Food
31 Aug 2023
Living with diabetes doesn't mean sacrificing the joy of indulging in scrumptious meals. As a diabetic patient, it's essential to maintain a balanced diet that helps regulate blood sugar levels while still savouring the flavours you love. Nigerian cuisine, renowned for its rich and vibrant taste, offers a range of options that can be both…
20 Aug 2023
As the summer sun blazes across the sky, there's no better way to cool down and quench your thirst than with a delicious and nutritious African smoothie. Bursting with vibrant flavours and packed with vitamins, these smoothies are a delightful way to experience the diverse and rich culinary heritage of the African continent. Here are…
13 Aug 2023
Once you try this Indian chicken dish, you will surely be warming up for more. Despite its simple preparation, the dish comes with a lot of amazing flavours that explode in your mouth. Ingredients • 2 ½ lb. boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½ -inch pieces 1 can of tomato puree •…
10 Aug 2023
Edikang Ikong soup is a highly nutritious, delicious and savoury vegetable soup natively prepared using ‘ugwu’ (the native name for fluted pumpkin leaves) and Malabar spinach (locally called water leaf in Nigeria) Ingredients • 350g beef or smoked turkey pre-cooked • 300g cow feet precooked • 350g stockfish precooked • A piece African style dried…
7 Aug 2023
Nyembwe is called ‘sauce graine’ in Cote d’voire and is made from the pulp of the oil palm kernel. It’s called ‘moambé’ in Congo and ‘banga soup’ in Nigeria. This sauce is also a wonderful accompaniment to meat and smoked fish. Ingredients • Okra • Spring onions (scallions) • Oil • Nile perch, sea bass…
6 Aug 2023
Thiep bou dien (rice with fish) is the national dish of Senegal. Ingredients for 6 • 2 kg (4 lb 8 oz) white grouper • 6 tbsp green nokoss • Vegetable oil • 100 g (3½ oz) pumpkin • 2 carrots • 1 turnip • 1 cassava tuber • African eggplant (aubergine) • ½ white…
4 Aug 2023
Nigerians are faced with one challenge or the other to stay alive and have a good relationship with everyone around them. Good foods therefore help us to battle and help us fight all of these challenges, more importantly, they are easily accessible for us to get. fresh and nourishing. Maintaining good mental health is essential,…
31 Jul 2023
Tagines have a complex taste that will make you and your family appreciate Moroccan dishes. Remember not to stir too much when you eat it so that you will not break the vegetables down. Ingredients: • 2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch pieces • 1 small, peeled butternut squash, cut into ½-inch pieces • 1…
23 Jul 2023
Every year, as winter and spring fade away, our hearts yearn for that first bite of tender, sweet, buttery corn. The sight of fresh corn stacks at farmers' markets and grocery stores signals the official arrival of summer, a season devoted to indulging in the joy of corn feasting. But did you know that there's…
16 Jul 2023
Red rice in Central Africa is roughly the same as jollof rice or wolof rice in West Africa or pilau rice in East Africa. This recipe, originally from Senegal, has as many variations as there are countries that claim it as their national dish. Each part of the continent has adapted the recipe according to…
13 Jul 2023
Refreshing and light, watermelon salad is a perfect summertime dish that beautifully combines the sweetness of watermelon with tangy and savoury flavours. Bursting with colours and textures, this salad is an absolute crowd-pleaser at picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal. The juicy watermelon, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing make for a…
11 Jul 2023
The northern part of Nigeria has a history of producing sumptuous and distinctive foods. One of these varieties is the ‘Masa’ or ‘Waina’. It is a popular food, especially with the Hausa. It is a fermented puff batter of rice, millet, maize, or sorghum cooked in a pan, which usually gives it an oval or…