Nigerian Catfish stew is a simple Nigerian tomato stew made with catfish. It is delicious with the catfish giving it its distinctive rich flavour. Fresh catfish straight from the river is best for making this stew but frozen can also be used. Catfish is a freshwater fish and is so-called […]
How to kill a Catfish How to remove the gut of a Catfish How to cut a Catfish into steaks Ever wondered what you will do if you had to kill a catfish to eat? There are several ways to kill a Catfish, some are more humane than others. Most […]
Nigeria is a country blessed with an abundance of food. From the arid desert in the far north to the savannah in the middle belt and tropical rain forest of the deep south, each region produces a variety of produce and livestock some of which are peculiar to the particular […]
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, […]
Nigerian Fisherman soup is a simple soup made with fish and other seafood as its protein source. It is called Efere Ndek Iyak in Efik and is indigenous to the people of Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states of Nigeria. Living with rivers winding through their towns and villages and bound […]
This Easy Fish cake recipe is truly delightfully tasty. It is one of those recipes that pop into your head and you believe it will work so you give it a shot and it tastes absolutely delectable. I love fish and will keep finding delicious ways to cook it. This […]
Jamaican Escovitch Fish is spicy and tangy with a sweet undernote. It is fried fish marinated in a pickling sauce and is very easy and straightforward to make. Now it is no secret that I love Jamaican food and I equally love fish so this dish is one that warms my […]
Stockfish Peppersoup is savoury with a hint of sweetness. It is not as common as other types of pepper soup which is strange because it is rich and very tasty. It could be because very good stockfish is quite expensive, the flavour of the stockfish is strong or some people […]
Christmas season, food, food and even more food. Delicious, seam bursting food!!! So… Are you stumped for food ideas? Are you bored with the same old menu? Are you nervous about cooking for relatives and friends? Do you want to make spectacular food on the cheap? Do you want to impress […]
Green leafy vegetable rice is enriched wholesome rice, an excellent way to add more vegetables to your diet. Made with green amaranth and lovely aromatic herbs, it is herby, packed full of flavour and nutrients. I have been craving green leafy vegetables of late especially green amaranth simply called green […]
Smoked Fish with greens is a flavourful and fresh way to use greens. By greens, I mean green amaranth which is simply called Green in Nigeria. It is a quick and simple dish to make, convenient for a quick dinner on a weeknight because it comes together very fast with […]
When the weather is cold, you are home warm and cosy, then your tummy starts rumbling, demanding food, what usually springs to mind? hot chocolate, steaming plate of spicy jollof rice, a large bowl of pepper soup, fresh fish pepper soup…? So I made this steaming hot pot of catfish pepper soup because it was raining and cold outside but warm and toasty indoors and […]
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
