Welcome to our Vegetable-Based Recipes page, where we focus on cooking healthy, flavorful meals centered around a variety of vegetables!
When it comes to soups that “draw”, my go to soups are okra, ewedu, and ogbono. Ogbono soup is one of the most popular soups in Nigeria. It originates from the Igbo speaking part of […]
When I think of vegetables that pack a bitter taste, my mind immediately goes to kale and bitter leaf. Bitter leaf, sometimes spelt bitterleaf, is very popular on the African continent. In Nigeria, it’s known […]
Does your recipe call for a handful of waterleaf, leaving you wondering what that even means? Don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know about cooking with this vegetable, plus some great substitutes you can […]
When I first moved to the U.S., it wasn’t always easy to locate the yams I grew up eating. Don’t get me wrong, many stores sold items labelled “yams”, “ñame,” and more as traditional yams […]
Ugu, sometimes spelled as ugwu, is a highly nutritious leafy vegetable. It is a staple in soups, stews, and porridges and is valued for its nutritional richness. What is Ugu? Ugu, also known as fluted […]
Ewedu is a green, leafy vegetable commonly used in West African, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. Known for its slimy texture when cooked, ewedu is a staple in Nigerian households and is valued for […]
Okra, also known as Okro in some regions, is one of the most easily identifiable vegetables worldwide. It’s one of those vegetables you’ve likely seen, tasted, and enjoyed in different dishes at some point. Nicknamed […]
Today, I’ll be sharing my recipe for making Oha Soup. This soup celebrates the flavors of Igbo cuisine. What is Oha Soup? Oha Soup, also known as Ofe Oha or Ofe Ora, is a traditional soup native to […]
Growing up in Nigeria one of the dishes I loved eating was Edikang Ikong, which is a Nigerian Vegetable Soup. As an adult, I love preparing this soup for my family and friends. Throughout the […]
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