Nigerian fried rice is a party staple, usually paired with smoky party Jollof rice at big events. It is pretty straightforward to cook but you find out that it never really tastes right at a lot of parties, it lacks a depth of flavour. A lot of people struggle with […]
Jollof rice might be said to be the national dish of Nigeria. Although originating from Senegal, Nigerians have appropriated, transformed, and made it their own. Nigerian jollof rice also called Party jollof rice, or smoky party jollof rice is rich in flavour and is served regularly at parties, restaurants and […]
Nigerians are party people, absolutely nothing stops them from partying and they don’t need much of an excuse to throw a party. A Nigerian party can have hundreds of guests in attendance. Hard-working people, who also party hard. Parties include Pre-wedding party (sometimes called “Suya night”), Traditional wedding, Church wedding, […]
Nkwobi is cow leg mixed in a spicy palm oil sauce. Cow leg Nkwobi is the most popular type of Nkwobi, it is a delicacy from Igboland of Eastern Nigeria. It grew from a beer parlour (pub) favourite to a classy restaurant staple and with my simple recipe, you can […]
Cowfoot Soup is a wholesome, comforting soup loved by Jamaicans and the Caribbean in general. They say it is good for a hangover and some believe it is an aphrodisiac, even the Zimbabweans agree too. Eating feet is common
Jamaican brown stew chicken is a classic Jamaican stew that is also found in some Caribbean countries. The chicken is tender with a rich, flavourful gravy and it has many layers and depth of flavour. As with most traditional dishes, there is always some kind of variation, each family having […]
Houston food fest 2018 was a foodie’s delight. With the number and variety of vendors, visitors were spoilt for choice. For an event in its second year, it was indeed very good. The culinary diversity of Houston was on display at the fest and the organisers
Wah Gwaan Jerkfest Toronto has been tagged Canada’s premier and biggest Jerk food family festival with over 60,000 visitors over the course of three days. It is organised by Caribbean Promotions arts and culture Inc. with Grace Foods as the title sponsor of the festival, so it’s called Grace jerkfest.
YA! Taste of The Danforth is a big street party celebrating Greek food and culture, it also celebrates Canada’s multiculturalism. You actually get to feel Greek for the day.
Homemade Shawarma can taste as good as what you get in restaurants. Shawarma is a preparation of seasoned grilled meat. It originated in the Middle East and has spread around the world. In Nigeria, it is commonly eaten in fast food restaurants in wrap form. It is the ultimate on-the-go […]
Stuffed Cabbage roll is minced beef and rice wrapped in cabbage leaves then cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. It is a very comforting dish and is widely eaten in many parts of the world from Central Europe to The middle and far East. Just like most wraps, the filling […]
Savoury bacon and egg muffins are great and easy to make. They are excellent for breakfast, brunch and snacks for both adults and children. These muffins are very filling, like eating a whole meal or a meal on the go when you are in a hurry. Savoury bacon and egg […]
I am Ganiru, a wife, a mother, a food blogger, a chef, an author and an accountant. I love to cook and write about food, especially Nigerian and afro-centric food... Read More
