This stewed black eye peas dish comes together in no time and will leave everyone asking for more. Probably one weekend a month, I cook some beans and freeze for future use. This month we are focusing on black eyed peas. They can be stewed like we did here. You can also add to salads or soups for more substance. There is nothing lots of onions and tomatoes can't fix. Blended fresh herbs
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Morning Beet Smoothie
Morning Beet Smoothie
Aren't beet smoothies beautiful? It's hard to imagine a humble root could make something so bright and alive. It doesn't taste so bad either. Actually, add a little ginger and lime (don't forget the water of course), and you have a delicious and energizing drink! Only four ingredients to this one my friends, but if you're craving something a bit sweeter, you can
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Spicy Cocoyam porridge ( Turning coco)
Turning coco! A one-pot meal that is so simple, yet hearty and packed with wonderful flavors. Makes me laugh when I make enough for just two and a half. I remember the size of the pot boiling over our three stone fire place. Back then my mom will cook enough to feed a family of eight or more, depending on who's stopping by. Dished out into plastic bowls the moment the pot leaves the fire. You'll
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Mixed Green salad with Pan grilled tilapia
Mixed green salad with pan grilled tilapia
Salads should never be boring. That's just criminal. If the salad does not come with the meal, you'll never find me ordering a salad as a main meal when we go out. I'm sure they are great but its a long time decision. With each bite i'll be regretting my decision to get a salad, regardless of my fitness goals. So main dish salads are definitely a
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Mixed Bean cornchaff
Mixed Bean Cornchaff
Cornchaff! A one pot corn and beans dish known to most in Cameroon. Nigerians call it, Adalu. Definitely one of may favorite meals as a boarding school student. Each table of about 10 students will grab an Aluminum pot from the kitchen. Sometimes half full, sometimes almost an inch from the brim. That usually gets me excited. Then we get about two ladle scoops. You want to be
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