• Yearly Archives: 2012

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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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    Nigerian Meat Pie – 10th Day of Christmas

    The oh so famous Nigerian Meat Pie! Oh how i love meat pies. I remember always getting excited and looking forward to these at parties! Use this recipe for when you want to entertain guests or for when you are feeling a bit nostalgic. Enjoy! Dough 4 cups of Flour 1 Tablespoon (2 teaspoons) of

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    Candied Coconut – 9th Day of Christmas

    I don’t know about you but what comes to my mind during this festive period is the amount of candy, chocolate and food I can have. Growing up my mum always made this snack for my brothers and I and we loved it. It  brings back childhood memories and I believe this would make for a very

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    Chicken and Vegetable sauce with Macaroni – 8th Day of Christmas

    This is a dish that time and time again when my mum makes it, I cant help but go for a second round. I replace the chicken with shrimp and fish sometimes or I do a combination of chicken and shrimp or fish and shrimp. Either way, it is an interesting recipe to try and

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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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    Fruit Punch – 6th day of Christmas

    On the 6th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a tall glass of fruit punch that tasted amazing. I always like to mix and match when it comes to my fruit punches and the tastes always varies in a good way. This fruit punch recipe, I decided to infuse some chapman flavour

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    Guest Post: Cous Cous Salad – 5th day of Christmas

    On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, an afrolems follower that submitted a recipe! I love when Afrolems followers send in recipes. That way i get a glimpse of what goes on in other kitchens. One of our followers sent in this lovely CousCous Salad recipe. Seasons Feedings….Enjoy! Ingredients 100

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    Afia Efere -Ofe Nsala – White PepperSoup 4th Day of Christmas

    On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a soup that is local to both Efik people and Igbo people called Afia Efere or Ofe Nsala. Some other cultures just know it as white pepper soup. There is nothing white about this soup in my opinion but it is very tasty

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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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