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May 18, 2025
HomeRecipes

Recipes

Are you’re an experienced cook or just starting out in the kitchen? You’ll discover plenty of inspiration here. From beloved family classics to exciting dishes from around the world, our recipes cater to every palate and occasion.

Enjoy easy-to-follow instructions, handy tips, and enticing photos of all the recipes that will guide you through each step. Whether you’re in search of quick weeknight dinners, decadent desserts, or nutritious snacks, our diverse range has something for everyone.

So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and join us on a delicious culinary adventure! Happy cooking!

Nutritional Yeast on a spoon
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Benefits of Adding Nutritional Yeast to Meals

March 22, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

For many years, I hated eating broccoli. I felt it was bland, had no taste but I would eat it because I knew it had nutritional value. One day a few years ago, a very […]

Nigerian Potato Pottage
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How to Make Potato Porridge

March 1, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 2

Porridges or Pottages are dishes that once I think of them, I am immediately reminded of my childhood. It was always a delight to eat porridges as a child. It meant the rainy season was […]

A bowl of ogbono soup with assorted meat and dried fish
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How to Make Ogbono Soup

February 16, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

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 […]

Sugarcane Peeled and Unpeeled
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Sugarcane: A Sweet Guide

February 8, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

I have always loved sugarcane. In my teens, I would get a stick, remove the outer layer, and a “battle” would begin with my teeth to get the sugarcane juice. Now, looking back, I am […]

How to Make Nigerian Meat Pie
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How to Make Nigerian Meat Pie

January 26, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

I have had many pastries that resemble Jamaican beef patties, empanadas, pastelillos, or meat pies. My favorite of these crescent-shaped pastries remains the Nigerian Meat Pie! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy patties and empanadas […]

African Periwinkle
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African Periwinkle: A Taste of West African Tradition

January 23, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

Anyone who lives in a country different from where they grew up has that one food, snack, or drink, that they associate with the country or region they grew up, that they no longer have […]

Garden Egg Fruit
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Garden Egg: A Unique African Delicacy

January 22, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

When I think of garden egg, the first thing that comes to my mind is the sound that it makes when you bite into it. If you have ever had this fruit, then you will […]

Agbalumo fruit
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Everything You Need to Know About Agbalumo (African Star Apple)

January 15, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 1

When I lived in Nigeria, you could always tell when agbalumo was in season—it was all anyone talked about! Everyone was eager to find the ones with the sweet, not sour, taste. Choosing between sweet […]

Tiger Nut Featured
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Tiger Nuts: The Superfood You Didn’t Know You Needed

January 11, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

Whenever I think of tiger nuts, the first thing that comes to mind is the irresistible taste of a chilled glass of Kunu Aya. Kunu Aya is a traditional Nigerian drink. It is a creamy, […]

Bitter leaf for cooking
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Cooking with Bitter Leaf: A Complete Guide

January 11, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

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 […]

Growing Waterleaf for cooking
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Cooking with Waterleaf: A Simple Guide to This Vegetable

January 10, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 2

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 […]

Boniato Sweet Potatoes
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Everything You Need to Know About Boniato Sweet Potatoes

January 7, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

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 […]

Cooking with Cilantro
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Cilantro: Everything You Need to Know About This Herb

January 6, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

Cilantro is a herb commonly used in cuisines like Mexican, Indian, Thai, and Middle Eastern. Both the leaves and stems are edible, and it’s often used as a garnish or a key ingredient in sauces […]

Fluted Pumpkin Leaves_Ugwu
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Ugu (Fluted Pumpkin Leaves): A Quick Guide

January 5, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

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 or Molokhia Leaves for Cooking
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Ewedu: A Quick Guide

January 4, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

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 […]

Making Hibiscus Tea
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How To Make Hibiscus Tea with Dried Flowers

January 4, 2025 Florence Akpotaire 0

I have a huge hibiscus tree outside my house that blooms loads of flowers. The fresh flowers are great for making teas, but I know not everyone has access to these flowers. I previously shared […]

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