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…
Adalu, a traditional Nigerian bean and corn pottage, is one of those comforting dishes that brings back memories of home. Growing up, it was usually made with local corn and plenty of palm oil, but I’ve given mine a fitfam twist by reducing the oil. I also substituted the Nigerian-style corn for frozen sweet corn,…
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…