African breadfruit porridge, Ukwa porridge has a delicate but muted sweetness, a flavour peculiar to it. It tastes so good, it can be eaten just boiled without the addition of any other ingredient even salt. African breadfruit, Ukwa (treculia africana) is very nutritious and excellent for vegetarians. It has oils […]
Stuffed eggs are hard-boiled eggs that are sliced in half, the yolks removed and mixed with other ingredients then put back into each half of the egg white. The yolk filling should be creamy, smooth and luxurious. It is known by so many different names, the most common being devilled […]
Easy Spanish Omelette, (Spanish tortilla, Tortilla española or tortilla de patatas) is a delicious Spanish appetiser, snack and picnic dish made with eggs and potatoes. It is rich, thick and dense and can be served hot or cold, in large wedges or small cocktail size (hors d’oevure) with toothpicks. The […]
Sweet Corn salad is a bright, colourful and fresh-tasting salad. It is quick and easy to make, and always a hit when served to guests. The ingredients are few and basic and the dressing very simple. It allows the sweet corn to shine as the star of the salad. You […]
Coxinha a Brazilian chicken fritter is a popular street snack in Brazil and also an appetiser at parties. It is shaped like a chicken drumstick, the name coxinha means little chicken thigh. There are 3 layers to the coxinha, an outer crispy exterior, a middle layer of soft dough and […]
Foil-baked fish with vegetables is a pretty, healthy, flavourful and easy dish to prepare. It conserves the nutrients in the fish and vegetables, nothing leaches out, and everything is intact in that parcel. Since the fish and vegetables are cooked together, they stew in a mix of their seasoned juices, […]
In my earlier post Egusi soup (lumpy Egusi soup) I mentioned that there are numerous ways Egusi soup can be prepared in Nigeria cuisine. Another delectable method of preparing Egusi is Fried Egusi soup. It is easy and very straightforward to prepare. Egusi seed (melon seed) is nutty, mildly sweet and contains […]
Do you sometimes want something different from the usual meat pie, chicken pie etc? Then make a Nigerian vegetable pie. This vegetable pie is usually a surprise to many upon 1st trial, it packs such a great amount of flavour you won’t believe there is no meat or fish in it. […]
The Nigerian fish pie is not as common as the meat pie or chicken pie, but if you are a fish lover, this hand pie is for you and if you are not a lover of fish, give it a try you will be pleasantly surprised at how good and mellow […]
Nigerian meat pie is a hand pie or turnover and is one of the most popular snacks in Nigeria. I am presumptuous enough to say that it is the fastest-selling item in any eatery or fast food restaurant in Nigeria. From the rich and expensive meat pie sold in casual […]
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