You need potatoes, salt, adobo seasoning, olive oil, chili powder and curry powder. Kindly fill out the poll below/side, thank you.


Recipe of the day: Crispy potato wedges and turkey bacon



Kindly fill out the poll below/side, thank you.

Recipe of the day: Orange and peach mocktail garnished with grapes



You can make this traditional breakfast for your family and friends. I like to make it on weekends, you know weekends are too precious :). 

Traditional breakfast




Studies show that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Start your day with this easy and delicious sandwich recipe. 

Recipe of the day: Turkey sandwich and fries

                         



Total time: 3hours                    Yield: 6-12             Level: Easy
            prep: 2hours
            cook: 1hour


This comfort food is filled with pancake syrup, chocolate syrup and banana.

Recipe of the day: Banana chocolate french toast casserole



Total time: 20 minutes                    Yield: 1                        Level: Easy
           
Pap is a traditional porridge made of ground maize. I'm not a big fan of pap but I'm adding a twist to it by using hibiscus.

Recipe of the day: Pap with a twist



Total time: 40 minutes                                Yield: 2                        Level: Easy
            prep: 10mins
           cook: 30mins


Let me start by saying happy independence day to all my fellow Nigerians. Today I'll be showing you how to make gizdodo, it's the combination of fried gizzards and plantain. Use ripe plantains, to taste better.  

Recipe of the day: Rice and gizdodo





You can stir and roll any starchy solid this way. Amala, pounded yam, eba or semovita but I'm using pounded yam flour. 

How to STIR and serve starchy solid in a ROLL (amala, pounded yam, semovita etc)




I love to start my day with a cup of iced coffee, homemade or not. This is how I make my iced coffee but you could adjust the quantity if you want. 

Recipe of the day: Homemade Iced coffee




Total time: 2hrs                     Yield: 5-8 servings             Level: Easy
          prep: 20mins
         cook: 1hr40mins   


I'm still looking for the right word to describe how much I love this soup. You can eat it with rice, starchy solids and so on.

Recipe of the day: Egusi and vegetable soup





 Total time: 2hrs20mins                             Yield: 18                   Level: Easy
            prep: 20mins
            cook: 2hr


You can serve with Jollof rice, Fried rice or eat it alone.

Baked crispy chicken legs



  Total time: 1hr                             Yield: 6-8                     Level: Easy
            prep: 10mins
            cook: 50mins


There are different ways of preparing this meal and this is one of them. 

Recipe of the day: Fried rice and chicken (Nigerian-style)




Total time:
 
15mins                             Yield: 1-2                     Level: Easy
            prep: 5mins
           cook: 10mins

Yes! I'm back again with another plantain recipe. I don't think I can get tired of plantain. I love the richness of the honey flavor. 

Recipe of the day: Raheenah's honey-grilled plantain filled with onion, tomato and red pepper




You could check other recipes Ila Alasepo and Otong soup

Recipe of the day: Okra soup (yoruba style)




Total time: 36mins                             Yield: 2-3                      Level: Easy
            prep: 6mins
           cook:  30mins


I can vividly remember the first time I made this meal, I was turning the pages of a newspaper and it caught my eye. I had all the ingredients at home so I prepared it. I told my parents to eat it and they really enjoyed it. I used crayfish, ripe plantains and other ingredients which I'll list below. I savored every last morsel of this meal!

Recipe of the day: Nigerian plantain porridge



Butter can be boring, so I decided to make my own spread. You can use this spread on your toast but I microwaved the bread to make it soft and hot and I really enjoyed it. For breakfast, eat your soft and hot bread with this spread, a cup of tea and a cup of orange juice. 

Recipe of the day: mayonnaise, butter, whipped dressing and milk bread spread





Total time: 4hrs                             Yield: 5                       Level: Easy
          prep: 20mins
         cook: 3hrs40mins


I'm going to show you how to prepare it with pictures and you really have to be patient when cooking this meal. You can also enjoy this meal with bread (soft).

Recipe of the day: Ewa agoyin (Beans and sauce)




This recipe is so easy to make. I wanted something different so I came up with this recipe. You can never go wrong with bananas. I hope you enjoy it. 

Recipe of the day: Banana chocolate chip ice cream and yogurt



I'm sure you have heard it times without number but do you really understand this phrase "GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES."

God helps those who help themselves



Total time: 36mins                             Yield: 1-2                      Level: Easy
            prep: 6mins
           cook:  30mins



This meal is so easy to prepare and I'll show you how I make mine.


Recipe of the day: Nigerian Yam Porridge




If you want to make an easy peasy dessert then this recipe is for you. 

Recipe of the day: Shortbread icecream sandwich with cherry orchard yogurt



Total time: 1hr13mins                           Yield: 2-3                    Level: Easy
            prep: 1hr5mins
            cook: 8mins


I made this smoothie for iftar and it was good. Check out for more by clicking on this link.

Recipe of the day: Banana, grape, apple and blackberry smoothie with chocolate chip ice cream




Total time: 1hr                      Yield: 6-12                 Level: Easy
            prep:10mins
           cook: 50mins


There are different ways to prepare this meal but I'll show you how I make mine and I hope you enjoy it. 

Recipe of the day: Spaghetti and corned beef sauce (my style)





Total time: 1hr                     Yield: 8-10 servings             Level: Easy
          prep: 10mins
         cook: 50mins   



I made this delicious, mouth-watering soup with crayfish, stock fish, cow leg, cow skin, smoked catfish and shawa dried fish for suhoor. Enjoy with rice, eba, semovita or pounded yam.

Recipe of the day: Ila Alasepo (Mixed okro soup)



Total time: 7hrs15mins                     Yield: 20 servings             Level: Easy
          prep: 15mins
    inactive:  6hrs       
        cook: 1hr



This is one of the best cakes I have ever made. I dare you to make this luscious cake, you won't regret it!.

Recipe of the day: Oreo cheesecake





This is another mocktail recipe I came up with. I named it chorrpimaat the first and second letter of each drink: Cherry, orange, mango, grape and tangerine.

Recipe of the day: Chorrpimaat punch mocktail

                   


Total time: 20mins               Yield:  2-4            Level: Easy
            


You can enjoy this delicious egg with yam, potato, bread, plantain, almost anything. Eggs are versatile and you can eat it anytime. I'm using the Nigerian method and I hope you enjoy it.

Recipe of the day: Fried egg with grilled chicken {Nigerian-style}




like to keep records. I believe we should build ourselves spiritually and we can monitor our progress through a journal and having a ramadan journal is important. 

Ramadan journal




Total time:
 2hrs40mins             Yield: 10 wraps            Level: Easy
          prep: 15mins
    inactive: 2hrs
         cook: 25mins   


I wanted to use chicken but I picked the wrong can when I went shopping. I got to know when I got home.

Recipe of the day: Corned beef shawarma






Alhamdulilah! The blessed month of Ramadan is here again. It brings happiness, goodness, spiritual enlightenment, rewards, physical and spiritual benefits to all the Muslims.

Ramadan Schedule




Total time: 2hrs10mins            Yield:  6 servings            Level: Intermediate 
          prep: 30mins
         cook: 1hr40mins   

Recipe of the day: Turkey lasagna




You need just two ingredients for this drink. I like mixing drinks ^_^.

Recipe of the day: Wild cherry-cranberry mocktail





Total time: 2mins10secs                Yield: 1             Level: Easy
            prep: 1min
            cook: 1min10secs



After trying the red velvet mug cake I decided to make the one with frosted flakes. 

Recipe of the day: Frosted flakes mug cake







Total time:
 35mins                    Yield: 4               Level: Easy
            prep: 5mins
            cook: 30mins



I decided to make something with rice and this recipe came to my mind. It was really good. I didn't add salt to it because the bacon had enough salt. I made it for my cousins and aunt and they liked it. One of my them (my 12-year old cousin) asked me to teach her. When I left she made it for her sisters, called and sent pictures to me. Her mum was happy I took the time to teach her daughter.

Recipe of the day: Rice and turkey bacon (my style)






Total time: 35mins                    Yield: 2               Level: Easy
            prep: 5mins
            cook: 30mins



This recipe made me remember my childhood days with my grandma may her soul rest in peace.  Plantain chips can be fried or baked. 

Recipe of the day: Plantain chips





How are you guys doing? I hope your week is going well. I love ankara especially the ones with bright colors. I'll be working with the colors on the fabric and they are yellow, white and deep-blue. 

Ankara inspired make-up #1








Total time:
 
5mins                 Yield: 1-2                Level: Easy
            


I decided to play around with the drinks at home. I had different names for this drink but I picked green-combo. You could add sugar to the drink if you want. You could also use more apple juice or Mountain Dew soda it depends on your preference. This mocktail is suitable for a green-themed party or any kind of party. 

Recipe of the day: Green-combo mocktail



Total time:
 3hrs5mins                    Yield: 2               Level: Easy
            prep: 5mins
            inactive: 3hrs


When I came across this recipe, I wasn't too sure about it one-ingredient ice cream - no egg, milk, sugar or cream. Like seriously?! But I decided to try it since there is no harm in trying new things. This recipe is luscious and healthy, I must say!

Recipe of the day: One-ingredient ice cream

                         







Total time: 5mins                             Yield: 3                           Level: Easy
            prep: 2mins
            cook: 3mins

Recipe of the day: Bell pepper egg-in-a-hole and toast








Total time: 2hrs20mins               Yield: 7                  Level: Intermediate 
            prep: 20mins
            cook: 2hrs

Recipe of the day: Nigerian chicken pie








Total time: 2mins10secs                Yield: 1             Level: Easy
            prep: 1min
            cook: 1min10secs

Recipe of the day: Red velvet mug cake

                                            





Total time:
 
1hr8mins             Yield: 4 servings        Level: Easy
            prep: 8mins
            cook: 1hr


Recipe of the day: Chinese fried rice


                         





Total time: 16mins                Yield: 4 servings         Level: Easy
            prep: 6mins
            cook: 10mins



Easy breakfast recipe and you can garnish with fruit.

Recipe of the day: Fluffy french toast




We are in this world by the command of Allah. It's a journey called life, a temporary dwelling filled with challenges, short comings, obstacles, problems, love and happiness. 

Destiny, hardship, trust and faith in God


                                




Total time: 30mins                Yield: 8 crepes      Level: Easy
            prep: 10mins
            cook: 20mins



Simple and easy recipe for breakfast or dessert. Crepes are very thin pancakes. You can use both sweet and savory fillings.  

Recipe of day: Chocolate-caramelized banana crepes

  
                                                         



I have been using these products for a while now they're really good, immediate result. Finding the right product is important and it can be exhausting. If you need a facial cleanser, astringent or body oil then this post is for you. 

Review: Skin care products



                             






Total time:
 
1hr8mins                Yield: 4 servings       Level: Easy
            prep: 8mins
            cook: 1hr

Recipe of the day: Mixed jollof rice with poached egg




                          





Total time:
 
23mins                Yield: 15 cookies        Level: Easy
            prep: 8mins
            cook: 15mins


Satisfy your sweet tooth with these cookies. One bite will take you right back to childhood. 

Recipe of the day: Cornflake oatmeal cookies



Total time: 2hrs10mins               Yield: 6 servings            Level: Intermediate
          prep: 20mins
         cook: 1hr50mins   
                     


You can use either the bean flour or mashed coatless beans. Today I am using palm oil but in the other post I used vegetable oil. 

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Recipe of the day: Moin moin (bean pudding) with Palm oil


    

                  



Total time: 1hr20mins               Yield: 5 servings            Level: Easy
          prep: 20mins
         cook: 1hr
                     




Efo riro is a rich vegetable soup originated from the Western part of Nigeria, Yoruba land. You can prepare it by using only spinach but in Nigeria, we use different types of vegetables.

Recipe of the day: Efo riro (vegetable soup)

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