In the world of health and wellness, we often hear about the “grind.” We hear about the discipline required to stick to a meal plan, the sacrifice of flavor for the sake of fitness, and the monotonous cycle of Tupperware filled with bland proteins. But what if we shifted the narrative? What if meal prep…
(You can find the video for this recipe here.) Sometimes you just need a break from meal-prepped dinners. Even when you love your routine, eating the same thing for a week straight can make food feel… boring. That was exactly where I found myself when this recipe happened. I’ve seen plantain cups floating around the…
(You can find the video for this recipe here.) This homemade Nigerian seasoning mix is my secret weapon for keeping my food flavorful even when I reduce or skip oil. If you’re on a calorie-deficit journey but still want that deep, native taste in your soups and sauces, this blend will change your life. It’s…
If you know me, you know I’m not exactly a picky eater. Everything edible is basically “plus Jesus, minus Satan” down my throat, and that’s how I got big in the first place 😅. I’ll try anything once… well, almost anything. There’s one sauce, though, that I just can’t do anymore, which is green garden…
In the Nigerian constitution, there’s a “law” that says everyone must eat moin moin or akara for breakfast every Saturday. Okay, maybe not officially, but that’s how it feels growing up in a Nigerian household. Moin moin was always a family project. One of us would peel the beans, another would take them to the grinder, my mom would season and…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned on my fitness and meal prep journey, it’s that having a tomato stew base ready to go is a lifesaver. Just like my Soup Base and Jollof Rice Base, this Nigerian tomato stew base is a versatile kitchen staple that simplifies cooking. You can use it to make stew with any protein, stir…
When I first started trying to lose weight, I thought the only way was to cut out entire food groups. Rice was always the first to go because it gets such a bad rap. But when I began building a healthier relationship with food, I realized all food groups can be part of a balanced…
If you’ve ever cooked Nigerian soups, you know many of them start with the same basic pepper mix. Instead of making a fresh batch of soup from scratch every single time, I’ve started meal prepping my soup base so I can cook once and enjoy multiple dishes all week long. This recipe is the foundation for classics…
If you love Nigerian meals but want a healthier version that fits your fitness goals, this Ekuru recipe is perfect for you! Ekuru is a steamed black-eyed pea dish traditionally served with a spicy pepper sauce. The classic method can sometimes be heavy on oil, but here I’ve measured the palm oil for the sauce carefully so…