby red velvet cake is very moist, tender and fluffy. It’s not too sweet rather more like chocolaty sweet with a mild tang from the buttermilk. Buttermilk is easy to make on your own see here.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day these sugar Cookies are inspiring, use heart-shaped cookie cutters. Why wait till Valentine’s Day to enjoy them? Change the colour and shape of both cookies and filling to suit your whim and theme. St. Patrick day, you go green etc. Have fun with it!
Guests at Nigerian parties crave well cooked Nigerian peppered snail, it is loved in homes and patrons shell out large sums of money for it in pubs/drinking parlours and restaurants. It is an elite among Nigerian small chops (hor ‘d oeuvres, appetisers). The snail used is the ginormous African Giant […]
Nigerian Peppered gizzard is gizzard in a spicy hot sauce. A Nigerian party food that is highly coveted and stands close to Nigerian peppered snail, it is served as small chop (hor d’oeuvre, appetizer), and is also popular in pubs and restaurants where it pairs well with drinks. The mixture […]
“Chocolate symbolizes, as does no other food, Luxury, Comfort, Sensuality, gratification and Love” Karl Petzke. This chocolate cake is moist, rich, decadent and very comforting. A real “mood” food. Whenever chocolate is mentioned, there is an excitement that goes through the body and the mind. Chocolate might be the most loved flavour in […]
This moist fruit cake is dark, dense, spicy, fruity, and indulgent. The recipe is a moderate and modern take on the traditional fruit cake. It is lighter and easier on the palate but will hit all the right notes expected of a traditional fruit cake. It is mostly used for […]
I am Ganiru, a wife, a mother, a food blogger, a chef, an author and an accountant. I love to cook and write about food, especially Nigerian and afro-centric food... Read More