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    Edikang Ikong Soup Recipe – 11th Day of Christmas

    On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me a lovely plate of Edikang Ikong Soup. This is a dish that is originally from the Efik Tribe in Nigeria. People from Akwa Ibom and Cross River state enjoy serving this at home, weddings or any event they have. Your Edikang Ikong is

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    Ofada Stew or Designer Stew with Rice – 7th Day of Christmas

    For people that live in Surulere in Lagos, you would know the popular joint close to Akerele called Bank Olemoh. The Rice and stew served at the local restaurant (Buka) there is popularly called Bank Olemoh Rice or Designer rice or Designer stew and rice. The concept of designer stew is not the what we

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    Plantain Canoe with Jumbo Shrimp – 3rd Day of Christmas

    On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a plantain canoe with Jumbo shrimps. After making my avocado boat on the 1st day of christmas, I got inspired to go to see with another dish that still involved shrimps. I am a big shrimp lover so pardon me if you absolutely

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    Scotch Egg Recipe

    A Scotch egg is also known as egg devil and it is made up of hard boiled egg that is wrapped around in sausage meat and coated with Flour or breadcrumbs and then deep fried. Did you know that scotch eggs are originally an English dish and this recipe was created by Fortnum & Mason of Piccadilly

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    Bole and Peppered Snail inspired by 1Q Food Platter

    For those that do not know what Bole is, its roasted plantain and you would usually find women in Nigeria sitting by an open fire, roasting plantain and selling it with peanuts. This week, one of my favourite blogs 1Q Food Platter posted a similar recipe. I say favourite because I am biased. My mum

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    Protein or Carbohydrates? Which is the Luxury item in a meal?

    Is dieting the best idea? I have many friends that go on numerous diets month after month and still end up gaining all the weight back(myself included). I do understand that when you are in the process of losing weight, you would need to limit your intake of certain items. However, sometimes it makes me

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    Ewa Agoyin (Stewed Beans Porridge) – Feyisope

    Breakfast in Nigeria is full of all kinds of interesting dishes. You know the saying eat breakfast like a king? This dish is definitely in that category. It is originally a Togolese dish but as usual Nigerians take everything and make it their own lol. I call it creative borrowing, sharing is caring right? The

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    Sandwich By Afrolems

    Recipe For the Afrolems Sandwich *2 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread *1 cup of Chopped Lettuce * 2 slices of Tomatoes * 1 slice of onions *1/4 cup of Cheddar Cheese *1 tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese *1 Tablespoon of Mayonnaise *1/4 cup of Grilled Chicken slices Method *Wash Your Vegetables *Toss your lettuce, tomato, onions

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    Chef of the Week – William Ukoh Barbecue Pork

    The CEO and Creative Director at Willyverse happens to be my brother and I bullied him into sending me a recipe lol. Pork is one of the favourite items on his list so it was only natural he sent me a recipe for barbecue pork. Barbecue Pork Recipe   Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4

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