This one delicacy melts hearts. It has the ability to get you stuck on it after the first taste. Ingredients ¼ cup of melted butter 2 cups of flour ¼ cup of white sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 cup of flaked coconut 2 teaspoons of evaporated milk 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons of…

The Beni Owo soup is a traditional soup of the Southern region of Nigeria. It is a delicacy enjoyed by the people of Benin, Delta, Itsekiri, Ijaw, Isoko. It is easy to prepare and can be eaten with Yam, Plantain, Sweet potatoes, Boiled bananas, or any soup of your choice. Best part is, most of…

If you are like every other Nigerian seeking respite from the recent heat wave driving everyone almost insane, then a cool zobo popsicle is just what you need. In this hot weather, the body craves something cold and refreshing and instead of binging on unhealthy soft drinks to cool down, you can have something much…

Some meals can’t help but look the same. Yet, the saying applies, ‘the taste is the difference’. Just like the African salad - Abacha, Ukpaka takes the same steps in preparation. So, if you are an Abacha lover, you definitely will have a new lover soon. Ukpaka, popularly known as Ugba is simply what you…

And who says you have to spend a lot to be able to enjoy the goodness and richness of tasty and colourful meals. Not only does this meal appeal to your viewing, it is just right for a healthy living. Ingredients 3 skinless grilled chicken breasts 2 corn on the cobs 1 large yellow bell…

Shepherd’s Pie is an English delicacy and is traditionally made with lamb or mutton. In England (Australia and New Zealand too) if the pie is made with ground beef as done by Americans, they would call it a “cottage pie” and the lamb dish “shepherd’s pie”. Regardless of what you call it, a shepherd’s pie…

This dish is a reminder of the taste of grandma’s food, whose taste is always very different from the usual. Four major ingredient for this dish is palm oil, dry fish, crayfish and egg. You might wonder why eggs but it gives it a unique taste. Ingredient •1½ cup of palm oil •1 big sized…

For lovers of sweet things, the unripe plantain pottage alone, somehow, is a dish that is not as interesting as it sounds. Not to worry; this is the recipe for you. You can add sweet potatoes or ripe plantains to this recipe for added sweetness. Ingredients 2 large green plantains, washed, peeled and diced 1…

It is not what you think it is. Cuddles on the Beach is a non-alcoholic variation of the Sex on the Beach cocktail. This vibrant, tempting mocktail is a delicious mixture of fruits and flavours. The soothing red-orange colour drink also combines the healthy benefits of oranges and cranberry for a nutrition-packed beverage. Ingredients 2…

This is a refreshing drink which you can take at any time of the week. It is a perfect blend of pineapple, apple and orange juice. You can take out the alcohol for a mocktail or add more to make it stronger, depending on your taste. *Recipe makes two drinks. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pineapple…

If you ever wondered how to make crispy fried chicken that's better than KFC, then we've got you covered. Ingredients 1kg soft chicken (thighs and drumsticks), 2 tbsp salt, divided 1 large seasoning cube 3 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp ground white pepper 1 tbsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp ground…

This bird of paradise is a drink that's made with five easily-sourced ingredients. As simple as it is to make, it yields a complex bittersweet flavour that makes the drink all the more deep and mysterious. Try it out and let us know what you think. Ingredients 1 shot rum 1 shot pineapple juice 1/2…