Low calorie meal prep options for the week.
When Opeyemi Famakin threw out the #critiquewithope challenge to elevate spaghetti and egg, I knew I had to jump in. My inspiration came from the classic Spaghetti Carbonara: creamy, comforting, and rich. However, I wanted to prove that you can enjoy the same satisfaction even on a weight-loss journey. So, I swapped a few things…
If you’ve been following my food journey, you already know I have a soft spot for fish peppersoup. It’s my absolute favorite! ❤️ This recipe is similar to my Chicken Peppersoup, but with a twist; I made this one a complete meal by adding potatoes! Normally, I’d go for yam (it’s my number one choice…
Remember my Adalu (Beans and Corn Pottage) post? Well, I decided to take another delicious spin on beans, this time with plantains! 😋 This Beans and Plantain Pottage is a wholesome, flavor-packed Nigerian food that’s both easy to make and satisfying. The creamy softness of the beans meets the gentle sweetness of plantains, all brought…
If you’ve been following my kitchen adventures, you’ll remember the infamous spinach sauce that made my entire family feel like grazing goats 🐐 (never again!). I’m convinced that spinach had a personal vendetta against me that day. But guess what? Redemption came knocking today — and I nailed it! 🙌 This version of my vegetable…
You know how some meals sneak their way into your routine and refuse to leave? That’s exactly what cilantro lime rice did to me 😅. I first discovered it after moving to the States, and ever since, it’s been a non-negotiable anytime I order from Chipotle. The freshness of the lime, the burst of flavor…
If you’ve been reading my posts for a while, you probably already know one thing about me: I love my carbs. And when it comes to carbs, pasta sits right at the top of the list. In my Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta recipe, I said that I couldn’t stand whole wheat pasta; I tried it,…
If you’ve ever craved something hearty, fun, and totally satisfying, this is it. These air-fried plantain boats stuffed with shrimp and fish are my latest food experiment gone very, very right! I got the inspiration from Sisi Yemmie’s recipe, where she stuffed fried plantains with beans and minced beef. It looked so good that I…
When it comes to calorie tracking, many of us rely heavily on the nutritional labels printed on food packaging. But here’s the truth: how you cook your rice can affect the calories per serving you end up consuming. Let’s determine the calories in rice cooked vs uncooked For example, according to my package of rice,…
If you’ve ever made chicken stock or broth, you know the golden liquid often comes with a layer of fat floating on top. Sometimes you want that richness, but at other times, you prefer a cleaner, lighter broth, and you need to know how to skim fat from chicken broth. My go-to method for removing…
Bone broth has become a buzzword in the health and wellness community, but in Nigerian homes, making stock from chicken or meat bones is something we’ve always done. It’s the secret to deeply flavored soups, stews, and sauces. Instead of relying on store-bought bouillon cubes, a good pot of homemade broth adds richness and nutrition…