Yam Fries are a street food you can find on any corner in Nigeria. Its cheap and delicious and mostly served with Suya Spice and/or Salt.

The first meal of the day is one of the most important, but we often end up eating the same meal over and over again. In this article I will inspire you to eat healthy and fun meals that you wouldn’t otherwise consider as breakfast options, give you some ideas for healthy breakfasts, and show you how to spice up the first meal of the day.

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This Nigerian Yam Porridge is the perfect comfort food. Made with Yams and a few other easily available ingredients that make this dish super rich in healthy ingredients and packed full of flavors that will keep you wanting more. Like many recipes, this one has many names and can be found in a number of countries including Cameroon where Yam Porridge is referred to as Sese Yam.

There are so many ways that Okra can be used beyond the traditional soups and stews that are common in most Nigerian Households. This recipe can be made fully vegan and is a great way of cooking something new and exciting but without the headache that comes with it. The spicy Jackfruit adds a little bit of a flavor edge to the tempura Okra and all the fresh ingredients this Taco is packed with.

If there is something that is versatile its Yam and these Yam Gnocchi made on the basis of yams instead of potatoes and flavored with Wild garlic are a great alternative to your lunch dates.

This current season during the Corona Pandemic there is nothing im enjoying more than foraging wild herbs and fruits. Its an amazing feeling to go on a hike gather some herbs and them make something delicious out of them.

During Quarantine it’s important to have recipes handy that include ingredients that everyone has at home everyday so you don’t have to actually leave the house. Thats why I love Jollof rice so much, the recipe is easy to make and quick and can be stored or frozen to eat later. The great thing about Jollof rice is that even though most recipes feature meat or fish, you can opt for a vegan or vegetarian version of the recipe. The versatility of the recipe makes it the perfect Recipe during the Corona Crisis and ideal for families and individuals that are in quarantine.

Yam Fries are a street food you can find on any corner in Nigeria. Its cheap and delicious and mostly served with Suya Spice and/or Salt.

Every Year Nigerians like to bake something called a Fruit Cake for Christmas…but how did something that was traditionally eaten by roman soldiers make it to Nigeria. Well, lets dive in….Fruitcake doesn't exactly have the best reputation. Although it has the word "cake" in it, it's nothing like the birthday cake you're probably used to. Made with dried fruits and lots of nuts, fruitcake is typically on the more dry side, with no sweet sugary frosting or add-ons to be found. Still, this is one food item that has a surprising history—it's been around for much longer than you would think.

Shuku Shuku is another classic Nigerian dessert but this one is a bit diffrent as it is atributed to having its origins in the North of the Country. Diffrent to other traditional nigerian desserts that are often fried, this one is baked and made of mostly butter and coconuts.

In this space I have shared so many healthy sweet dishes and this one is no different. Plantain and Sweet potato have become my favorite ingredients when baking cake. Honestly, the first time I made Sweet potato cookies I couldn’t get over the fact that I was using Potatoes for baking sweet dishes.

In this space I have shared so many healthy sweet dishes and this one is no different. Plantain and Sweet potato have become my favorite ingredients when baking cake. Honestly, the first time I made Sweet potato cookies I couldn’t get over the fact that I was using Potatoes for baking sweet dishes.

This Nigerian Yam Porridge is the perfect comfort food. Made with Yams and a few other easily available ingredients that make this dish super rich in healthy ingredients and packed full of flavors that will keep you wanting more. Like many recipes, this one has many names and can be found in a number of countries including Cameroon where Yam Porridge is referred to as Sese Yam.

Senegalese Sombi Pudding is a classic recipe that is made with Rice and Coconut milk. It can be enjoyed with any seasonal fruit. This zombi pudding was made with fresh Mangoes and a hint of a lovely flavor combination with cloves and cinnamon.

Puff Puff are a real classic made without any milk or animal products it’s a naturally vegan recipe that is a classic Nigerian all time favorite. The Puff Puff are often also revered to as being the African doughnut which is so versatile and can be served in a number of flavor combinations.