Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream – This sweet Ice cream requires just a couple of ingredients and you are up for one of the best Ice Cream treats without having to worry about the Ice cream machine. I used Milo as my choice of flavor because Milo was and still is my favorite chocolate malt beverage …

Akara (Black Eyed Peas Fritters) is a very delicious, vegetarian-friendly meal. These are quick, easy and tasty and involves only a handful of simple ingredients – black-eyed peas, peppers, onions, salt and seasoning cube.  Akara – Black Eyed Peas Fritters Akara, which is also known as black-eyed peas fritters or Acaraje, is a very delicious, …

Egusi Stew – I like to give a summary of what Egusi is before I proceed with the recipe for the sake of our friends that are not familiar with it. Egusi belongs to the Gourd family. It looks everything like Watermelon on the outside but the inside is quite different. Unlike Watermelon, Egusi melon …

Yam pottage/Yam Porridge (Asaro) Recipe – Asaro which is also known as Yam pottage or Yam porridge is a very delicious Yam recipe though it’s eaten by most tribes in Nigeria but it’s more common in the Yoruba speaking parts of Nigeria. Asaro is made from Puna Yam which is boiled till it’s tender and …

West African Meat pie or the Nigerian Meat pie is light and slightly Flaky and it’s stuffed with well seasoned Ground Beef (minced Beef), Potatoes and carrots. These Meat pies are a comfort to the soul and a delight to the palate. They can be eaten as breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.

African Yam (fried puna Yam) – delicious crispy coated fries made from African yam. This is a simple dish, but it results in fantastic eating. African Yam (fried puna Yam) This recipe is a twist on the traditional fried yams I grew up with. Then, my mom thought us to sprinkle a bit of salt …

Most of us africans cannot do without adding stew to most of our meals. It is what we basically grow up with. We do have various ways of preparing our stews but today, I will be showing you the basic way. Also note that this stew can take up to 1 Hr and 30 minutes …

African Buns is the closest sibling to the African Puff Puff. It is basically a fried dough or let’s say more of a thick batter without yeast. These delicious Nigerian Buns are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Buns are extremely popular roadside snacks all over Nigeria. They are usually sold as snacks and …

The Nigerian Northerners are known for their healthy and delicious meals and I was not too surprised the very first time I ate Masa. It tastes so delicious and my family could not have enough of it. You definitely need to give this a try. Don’t let the large numbers of hours written in this …

Moin Moin/Moi moi is a Nigerian Beans pudding cake. I love this food because of it’s versatility. It can go along with different meals. Eat it with a side of Garri, Stuff it inside your Bread, dip it in Ketchup, serve a side with White Rice or Jollof Rice and the list goes on and …

The African Pancake is a straightforward yet delicious meal. Just like most Pancakes, the African pancake consists of ”dry ingredients” – Flour, leavening, and sugar and ”wet ingredients” – milk, Egg, and butter. However, it’s unique texture is what makes it different from the fluffy Pancake.   The recipe here resonates more with the method …

‘There is nothing as good as making Popcorn your in your own home.’ Popcorn is an easy healthy snack. It is a very good and nutritious whole grain snack. It is loaded with fibers and low in calories but it can be dull if not Spiced up. Here is one of my recipes for this whole …

 Stick Meat is a very delicious and colorful Nigerian Snack. The color and the smell triggers the taste buds. It’s often served in Nigerian parties and it’s also a street food in some parts of Nigeria. Here is how it’s made. You can watch the detailed video on how to make the Nigerian Stick Meat …

How to make a starter sauce (Ata lilo) – The starter sauce is a name I coined to for ‘Ata lilo’ which literarilly means blended peper. Ata means pepper and Lilo means blended or ground. In my tribe,  ”Ata” is a geneal term used for both peppers only and also, a combination of peppers with …

This easy breakfast Honey Butter Toast bread is the perfect answer for the morning rush. The aroma of the bread and butter getting toasted in the toaster is irresistible. This is a recipe my family has fallen in love with over the years. Though it’s a very simple recipe, but it is very satisfying and it …

Delicately  fried scrambled eggs with fresh Tomatoes, Onions and Chili powder. This is our family recipe and I thought I should share it with you.  I hope you enjoy it! Delicately  fried scrambled eggs with fresh Tomatoes, Onions and Chili powder. This is our family recipe and I thought I should share it with you. …