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Yaji Spiced Salmon and Fries

Yaji Spiced Salmon and Fries

There is nothing as good as spicing your food the way you want it. Spicing the salmon and fries with my homemade suya spice (yaji) gave this a whole new flavor.

Oven Baked Jollof Rice

Oven Baked Jollof Rice

This dish is a staple in western Africa.It is basically rice in herby tomato sauce.People from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Senegal love their jollof rice.

Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese

This cream cheese is yogurt based.

Pan Roasted Mushroom Salad

Pan Roasted Mushroom Salad

Roasted vegetables are a healthy side dish and perfect for any occasion. This recipe is creamy as it is healthy, and especially easy to put together.

Coconut Cream

Coconut Cream

There are two methods to making coconut cream. First method is, to use the recipe for coconut milk and simmer/boil down to achieve a creamier and thicker consistency. Second method is, use reduced water quantity to blend ingredients.

Coconut Milk

Coconut Milk

We often do not have on hand, a key ingredient required in our recipes. Are you out of coconut milk but have a coconut? Follow this easy method to make your own. Its gluten and lactose free. It is excellent for use in soups, curries, [continue reading]

Creamy Peanut Butter

Creamy Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is super easy to make at home. It is a lot more nutritious as you control exactly what goes into making it.  A creamy and delicious spread used in sandwiches, baked goods, smoothies, and even soups.

The Ultimate Zobo Drink

The Ultimate Zobo Drink

Zobo drink, is a non-alcoholic beverage made from different varieties of dried petals. It is known by different names depending on where you live. Popularly called Roselle, Sorrel, Hibiscus, Sobolo, and Da from the Caribbean to Africa. The location and climate where the plant grows [continue reading]

Kuli Kuli

Kuli Kuli

KuliKuli is basically fried groundnut paste after oil has been extracted from the paste. A very popular snack in Nigeria but native (originated) to the northern part. In its hey days, the Northern part of Nigeria was renowned for its groundnut pyramids.

Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Different countries have unique names for ghee. Cultures infuse different spices in ghee when making it as well. In the Northern part of Nigeria, Ghee is known as “Mai Shanu”, it’s literal translation means “Cow’s fat”. Ghee evolved out of the primal need to preserve [continue reading]

Egg Stew

Egg Stew

This is a recipe suitable for breakfast.

Shredded Beef Sauce

Shredded Beef Sauce

Quick, easy, and tasty.

Hot Meatballs

Hot Meatballs

Making my own meatballs from scratch has been one of the best thing for me. That way I get to spice it up to my taste. You can also follow this simple and easy recipe and adjust the spice to your taste and flavor.

Keto Bacon Wrapped Scotch Eggs

Keto Bacon Wrapped Scotch Eggs

This is great for breakfast, especially for those on a keto diet and others can try this as well. Kids will love this too.

How to Roast Peanuts with an Air Fryer (No Sand Needed)

How to Roast Peanuts with an Air Fryer (No Sand Needed)

Who ever invented the air fryer has saved me a lot time when making some of my favorite snacks. In Nigeria, roasting of peanuts is with fine sand. The sand gets heated up in a frying pan then the peanuts are poured into it. The [continue reading]