tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22964354292114700292015-11-05T21:01:04.499+00:00My Thoughts, My Cuisine, Bloggin ItDee Onihttps://plus.google.com/107146860511132135661noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2296435429211470029.post-51500728016118771762015-10-30T17:24:00.000+00:002015-10-30T22:44:31.587+00:00

Sweet peppers are sweeter than ordinary bell peppers. You can tell the difference as they are pointy and long compared to bell peppers. You can bake it for few minutes or have it fresh like I did.Ingredients 2 Mackerels 2 tbsp of Coconut oil 3 Pointed Red Peppers 1 Onion 2 Scotch bonnet Rosemary Oregano Salt to taste Handful of fresh parsley Clean the mackerel by removing the

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I recently went on a girly holiday to Malta and I realised I have not posted my food diaries. Malta is apparently the new hotspot for holiday goers and I was quite excited as they mostly served seafood. I was quite disappointed with the food as I like my food well done most especially seafood but this was not the case in most places in Malta. Nevertheless there was always something to eat due to

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Gizzard and plantain is quite common as a party/ celebration food. On this day I wanted something different that will involve me using my hands.  So I decided to turn the popular Gizdodo to Turkdodo. That doesn't sound quite right. Its just Turkey and Dodo.  Ingredients  Plantain  Turkey  Coconut Oil  Bell Peppers  Stew  Red Onions  Stock Cube  Parboil the turkey for 5 minutes, drain the

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This is called a simple catfish pepper soup because it does not require you to make the pepper soup mix from scratch  The weather is changing over here, Autumn as started there is no better way to start than with a soothing, body warming Catfish Pepper Soup. Ingredients  Catfish  Lemon  Scotch bonnet  Pepper soup mix  Stock cube Water Wash and Clean the fish with Lemon removing all the guts.

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I catered for  a make up class in March so I thought I should share with you what went down. I love the fact food is necessary in everything but when it works well it's so magical. I was able to also pick some tips on applying make up like a pro. Starters Chef Oni Battered Plantain Disc with Marinated Prawns Chef Oni Moules marinière with Garlic tomato sauce and parsley Pepper-soup Pot

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This year has started a bit rocky and this month was quite challenging. I lost someone very close to me shortly after my birthday hence my silence for a while. However, I understand that only the living can praise God therefore regardless of how difficult some things are for me to understand or how sad I might feel, I have decided to still be thankful. I am thankful for life, what God is doing

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Its been a hot minute since I posted here, so I decided to post some pictures of what I have been eating to clean the backlog.  Lol!! If you need recipes for any of the dishes, leave a comment or drop me a mail. This year has been quite interesting, with so many events I hardly have time for myself but I miss blogging so I will try and update the blog as and when I can. Pan Fried Akara

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This post is a continuation from the Cake International Show. This is one of the best part for me as it features "The Cupcakes", Martha Collinson, (Great British Bake Off Quarter Finalist 2014), the great "Paul Bradford" 50 Shades of Cakes and Wedding Cakes.  The Cupcakes  Wedding and Engagement Cakes So beautiful... Love

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I have always wanted to go to the Cake Show but every year I always miss it. So this year I was close to missing it again but glad I made it in the end. The Cake show is one of those shows if you are a baker or cake decorator it feels like you are in heaven. There are workshops, demonstrations, competitions, meet and greet cake authors, everything you need  as a baker all in one venue.  I

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Friday evening I was not in the mood to cook since I had a long week, I also did not want to go to the same restaurant. I wanted a different environment and then the Hubz said we should go to "RARE" since his friend recommended it to him. Initially I was not keen especially as they did not have a website, but I gave in at the end. En-route to Greenwich. RARE is a little gem steakhouse in

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Duck is one of those birds I am very picky about. Its probably because of the amount of fat inside or maybe it's the taste when its not cooked to perfection I am not sure but whatever it is I know I have moods for duck.  Lol!! There are days they are the best thing on earth and other days I get goosebumps looking at all the fat cooked or uncooked.  I have issues right. Well today is an

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Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I am currently nursing a serious hangover but it was so worth it. Plans for boxing day sale is so out of the window. So this post will be more about pictures of what I did before Christmas and on Christmas day as I am struggling to write something constructive. Lol!!! Breakfast  Asun !!!

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Merry Christmas guys. I hope you are enjoying your day and got all the gifts you asked Santa Wishing you all the blessings your heart desire and more. xxxx

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Corn Dogs was originated in America and mostly served in state fair. It symbolises celebration and fun. Which is why this Christmas I think you should all add corn dogs to your menu. The only thing is if you decide to make them, make a big batch as your guest will be screaming for more. What makes corn dogs so special is the batter. Every-time I make it, all I remember is eating the little batter

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So it’s Christmas morning everyone is automatically hungry after a late night from Christmas Eve. The food is not going to get ready till 1or 2pm. If you are like me, you are probably hung-over from waiting up to open all your presents and trying them all out so food will probably be ready by 3 or 4pm. Send everyone back to bed or relaxing mode with this hearty, warm and filling dish.

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One of the things that are close to my heart is seeing African food in the mainstream. So when Love Chin Chin sent me some samples, I did not hesitate to try it out. Love ChinChin is a delicious snack inspired from a famous family recipe. The product has been launched over a year now but since then it has been making waves with their recent deal with Tesco. The first thing that struck me

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I call it the unofficial fried rice because this is not the standard Nigerian fried rice. I think fried rice is one of those meals you do not need a recipe for. You work with what you have at home. I like the fact it allows creativity, you add different ingredients together to create a masterpiece. This recipe was built on this concept. It came out so good that it’s one of my signature dishes.

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Yes you read it right. Dinner for two at Enish Nigerian Restaurant & Grill. In collaboration with the restaurant you and your chosen guest could dine at the stylish restaurant this December. To qualify; ·         you must be based in the UK ·         Follow Enish Restaurant on Instagram: Enish_Restaurant or Facebook: Enish Restaurant ·         Follow Afrodee.I.Am on Instagram ·        

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I have ranted so much about the lack of an up-scale Nigerian restaurant in London and after so much searching I am glad to announce I have found one of the best Nigerian restaurants in the UK. Jointly owned by Olushola and Eniola Medupin with decades of restaurant experience there is no surprise why it has got rave review in the British press. Enish Nigerian Restaurant and Grill is located

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Happy New Month I am extremely excited. I can't believe we are in December already. This year  as been totally awesome from 1st of January till date. I have so much to be thankful for. God is truly faithful. I have grown so much this year and I know 2015 will be greater, bigger and better for us all. So as usual I will be giving back this year to some charities and also to you my amazing

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Hello my lovelies! I know I have been away for a while but I have been busy sorting giveaways for you all. So make sure you stay tuned through out December to be a lucky winner. Can you believe December is around the corner. Haaaaaaaaaa!  Anyways today we are looking at Nkwobi.  Nkwobi originates from the south – eastern part of Nigeria. It’s basically cow leg cooked until very tender, chopped

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Moin- Moin is a bean pudding made from blended black eyed beans and cooked through steaming. It originates from Nigeria and it can be eaten alone or with rice, plantain, bread or porridge. So my friend was in the market and asked me what I wanted and all i could think of was leaves. Zobo leaves moin-moin leaves everything leaves lol!!! (A true friend is one who thinks about you first in the

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This is a comforting dish that hits all the right spot in your body. A popular dish in Nigeria is Yam and Beans but this right here is a twist that will become a winner in your home as a substitute to the traditional Yam and Beans. I have used kidney beans instead of the normal red beans. Except from the fact that my kidney beans substitute is quick, it’s rich in Vitamin C which is necessary

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I feel like it's fish season for me right now. I just can’t get enough of it. Maybe my body is getting prepared for the amount of meat I will be feeding it during Christmas. I will be posting different version of this fish once in a while as I have so many recipe for it. This is a mid week recipe where there is little to no time to prepare dinner but still taste amazing. I have used the

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I love Shawarma. Whether it’s Chicken, Steak, Lamb or Turkey, I just love it. I have lost count of how many times I have gone Edgware road just for it. So I thought it’s high time I reduce my late night trips to Edgware road and find a solution to my cravings. Lol!!(I did tell you all I love food) So after playing with so many spices and speaking with the Chef at the local Lebanese Restaurant I

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