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Have a Jerk Chicken Thanksgiving
I must confess the very first day I heard the two words Jerk Chicken, I couldn’t stop giggling. It was so funny at the time and I promised to try it out the next time I see on a restaurant’s Menu. When...
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Dooney’s Kitchen Journeys to Morocco – Lamb Tagine and Couscous
I have always been fascinated with the culture spanning the entire landmass which used to be called Persia. It is colourful, beautiful and very glamorous. I have dreamed about visiting the Arabian...
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Dodo Ikire goes Chic – a great idea to work with overripe plantains
Hello everyone, I am back from Marrakech, and it feels good to be back, well save for the big chill. I made this shortly before I left, and I will like to share this with you, for your Christmas party....
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Ayamase, popularly known as Ofada Stew
Looking back, this was one of the first recipes that I posted. In fact, it was the second recipe on my Bella Naija BN Cuisine feature. When I look back at the pictures from that post, I can’t help but...
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Alapa – my Grandmother’s Palm Oil Stew
You may be wondering what Alapa is, you probably have not heard of it before, even if you are Yoruba or you speak the language well. Don’t worry, this is not something new, you already know it by its...
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Ofe Oha – Oha/Ora Soup and Pounded Cocoyam
I have been advised or is it cajoled to marry an Igbo man. Hehehehehehe. Because I seem to know how to cook all their soups. *their words not mine*. I know a few friends and relatives who will...
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Homemade Banana Cake – the easiest cake you will ever bake
I think you all know by now that I cannot bake to save my life. You are either a good cook or a good baker and I have decided to accept that phrase and stick to my side of the fence. A few months ago,...
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More ways to make a Zobo Cocktail – Dunni’s Zobogarita and Zobo CC2
You may have seen my Zobotini before. If you haven’t yet, click HERE. I did not stop at a Zobotini. Once my brain gets an idea, I run with it. I thought of a Zobogarita i.e. a Zobo Magarita . I made...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings from Dooney’s Kitchen – Christmas Menu
Sorry guys that this is coming late. It was supposed to be published elsewhere, and I really don’t know why it hasn’t left to me, a Christmas Menu from me should have been published at the later 2...
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Akara ‘Pancakes’– eating Akara the healthy way
There is one word that has the power to either irritate or inspire me. That word is cannot or more powerful can’t. That word just ignites the rebel in me in more ways than one, much to my mother’s...
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How to Peel beans using a blender
To think this method has been in use in a lot of homes for years and I am just finding out about it. When I posted my Moin Moin recipe (HERE), to be fair, some readers actually left comments saying I...
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Chinese Smoked Turkey Stir fry Indomie Noodles
This is one of the easiest recipes to make, and also great for using leftovers. There are loads of stir fry recipes around, I even wrote about one using Calamari and Prawns (recipe HERE). I was...
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The Ekuru Muffin
Most of us know what Moin Moin is. Whether you grew up in Nigeria or not, you would know what Moin Moin is, but many of us may not know about its sister Ekuru. I am not sure where the origins of Ekuru...
View ArticleHappy New Year from me to you
Last year, I love saying that already, even though last year was only 1 hour 10minutes ago. I thoroughly enjoyed being part of your lives and your kitchens. I thoroughly enjoyed the feedback, the...
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Chin Chin 2.0 – Chocolate and Coffee flavour
If you grew up in Nigeria, your teeth and jaws probably have memories of crunching up Chin Chin. It is one snack that you can eat bucket loads, without realising it. Children and Adults alike, love...
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Tostones and Adalu – Latin America meets 9ja
Like the MIddle East, another part of the world that captivates me is Latin America. Their culture is colourful, care free, centred on outlandish celebrations, music, dance, the languages, their...
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A social event to kick off your 2014 – Nigerian Dialogue Gala Night
If you live in London and have already started bemoaning the lack of social gatherings, well start your 2014 with a Gala Night. Seize the opportunity to get dressed, hang out with fellow Nigerians and...
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Yam Mash
The British have their mash which they are very proud of, a true National Treasure. Well we can have our own too using a true National ingredient, Yam. Wherever you go in Nigeria, Yam is widely...
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How to make crispy and crunchy Yam Chips
The idea behind making Yam chips actually came from my plan to cook Steak Nigerian, the recipe for which will be coming up shortly. I am sharing this recipe as a post on its own because I picked up...
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Steak au Uziza with Cream of Uziza sauce – cooking Steak Nigerian
I haven’t made Steaks at home in quite sometime now. If memory serves me right, it has been over a year. On SYTYCC, our resident baker extraordinaire, Terry put up a good eats alert about a falafel...
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