Hi, welcome to my virtual kitchen.
My name is Lola, and this is the space where I share my fast, easy, family-friendly meals!
I’m the wife of one amazing man who, despite his busy schedule, takes his time to be the photographer and the tech guy behind this blog. Plus, he’s my number one fan. I’m also the mom to three adorable kids ten years and under who loves to dictate the meals I make (super busy momma!).
A little bit of background
I was born and raised in Nigeria, and this has a great influence on what I cook and how I cook – I use a global approach to cooking, which helps to expand the palate.
I mainly cook from scratch using fresh and minimally processed produce and cost-effective everyday ingredients that are readily available in your pantry or can easily be sourced in your local grocery. However, some of my indigenous recipes will require shopping at the African/Caribbean stores.
My passion for cooking started at a very early age. My dad thinks it’s about six years, but I literally met myself cooking, so I can’t say the exact age I started. However, what I’m sure of is that the passion and love I have for food from my childhood days to date have not yet changed; in fact, it has continued to grow.
I’m a self-taught baker, though my late grandmother was a baker, and my aunt does the same for a living; however, I did not learn any of my skills from them, so I guess it runs in the blood!
I studied Geology and mineral Science for my first degree but never worked with it (by choice). I got my first job as a Company Restaurant manager before moving to the states to join my husband. When I got to the states, I knew I wanted to grow my passion, and I had to choose between cooking and sewing (Yes, I sew!). I chose cooking, and blogging has since become my outlet to share my recipes.
Other things you might want to know about me.
- I cooked my first meal for a crowd of about 20 people at the age of 8.
- My love for sewing remains, and I still sew anytime I’m less busy.
- I’m quite shy, but you may not notice it if you had not known me over ten years ago because I’m getting better.
- I have a weakness for freshly baked goods – I think I got that from my Grandma, who worked as a baker throughout her lifetime. So you will find a whole lot of baking recipes on this platform like my super soft bread rolls, no-knead bread rolls. Sweet milk bread, Meat pies, and much more.
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I do hope you enjoy your stay here. xoxo
Thanks for the recipes, I hope to learn more on baking.
So glad to have you here Enareh. 🙂
Um.. Nice..Much learning from u
I’m glad I could be of help in my own little way.
You are a great teacher..I do watch your videos on YouTube and I always understand perfectly.pls can I use unmelted butter for pancakes?
Yes, you can. Thanks for the kind words.
Hi lola i want to tel u that the happiness in my family is growing day by day cos of varieties of food recipes am preparing these days,may your hapines in ur marriage increase bye.
Glad your family is happy. That’s my joy 🙂
Hi Lola,
I’ve made the bread roll using your recipe but I put coconut fillings in them. They turn out, soft and fluffy.
But I am wondering what is the best way to keep the rolls soft for a few days?
Appreciate your recipe.
Thank you
Ying
Hi Ying, the bread rolls last for up to 3 days and they should last for up t 3 days. however, with the coconut filling, I’m not so sure if they will be able to last 3 days without refrigerating. I hope that helps?
I love your recipes. Did you ever live in Ilorin?
Yes, I grew up in Ilorin 🙂
Hello Lola,
I came across your platform on Sunday, July 06/05/2020, where I watched a video clip of you on Nigerian meat pie. As I tried to make a second view of the clip with my Wife, I could no longer find it. Could you please forward the video clip on Nigerian meat pie to my email as enclosed. Thank you for sharing.
God bless you.
John C. Ezigbo.
I have been using your recipes.. Very great but just can’t get my fondant right. Either breaking/tiring or can’t even come together… Thanks and keep up the great job. God is your strength.
Hi Amarachi, I haven’t posted my fondant recipe yet. Please subscribe to my newsletter so you can get notified when I do. thanks.
You are so humble and your recipes are so good and easy to apply,may God Almighty continue to uphold in all your endeavors
Thanks for your kind words… Amen!
Your recipes have set me on an adventure that I hope continues forever even when I am gone. I am enjoying it. Keep it up because some other destinies are tied to yours.
👊
Thanks for your kind words Bolanle.
I find your recipes so simple compared to all the other recipes on the Internet. There are so many of your recipes I want to try. By any chance do you have a recipe for sourdough bread. I have a starter made up but all of the recipes online are very confusing. Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much and have a wonderful wonderful day.
Hi Lola,I really love you so much….av been looking up to the day I will be like you…your cooking inspire me…just want to ask a few questions…pls can I use it videos to start a blog since I don’t have much to start with….thank you God bless you and your family…
pld can i use warm or cold water for the puff puff
use warm water.
Chef Lola am so happy giving my comment. I tride the meat pies …. it was so yummy my husband was so so happy. Thank you I love you. More grace to you.
Just stumbled on your site Chef Lola, those recipes are yummy. I’ve just signed a cooking training with you ma’am so there is no going back. More wisdom lace for you.
HI CHEF LOLA.MY NAME IS OLABISI AND I RECENTLY JUST TRIED YOUR EGG ROLL AND I LOVED IT .ABOUT THE BANANA MUFFIN I WANT TO PUT CINNAMON BUT I DO NOT KNOW THE AMOUNT TO PUT .I ALSO WANT TO KNOW CAN I ADD NUTMEG TO IT
Yes, Olabisi, you can add cinnamon and nutmeg in little quantities about a quarter teaspoon of each should be fine. I hope that helps?
thanks so much. Can you please be of help to me. I want to learn how to bake bread and other pastries. I will be much grateful.
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Can u please teach me
I want to start up food cooking business
Here is my number 08144303455
I tried your recipe Lola and it was a hit with my husband and kids. I’m not a bread lover but found it delish. Thank you so much!
I love your page ma’am and the way you take time to explain every bit by for detailed explanation. Your page is inspiring ma’am.ive really learnt a lot from you I would like to connect with you if you dont mind. Only the doughnut super soft and bread I’ve not gotten, the softness.😅😓😔. Thanks once again ma’am
#Maya i love your cooking i am only 9 and God will bless u stay home#stay safe
Nice one pls keep cooking
Thanks Madam Lola! I’ll sure follow all your recipes 😘
Wow! I love all your recipes..nice job ma’m
Would love to learn more from you.. thanks
Thank you Lola!!! Wonderful blog 🙂
You are a great inspiration.
This lockdown has been so helpful and amazing with all ur bakings and all.
Just added u on Instagram now. Keep cooking ma’am staysafe#stayhealthy
Thanks ma’am. You have actually brought back my cooking passion.My boys are really enjoying this COVID lock down.All thanks to Chef lola
Chef Lola I’m a big fan of yours, all your videos are always precise and easy to follow. You have turned me in a amazing baker 😊 Welldone ma
Hi Chef LolaLola
Thanks for the bread recipe👍😊 it actually went well but it came out with a white top leaving it taste at the upper side undone😢
Ma how can I address that because I would love to get this recipe
Thanks in anticipation
Weldone may God continue to increase the source of your inspiration more and more…… my regard to your darling husband.
Hi Lola, thank you for your pigs in a blanket recipe…it was a hit to my 4 yr. old daughter who rarely eat meat…your explanation and clear step by step instruction made it easy for me to understand the process of making them 🙂 it was a hit to my husband too 🙂 hope to see more recipes for toddlers 🙂 I am having a little struggle with my 1 1/2 yr. old boy…very picky…anyway goodluck Lola 🙂 aweome job! Please keep cooking 😉
Im very happy landed on your page. Tq chef Lola 🙆♀️Each recipe is clearly explained, which made it looks simple and delightful.ive subscribed, I call that #real helpful .
Lola, I just Love you so much. Teaching me how to delight my family at all times. Thank you Sweetie.
Good evening ma,mrs lola I have to comment here now because if something or someone is better is good to appreciate it,I appreciate God and your handwork,those cooking was a bless to my table.I was just thinking today that I have to make something special of a snack for my family now I think how,then I decided to check snack recipes on Google, but something come to my mind that check lola bcus I once use too see that name on internet, soo am very happy when I found your FISH ROLL recipe am glad.thank u ma
I’m glad you found this site helpful ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Lola I just discover your NO – knead Bread roll recipe. Your Video makes it look so easy
I will be making it this weekend for my Easter, will let you know how it goes.
Thanks
Happy baking ❤️❤️❤️
Lovely recipe you ve got ma l love the way you give audience to your fans ma please for the Nigeria egg roll do we add sugar to the dough? And what quantity? Thanks in anticipation.
Thank you Ekemini. Yes, you need a little sugar in the Nigerian eggroll. The quantity you make will determine the amount of sugar you will need. Here is a link to the recipe https://cheflolaskitchen.com/african-egg-roll/ . I hope that helps?
Read your profile. Its all in you… your smile, your eyes, your dress code, your responses to clients and most obviously, your articles. You are indeed an original wife. Keep up the good works. Stay blessed
Thank you, Kaycee 😊
Just love, lots of love to you Ma’am, because am a big fan of yours…lol
My videos of your bakings and cookings got deleted and I had to find my way here… everyone on my neck to get them back…
Thank you so much…
Thanks, Miracle!
Pls must I add nutmeg in making my egg rolls or is there a substitute?
It’s really good to add it because it gives that authentic taste. However, if you don’t have it, you can skip it.
Hello, how are you and your family? I have been following your recipes for some time now, and I love them so much God bless you for that, can you please 🙏 reply my message cos I want to learn more and I have some questions to ask you. Thank you
Hi Dituweh, thank you so much for the compliment. Feel free to leave your food-related question in the comment section. if it’s something different, feel free to email me at cheflola10@gmail.com.
Thanks a bunch😀 for the recipe, when do i add then onions and cayenne pepper?
You are welcome Mobola, I don’t know the recipe you are talking about. Can you please leave the question on the particular recipe page? That will be much helpful. Thanks 🙂
I love every bit of your recipe..I am a bread lover…and have found the perfect bread recipe..Thank you Chef Lola.. You are simply the best…Lots of Love to you.
Hi Hema, I’m so happy to hear that and thank you so much for your kind words, means a lot to me! ❤️
I’m in love with cooking and I love what you do. Kind of making my interest to cooking grow wilder. I would love to be like you. Don’t even know where to start.
Hi Anonymous, glad to see you have a burning passion for cooking. My best advice is that you start you just start. No good camera, start with a phone! Write what you know! You will learn and grow along the way. I wish you all the best.
am very impressed, but ma plz l wanted to ask, lkg of flour, how many kg of butter to be mixed with?
talk to ma, l really need to know the measurement
🙏🙏🙏
Hello good evening I found u blog to helpful but I like to the measuring cup u use to measure since the measuring cup in state is different from Nigeria
Thank you for this website. I can not wait to try this. We eat okro a lot in Trinidad and can not wait to try it in this soup.
God bless u ma, learnt so much here. I want to try the sausage roll but I can I make use of blender instead of food precessor and ma bread crumbs how did u achieve that ma? Thanks promise to share d pics but ur reply will b of guide.
Thks in advance
Thank you very much Chef Lola, now I have pizza recipe.👍
Yes, you do!
Hi chef Lola… Thanks for being my mentor. Can I grill the peppered chicken for some minutes after the last step?
Hi cheflola, I tried the dinner rolls recipe I saw on a different sites and it was a failed outcome. I came across your recipe and would definitely want to try it but please can you give me the exact measurements in grams. In your comments, you said a cup of flour is 125g and 4.5 cups approximately 560g and in another reply, you said you used 4.5 (250g). I’m confused.
Thanks alot chef Lola… I’m hoping to prepare mine this weekend
Hi ma
Great Job ma..am one of your biggest fan, but i follow your page secretly. I love cooking, and baking and catering as a whole.. looking forward to futhering in it.
Surprisingly i am currently studying geology in the university in Nigeria here, so you see we have things in common. Smiles
Your recipes are really simple and easy one can do it within a snap
I really love your work ma..and i hope to see you or get to work with or under you someday, smiles…Great Job ma
My regards to your family.
Hey, geo fellow ❤️❤️❤️… so glad to have you here. Thank you for your nice words and I wish you the very best in all your endeavors. Hopefully, we may have the opportunity to get to work together in the nearest future.