Low calorie meal prep options for the week.
If you know me, you know Iâm not exactly a picky eater. Everything edible is basically âplus Jesus, minus Satanâ down my throat, and thatâs how I got big in the first place đ . Iâll try anything once⌠well, almost anything. Thereâs one sauce, though, that I just canât do anymore, which is green garden…
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 youâve been following my food journey, you already know I have a soft spot for fish peppersoup. Itâs my absolute favorite! â¤ď¸ This recipe is similar to my Chicken Peppersoup, but with a twist; I made this one a complete meal by adding potatoes! Normally, Iâd go for yam (itâs 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! đ This Beans and Plantain Pottage is a wholesome, flavor-packed Nigerian food thatâs both easy to make and satisfying. The creamy softness of the beans meets the gentle sweetness of plantains, all brought…
If youâve been following my kitchen adventures, youâll remember the infamous spinach sauce that made my entire family feel like grazing goats đ (never again!). Iâm convinced that spinach had a personal vendetta against me that day. But guess what? Redemption came knocking today â and I nailed it! đ This version of my vegetable…
You know how some meals sneak their way into your routine and refuse to leave? Thatâs exactly what cilantro lime rice did to me đ . I first discovered it after moving to the States, and ever since, itâs been a non-negotiable anytime I order from Chipotle. The freshness of the lime, the burst of flavor…
If youâve 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 couldnât stand whole wheat pasta; I tried it,…
If youâve 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 Yemmieâs 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 hereâs 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 youâve 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…