Meals prepped to save time and money Today’s topic is essential for personal finance purposes. If you want to save time and money, hire a dedicated meal prep-per for a fraction of the money spent dining at restaurants or ordering food delivery. It was a service I once incorporated into my catering business some years … Continue reading Meal Prep-per for Hire
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Part II:Delicacies of Cultural Diversities – The Birds Kind
There are more unique delicacies from around the world that reflect the incredible diversity of cultural cuisines. Let’s dive deeper into delicacies, of the birds kind, that stretch the boundaries of culinary creativity, enjoyed in various countries and cultures that might seem repugnant or unusual to others: Ortolan Bunting – FranceThe Ortolan Bunting is a … Continue reading Part II:Delicacies of Cultural Diversities – The Birds Kind
Cooking with Unmis: Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls
Meat Pies Sausage Rolls I haven’t made these snacks in a long while. Can you see the imperfection? Notwithstanding, they tasted yummy. I’ll continue to practice to make it better.
Cooking with Unmis: How do you like your Rice?
Fried Rice Jolof Rice Curry Rice Steamed Rice There’s also Coconut Rice though, in picture, you won’t be able to differentiate it from plain steamed rice. Types of Rice Converted. Parboiled. Jasmine. Basmati. Whole (Brown). Long Grain. Medium Grain. Short Grain. Wild Rice. Japanese Sushi Rice. Calrose Rice. Nigerian Ofada Rice. Know any other types … Continue reading Cooking with Unmis: How do you like your Rice?
Akara (Fried Bean Patties)
Akara on bread slices frying Akara Akara, like other foods, can be simply or richly prepared. The simple and plain is to merely add salt (or Maggi) to the ground beans. While you can add as much optional ingredients as you like to make it rich. However adding too much ingredients could impact the Akara … Continue reading Akara (Fried Bean Patties)
Cooking with Unmis: Ewedu (aka Jute Leaves)
Credits: Unmis Corchorus is the genus for Jute leaves, known as Ewedu by Yorubas (one of the main Nigerian tribes). Corchorus has about 40-100 species “with jute applying to the fiber produced from the plant, and jute mallow leaves for the leaves used as a vegetable.” Credits: Left, Vorpur.con Jute leaves is common amongst Asians … Continue reading Cooking with Unmis: Ewedu (aka Jute Leaves)
Recipe: Gumbo
Ingredients Crab (King or Snow) 2.5 lbsFresh Shrimp (1.5 lbs)Lobster 1.5 lbs (optional)Andouille sausages (1 pack)Gumbo base (1 packet)Chicken broth (Optional)Maggi Prawns Cubes Cooking Instructions: If adding Lobster: Add lobster into saucepan, add water, teaspoon of salt and bring to boil. Once boiled, remove from hot water and set aside to cool downOnce cooled down, … Continue reading Recipe: Gumbo
Aata Din-din (Fried Sauce)
Credits: UNMIS As the name implies, this sauce is fried with little or no water added. Any water added is allowed to dry out while cooking to maintain its potency. Ingredients My Sauce Oil (your choice of palm, olive, vegetable, corn, etc.)Maggi (or any bouillon) cubeTomato PasteOnionSalt Cooking Instructions Pour My Sauce into a small … Continue reading Aata Din-din (Fried Sauce)
Recipe: Efo Riro (Sauced Spinach)
Courtesy of Think-Talk Ingredients: Red Spinach. Credits: Greg Buchold on Pinterest 1 bunch Red Spinach (Can substitute with 2 bunches of Green Spinach)My SauceOil (prefer Palm, but can use any)Tomato PasteOnionSalt Optional Ingredients: Ground CrayfishFresh ShrimpTripe (Boiled and cubed)Dried Fish or Stock FishBeef Stock (Knorr or Maggi)Italian Seasoning Cooking Instructions: Get the Red Spinach off … Continue reading Recipe: Efo Riro (Sauced Spinach)
Recipe: Yam Porridge. (Authentic name: Asaro or Ebe)
Asaro with Halbut Fish. Credits: Think Talk Yam Porridge for your enjoyment. Can be eaten anytime of day. According to Cheri Bantilan, Yams have 11 health and nutritional benefits. Click here to find out what they are.
Recipe: Simple Breakfast: Egg, with Avocado, Sandwich
(Inspired by The Gastronomy Gal) Egg Avocado Sandwich with Turmeric Tea by Think-Talk “Mom, you should start eating avocado because of its anti-inflammatory benefits,” my older daughter recently said to me. She made the recommendation because my scalp and skin suddenly started flaring due to extreme dryness. She also recommended other anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric … Continue reading Recipe: Simple Breakfast: Egg, with Avocado, Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich ~ by The Gastronomy Gal
A simple and classic sandwich that is perfect for an at-home lunch or outdoor picnic. Today I am keeping things simple by sharing a recent lunch I …Egg Salad Sandwich
Recipe: Breakfast: Avocado Omelette
This is a quick and simple egg breakfast which is Protein and Vitamin D nourishing for your soul. Click here https://bit.ly/3enqsh2, https://bit.ly/3iUWaGa for more nutritional information for avocado and eggs. Ingredients: Picture Credits: Pexels 3 Eggs1/2 Avocado1/6 Onions (Optional)1/4 Tomato (Optional)Butter Oil - your choice (Optional)Salt The above ingredient serves 1 person. Other items, such … Continue reading Recipe: Breakfast: Avocado Omelette
Curry Chicken
Curry is an Indian favorite that has now become one of my family’s as well. We love curry; Curry chicken, curry beef, curry spinach, and curry rice (with or without shrimp). We also add curry to spice up our sauces and other foods.
Sauced Beans with Corn
Totally nutritious (protein-rich, iron, Vitamin A, C, and fiber) vegan dish that can be enjoyed anytime of day a la carte or paired with rice, fried plantain, or bread.
Recipe: Green Fish
Ingredients Whole Tilipia fish (any fish can also be used), Best if fish is sliced in two.Red onions (medium size)Herbs (Parsley, Basil, Thyme)Ginger (optional)Green Bell Pepper (medium size)Olive oilSalt Cooking instructions Blend the herbs, green bell pepper and half the onion, with or without the ginger. Note: do not add water to blend; add olive … Continue reading Recipe: Green Fish
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