Smashed egg and avocado toast are great sources of inexpensive protein; this combo makes a perfect healthy breakfast idea! Egg and avocado is a popular combo, fried, scrambled or grated, you can never go wrong with this super tasty breakfast. Healthy proteins reduce the need for late night snacking and eating food rich in protein can reduce muscle loss as well. Smashed egg and avocado toast is one of my favourite post workout meals, I will normally have two portions of it and I am good until lunch time. This delicious breakfast also helps keep your metabolism rate higher which promotes body fa ..read more

This fluffy homemade Turkish flatbread (Bazlama) is very easy to make and can be served with mayonnaise, chicken kebabs/skewers or even as a pizza!  This homemade Turkish flatbread is one of the favourite breads that I have made yet. 2020 has turned us all into bakers due to the lockdown, I definitely jumped on the bandwagon and I have been doing a lot of baking and trying new recipes. There are two things that I have learnt in my bread making experience; when you know how to make one, it can be the most delicious thing in the world; and measuring ingredients accurately is key to baking s ..read more

Juicy Japanese teriyaki chicken skewers made with chicken breast, teriyaki sauce, bell peppers and courgettes. This chicken skewers recipe was made in the oven and it is so vibrant and healthy. If you are looking for a sure crowd pleaser, teriyaki chicken skewers are a perfect option. Whenever I am out at an event with a friend, chicken skewers is what I always look out for on the menu. I just like the idea of eating the chicken from the skewers, similar to the way Nigerian beef/chicken suya is presented. Usually, chicken skewers and other roasted food are linked to summer and picnics, but for ..read more

Roasted veggies and chicken dinner made with sundried tomatoes, aubergine, courgette, red onions and bell pepper. If you’re looking for a recipe packed with loads of veggies and chicken at the same time, this is for you. This roasted vegetables and chicken dinner is packed with loads of nutrients and flavours. I used the olive oil from the sundried tomatoes and the aroma was unbelievable! The good thing about the recipe is that it is very flexible, by using any other lean meat of choice or using your favourite “roast-able” vegetables. For a meatless version, chicken can be subbed for organic t ..read more

Jollof rice cooked with roasted chicken creates a perfect flavour and taste! Jollof rice is a popular Nigerian dish in parties and at home. Unlike other Nigerian rice recipes, jollof rice can be cooked in different ways to create unique and distinct flavour. Traditionally, Nigerian jollof rice is served with fried chicken/turkey or fried fish along with salads and fried plantain as sides. In this recipe, I cooked the chicken with the jollof rice which makes it different from my other jollof rice recipe. The two recipes look the same when ready but I would say this is tastier. Ingredients in Ni ..read more

Healthy low carb butter biscuit made with flour, butter, egg whites, baking powder and sea salt to taste. I have not been doing a lot of baking since I started my blog, but whenever I do bake, I try to made it as healthy as possible. This low carb butter biscuit inspired by Kelvin of Fitmencook was a perfect start to my biscuit portfolio. It is super healthy, tasty and very easy to make. This biscuit is perfect for late night snacking with a cup of tea or a quick breakfast before work. The absence of sugar is not felt with the salted butter coating bringing loads of aroma and sumptuousness; ma ..read more

How to make Nigerian fried rice with an easy to follow recipe and no fuss! When it comes to Nigerian rice recipes, fried rice is at the top of the pecking order even though Nigerian jollof rice is more popular.  One of the main reasons I like this delicious delicacy is because it’s rich in nutrients and full of vegetables and even more perfect when served with fried/roasted chicken or fish. Like most of my recipes, I like to make it as healthy as possible, this means using less ingredients sometimes and still being able to make tasty recipes; I can assure you that this healthy Nigerian fr ..read more

This Nigerian beans pottage is made with honey beans, plantain, yam and garnished with dried shrimps and fish; with simple and easy to follow directions. Nigerian beans pottage is not a regular on my table these days, I would normally just cook honey beans and serve it with bread or fried plantain. But if you have a leftover yam what do you cook? Beans pottage of course!  I made boiled yam and eggs a few days ago, and as you know leftover yam doesn’t last for long once it’s been cut open, so I decided that yam, plantain and beans pottage was the solution to salvage the remaining yam. This ..read more

Nigerian yam and eggs recipe made with succulent boiled yam and fried eggs garnished with vegetables and sardines. Yam is highly nutritious, filling and contains less starch than potatoes. Boiled yam and fried eggs is a common breakfast choice in Nigerian homes. Yam is a popular staple in West African countries which means lots of yam are planted annually to meet this demand. According to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria accounted for about 70 percent of the world’s production amounting to 17 million tonnes from land area 2,837,000 hectares under yam cultivatio ..read more

Simple chicken fritters recipe made with ground chicken breast, broccoli, eggs and breadcrumbs. Very easy to make and perfect for kids’ lunch pack or dinner. If you’re a chicken lover like me and always searching for new chicken recipe, these delicious chicken broccoli fritters are just perfect for you to try. These fritters are so tasty and full of irresistible aroma, a type of chicken recipe that you can’t resist. The broccoli, full of fibre, makes this recipe more nutritious and it can also be made keto-friendly if you sub breadcrumbs for almond flour. Apart from being easy to make, these f ..read more